Help Baby Evie and Family Overcome Medical Crisis

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Help Baby Evie and Family Overcome Medical Crisis

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A Little Fighter's Journey: Help Baby Evie and Her Family
On September 5, 2025, a day meant for joy turned into a fight for survival. At just 28 weeks, Baby Evie was born, a tiny, precious miracle weighing only 2 lbs, 1.15 oz. Her early arrival was a direct result of her mother, Trinity, being rushed to the hospital with severe preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition that left her with liver and kidney failure.
While Trinity lay fighting for her life, a new battle began for Evie. She was born with a serious heart condition called coarctation of the aorta, and her tiny heart is struggling to keep up. She is currently on a CPAP to help her breathe, and she will need several blood transfusions to hold her over until she is big enough and strong enough for the open-heart surgery that will save her life. For now, her world is a sterile room in the NICU, filled with the beeps and hums of machines that are keeping her alive. We anticipate she'll remain there until at least after Thanksgiving, spending her first months of life connected to vital equipment.
This family is navigating a perfect storm of medical crises and financial hardship. Trinity, still recovering from her own medical emergency, has been in and out of the hospital herself. Her vision has been affected, leaving her unable to drive or work. Meanwhile, her husband, Daniel, has had to miss work to be by her and Evie's side, leading to a devastating loss of income.
The family has also recently taken in Trinity's teenage sister, who was kicked out of her home. Trinity is now the legal guardian for a high school junior, adding a new layer of responsibility and expense to an already impossible situation. Every day brings a new struggle, from the rising medical bills to the simple, crushing costs of being at the hospital—parking alone is expected to be $1,800 by Evie's hopeful release date.
We are asking for your help to raise $25,000 to help this family focus on what truly matters: healing. Your donation will be a lifeline, covering Evie's extensive medical costs—her prolonged NICU stay, heart surgery, and transfusions—as well as helping with Trinity's own medical bills and the family's basic living expenses.
This isn't just about a financial burden; it's about giving a beautiful family a chance to hold their baby girl without the crushing weight of worry. Please consider donating and sharing their story to help Baby Evie, Trinity, and Daniel through the toughest fight of their lives.

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Mike Kayler
Organizer
El Cajon, CA
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