Help the Reis Family Through Medical Hardship

Update: A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Support

We are incredibly grateful to share some positive news. Thanks to your generous support, Merrifaith was able to fly to Seattle to be reunite with Lainey and Jordan. We are relieved and overjoyed to report that the baby has stabilized and is now breathing on her own. This is a huge step forward, and we couldn’t have done it without your help. While this is great news, there is still more testing and treatment that needs to be done before the family will be able to return home.

Thank you for your continued prayers, love, and support during this challenging time. Every bit of encouragement is appreciated.

Please keep the Reis Family in your thoughts as Lainey and Merrifaith continue to recover.

Dear Friends, Family, and Compassionate Strangers,

We are reaching out today with heavy hearts but hopeful spirits to ask for your support for a very special family during an incredibly challenging time.

On August 27, Merrifaith and Jordan Reis welcomed their beautiful baby, Lainey Faith Reis, into the world. After a long and arduous labor, the joy of their arrival was overshadowed by a critical situation. Baby Lainey inhaled meconium during birth, a serious complication that required immediate and specialized care.

Baby Lainey was swiftly life-flighted to Seattle Children’s Hospital, where she is receiving the advanced medical treatment needed to overcome this dangerous condition, while Merrifaith remained admitted at St. Luke’s. As you can imagine, the sudden and unexpected need for specialized care has placed a tremendous financial burden on the Reis family, who are now facing significant medical expenses.

To support The Reis Family through this difficult time, we have set up this GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs associated with Baby Lainey and Merrifaith’s treatment and the medical expenses that have accumulated. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and will provide much-needed relief as they focus on their baby's recovery and their own well-being.

Here’s how your support will make an impact:

Medical Expenses: Covering the costs of emergency transport, specialized treatments, and ongoing care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Hospital Stays: Helping with the financial strain of prolonged hospital stays for both mom and baby.

Essential Needs: Assisting with any additional expenses related to Merrifaith and Jordan being away from home and focusing on their baby’s health.

The road ahead is uncertain, but with the support of our community, we can help alleviate some of the financial stress and allow this family to concentrate on what truly matters—the health and recovery of their precious baby.

We are deeply grateful for any support you can provide. Your generosity, prayers, and positive thoughts are invaluable during this challenging time. If you are unable to contribute financially, please share this campaign with your network to help us reach as many people as possible. If your preference would be to directly Venmo the family, you can do so @jordan-reis.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with The Reis Family and for offering your support in this time of need. Your kindness and compassion are truly appreciated.

God Bless!