Today we helped our 10th family since we started working with Primary Children’s Hospital.
Raeanna and Hope were born very early at 25 weeks.
Raeanne weighed in at a little more that 24 ounces has had to deal with IVH (hemorrhage on the brain), seizures and a number of challenges with her brain.
Hope was about 18 ounces with many of the same challenges.
Both born at 25 weeks and have been in the hospital since November 12th with an expectation that they will be there many months longer while they fight their battles and fight for their lives.
The Social Workers at the hospital dug into the family and put forward a recommendation. They have a number of children at home, the husband just got laid off and it is Christmas time. You can only imagine the pressure and challenges these folks have and will be facing as they have to make some very tough decisions about funds and cash flow.
It was recommended, and the Foundation approved to pay for this months car payment and January rent. The Foundation also was asked to buy a gas card so the family could make the trek to visit the twins in the hospital.
As stated, we approved this application in a day and when all is completed we will take about $1505 worth of bills off their plate so they can concentrate on the holidays and helping their babies get home.
As always, thank you all for your support. Our mission will continue into 2020 and, as funds allow, we will be looking to add new children’s hospitals to our sphere.