My son and his wife, Niya, had their baby girl, Ellie, at just 28 weeks after an emergency C-section due to severe preeclampsia. Due to the delivery being 12 weeks early, Baby Ellie has been in the NICU for 5 weeks and her NICU journey is far from over. The weeks ahead will be filled with hospital visits, medical expenses, and countless moments of worry.

We want to lighten their load in any way we can, as I know how much of a financial strain the NICU can put on any family. I know we have had many family and friends ask if there’s anything they could contribute. Any donation, no matter how small, will help cover medical bills, daily expenses, things to prepare for Ellie’s homecoming, and allow them to focus on what truly matters: Ellie’s health and recovery.