This week the foundation had the honor of helping another family. Out of respect for the family we won’t be sharing names but this little one was actually born in Albuquerque, NM very early and flown to Primary Children’s hospital with liver failure. He fought a valiant battle but Heaven had other plans for him.
This family had many struggles and several groups stood up to help. Larkin Funeral Home in Salt Lake City waived most of their fees to assist the family in their time of grief. Primary Children’s travel organization picked up their hotel room while they were waiting for family to drive up from New Mexico to bring them home.
The Nikolas Foundation was approached by the Social Workers to help pay the funeral expenses that were not covered like permits, certificates and the Urn for his ashes. We were happy to accommodate and the family can now return to New Mexico with no debt or worries hanging over their heads.
Funeral expenses are something most don’t think about. Because of the needs of a special child, hours are spent away from work, home and loved ones. Imagine the depths of grief and having to try to figure out how you will pay to have your little one’s funeral taken care of and the bills paid. This is not the first and probably won’t be the last time we help with these kinds of expenses and are blessed to have the capability to answer the call.
Thanks again to all of you that have donated and believe in our mission. It would not be possible without you. Be proud that your dollars are going to a great cause.