My daughter was born at just 24 weeks, weighing only 12 ounces. From the very beginning, her survival wasn’t guaranteed, and every day in the NICU has been a fight for her life. She’s a feisty little fighter, and we are so proud of her strength. This Friday, she’ll be a month old and will finally reach a pound—a milestone we’ve been hoping and praying for.

As her mom, I found myself in an incredibly difficult position. I am almost a month postpartum from surgery, but I had to return to work much sooner than I should have, just to provide for myself and my family. I haven’t had the chance to focus on healing or even process my feelings, because my priority has been making sure my daughter gets the care she needs. The medical bills are quickly adding up, and every day I travel back and forth to the hospital to be by her side, which has made daily expenses overwhelming.

I am reaching out for support from our community to help us through this challenging journey. Your kindness will help ensure my daughter receives the best possible care and will ease the financial stress on our family. Any support you can give means the world to us as we fight alongside our little one.