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Love for Adelaya

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"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts".

My heart is heavy and careworn as I write this plea for help and support. My beautiful, STRONG cousin, Alyssa Hueftle, is facing the unthinkable at the age of 28. Yesterday, her tiny warrior of a daughter, Adelaya London-Marie Mitchell, passed away at 2 months old. She put up one hell of a fight that amazed us all, but in the end, her little body just couldn't take any more.

Adelaya entered this world as a micro-premie on April 13, 2018...after just 25 weeks of gestation. Alyssa labored in pain for days, doing all she could to keep Addy in as long as possible. She was a devoted mother from the very beginning.

The amazing team at Cooper NICU did all they could for Adelaya from day 1, and were amazed at her strength and fortitude. We are ALL grateful for the angels who work in the NICU and take care of these tiny miracles.

Alyssa and Adam were there for their daughter every step of the way... having to face the unknown, the highs and lows of NICU life, and having to make decisions that would destroy those of lesser strength. They found strength in one another, and I have to mention my incredible Aunt Wendy, who is always an unending source of support and love.

Alyssa was a pillar of strength and so positive throughout this unfathomable ordeal, refusing to let her tiny daughter feel anything but good energy surrounding her. She refused to let people say "I'm sorry" or pity them, and just asked for positivity and good energy. We are AMAZED and inspired by how strong Alyssa has been, especially when living a parent's worst nightmare.

At 28, Alyssa has to plan a funeral for her little girl. She is worried about the costs. PLEASE join me in helping raise money to give little warrior Adelaya a beautiful sendoff and service. I don't want Alyssa and Adam to worry about the costs in the midst of bottomless grief. I want to take financial burdens off their minds at this terrible time. No one deserves to be in this position!

ALL proceeds will go Alyssa and Adam to cover the costs of Adelaya's funeral. Please, share this far and wide, and know that every little bit will help. Our family would be forever grateful. Alyssa would NEVER ask for help herself, so I am doing it for her.
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  • Roseanne Kitzinger
    • $50
    • 7 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Stef Rose
Organizer
Berlin, NJ
Wendy Hueftle
Beneficiary

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