Anne Rosales has been Charlotte's nurse for nearly Charlotte's entire life. She works 60 hours a week, every week. 


She has been by Charlotte's side through surgeries, hospitalizations, moves (oh my goodness, so many moves), ballet recitals, and therapy appointments. Anne has helped Charlotte on vacations, in the classroom, on the playground, and even at the beach (even though it stresses Anne out). 

Anne is the type of nurse who spends hours braiding Charlotte's hair before surgery, so that Charlotte won't have a rat's nest upon discharge. Anne is the nurse who teaches Charlotte to crochet, builds rocket ships out of cardboard boxes, and always makes sure Charlotte has a plate and utensils so she can "eat" with everyone else.

Anne is the nurse who has taken Charlotte from a very sick and complicated patient, to a little girl who is thriving in the world. 

Anne is the nurse we would all want, if we needed care. 


But she's not just a part of Charlotte's life. She has become family to those who know and love Charlotte, too. She's held all of us in her arms more than once, as we celebrate triumphs and mourn losses. Anne has offered guidance and wisdom, has laughed at our ridiculousness, and has been a steady, constant source of love in our lives. 


For the last several months, however, Anne has experienced severe pain, and in November 2019 was told she needed surgery to repair a torn muscle in her chest. 

Unfortunately, as an hourly employee, Anne has not been able to afford the time off of work, as well as the surgeon's fees needed to schedule this surgery. 

Please help us raise the funds needed so that Anne can heal. So that Anne can rest. So that Anne can be the best Anne she can be. 

There is no doubt that Charlotte would not be here without Anne's consistent and dedicated care.

Help us. Help Anne heal.