Today the Nikolas Foundation helped another family in need.
Javier Vega was born at just 24 weeks, weighing 1lb. 10 oz. but he is a fighter. He was born in a small town in Utah and, because of his challenges, was whisked to Primary Children’s Hospital the day he was born.
He has all the challenges of an extremely premature baby and has been in the Neonatal ICU since they day of his birth, October 11, 2019. He has endured several surgeries and will probably be in the hospital for a few more months.
Here is the request for help, in Mom’s words:
“Since I have an eight year old and a seven year old that have to go to school during the week, I am forced to drive to Salt Lake City, UT (2 1/2 hours each way) a few times a week to see my baby boy and be with him as much as humanly possible as well as be there for my other two kids at home.
The cost of transportation gets harder and harder to manage. To receive help with the travel expense would be greatly appreciated and helpful to our family.”
The social worker at the hospital recommended a gas card to alleviate the elevated challenge of this mom to get to see her baby. We approved the application and forwarded to her a gas card for $400 to offset gas costs for the commute.
Once again, right in our mission statement and we were delighted to help. Get healthy, Javier, and get home to your family.
Thanks, as always, to those that donate to our cause. We will continue our mission as we continue to fund raise.