St Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus

The current health crisis has changed hospital protocol in countless ways, both big and small. For parents with babies in the NICU, the weight of these changes are felt daily, as they carefully scrub in and don face masks before greeting their little ones. The importance of these precautions is undeniable, but they still present one nagging little problem: How can babies truly bond with their parents if they can't fully see their faces? As a Mother to micropreemie twins, i can’t imagine having tiny little warriors in the NICU during these times. I waited almost 2 full weeks to hold my daughter, and that is a moment i will never forget. The thought of having a surgical mask cover my emotional and physical response so that my baby could not see her mommy while being held for the first time brings me to tears. We are trying to raise enough money to purchase  FDA approved, transparent surgical masks with full face visibility. These masks will allow the tiniest of heroes to see the expressions and love of their family all while promoting brain growth and stimulation. Please help us support our tiny heroes.