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Join Us in Supporting the Gartner Twins

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On April 9th and April 11th, beautiful babies, Reece Lennon Gartner and Warner Hayes Gartner, made their incredibly early entrances into the world—at just 22 weeks and 5 days and 23 weeks gestation. Born more than 17 weeks early, they are true miracles already showing us their strength every single day.

Both Reece and Warner are currently in the NICU at St. Louis Children’s Mercy Hospital, where they will need to stay until at least their original due date of August 7th. The NICU journey is long and unpredictable, but we are holding onto hope and celebrating each small victory they achieve.

As they navigate this unexpected and emotional path, we are reaching out for support. The costs associated with having babies in the NICU go far beyond medical bills—travel, meals, parking, time off work, and accommodations quickly add up. Any donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward helping Emily and Ryan stay close to their babies and ensure they get the love and support they need to grow stronger every day.

We are endlessly grateful for your love, prayers, and generosity. Please continue to keep Reece and Warner in your thoughts as they fight to grow big and strong.
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    Elizabeth Stegeman
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    Jefferson City, MO
    Ryan Gartner
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