Meet Baby Q

Baby Q was born a micro-preemie at just 25 weeks. His journey into the world was filled with challenges from the very start. A rare chromosomal disorder required an emergency colostomy shortly after birth. His tiny, not-yet-fully-developed lungs needed the support of a ventilator to survive, but the strain left him dependent on supplemental oxygen.

Now 17 months old, Baby Q still requires a g-tube for feeding and continues to face multiple medical complexities. He sees a wide range of pediatric specialists, each working to give him the best chance to grow and thrive.

Though Baby Q’s parents work full-time, it’s heartbreakingly not enough. His complex medical needs far exceed what they can handle, leaving his family to carry an unbearable financial and emotional burden alone.

His mom expressed it best:

"Please, I’m getting tired. I don’t want to have to quit my job just to be eligible for help."

Imagine being in this family’s shoes—working to support your family, knowing your child’s future depends on care you can’t possibly provide alone. Imagine facing that choice of giving up the job that sustains you just to qualify for the Florida Medicaid plan that can cover your child’s needs.

This is where PATCHES comes in. PATCHES is a trusted nonprofit that provides high-quality nursing care, therapies, and daily support for medically fragile children like Baby Q. No child is turned away based on immigration status, insurance, or the ability to pay. At PATCHES, the children aren’t just a diagnosis—they are loved, cared for, and given the chance to grow. Families like Baby Q’s finally feel relief, knowing they’re not alone.

But PATCHES can only do this work if people like you step in. And we need your support now.

Baby Q is not alone in this struggle. He represents countless children who fall between the cracks, too fragile to attend a typical daycare/school and without Medicaid to cover the costs of specialized care. Without PATCHES, these children have nowhere to go.

Your donation to this campaign will help PATCHES cover the cost of Baby Q’s care at their center, ensuring he receives the therapies, nursing care, and support he needs to thrive.

Together, we can give Baby Q the chance to heal, grow, and simply be a child.

Thank you for opening your heart to him and joining us in this mission.

every single gift makes a difference. Your kindness will save his life and the lives of children like him.

❤️ Please donate today and share Baby Q’s story. Whether it's $5, $25, or more, every single gift makes a difference. Your kindness will help the tiniest of heroes in our community.