‘99 Balloons’ video a tribute to son’s short life
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
From the Today Show, with video:
Ginny and Matt Mooney learned before birth that their son Eliot would be born with a rare genetic syndrome called Trisomy 18. Doctors told them that if their son lived through childbirth, he would probably not survive more than a few weeks. They decided to document and celebrate their son’s short life, producing a powerful video that has garnered millions of views on Youtube.
Eliot lived 99 days; at his funeral, friends and family released one balloon for each day he lived.
The Mooneys have since had a daughter, Hazel. They say they cherish the time they spent with their son, and that his life has changed them for the better.
More info on Trisomy 18 at the Trisomy 18 Foundation.





