On June 16th, 2025, our lives changed forever when our daughter Lily was born at just 25 weeks. She arrived far too early, weighing only 1lb 6oz, with her eyes still fused shut and her skin so fragile and translucent. The complications that led to her early arrival placed her in the micro-preemie category, making her fight for survival even more daunting. From her first moments, Lily needed ICU-level breathing interventions to keep her alive. While these interventions saved her life, they also caused permanent damage to her delicate lungs. Now, Lily faces the next step in her journey: a tracheostomy to secure her airway and a feeding tube to ensure she gets the nutrition she needs to grow stronger. These surgeries are necessary so her lungs can heal and she can continue her neurological development, with the hope of coming home sooner. The road ahead is long and filled with challenges. Lily’s care requires hospital-grade medical equipment to be installed at home, as well as countless medications and supplies to manage her tracheostomy. Because she needs 24/7 care, both Allie and I will have to miss work for her appointments, therapy, and daily needs—possibly for several years. We have always prided ourselves on being independent and self-sufficient, but Lily’s situation is beyond anything we could have prepared for. We are reaching out to our community for help. Anything you can give will help us provide Lily with the best possible care and give her the chance to grow, heal, and have a normal life. Your support means the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for any help you can offer.