Dear friends and family,

I’m reaching out on behalf of our wonderful daughter, Stephanie, whose precious newborn son, Leo, is currently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). After a difficult pregnancy and birth, Leo is facing serious health challenges and requires ongoing specialized, round-the-clock care.

This has been an incredibly emotional and stressful time for Stephie and her family: Tony, Eli, and Oliver. While she is able to spend most of her days with Leo in the NICU right now, her parental bonding leave is ending soon. She is so focused on being there for her son, the mounting medical bills (no clue what they will be), time she’ll have to spend away from Leo and/or work, traveling to and from the hospital at least once per day, and daily expenses are becoming overwhelming.

I’m asking for your help to ease some of the financial burden so my sweet Stephanie can focus on what matters most: being with her son as he fights to grow stronger every day. Any donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward medical expenses, transportation, and essential needs for both mom and baby.

If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Stephanie and Leo in your thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful for prayers; they’ve gotten us through so much lately.

Thank you for your kindness, love, and support during this difficult time.

With gratitude,

Proud Mom and Grandma, Rose Patterson