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Help Support Baby Adeline Jeanne and Her Family

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On August 2nd, Shane and Missy welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Adeline Jeanne, affectionately known as "AJ". AJ was born with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), a condition that has kept her in the NICU since birth. Despite the challenges, AJ is a true fighter and has amazed her doctors with her strength. In fact, she's the healthiest Trisomy baby their doctor has ever seen! Click HERE to read and follow AJ's story and updates on her Caring Bridge site.

Missy and Shane have been fortunate to stay at the Ronald McDonald room at the hospital, allowing them to be close to AJ. However, this means that their family has been traveling back and forth between homes, and the uncertainty of how long they will be away from home adds additional stress. It could be weeks or even months before they can return to their home.

We are reaching out to ask for your support during this time. Your contributions will help cover essential expenses such as food, housing, gas, and any additional care that insurance may not cover for AJ. Any remaining funds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald group at St. Luke's Hospital to support other families in need, just as they have been supported.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant difference for the family as they navigate this journey. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. If you would prefer to Venmo, you can do so using @Missy-Freund.







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Donations 

  • Julia Bly
    • $50
    • 7 mos
  • Patti Petersen
    • $50
    • 8 mos
  • Emily Fenske
    • $20
    • 8 mos
  • sarah heymann
    • $50
    • 8 mos
  • Kimberly Heymann
    • $500
    • 8 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Rachel Trnka
Organizer
Charles City, IA
Melissa Freund-Behrendsen
Beneficiary

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