Love for Dottie Jo: Surgeries, Travel & Family Support

Help Support Baby Dorothy "Dottie Jo"

Hi, my name is Mindy, and I am creating this fundraiser for my daughter Meagan, her husband Joshua, and their unborn baby girl Dorothy “Dottie Jo.”

Recently, they received the news that sweet baby Dottie has been diagnosed with a cleft palate. While this condition is treatable, it will require multiple surgeries, specialized medical care, and ongoing follow-up appointments after she is born.

In addition to the emotional toll, this journey comes with significant financial challenges. Meagan and Joshua will be traveling frequently to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh and to the hospital in Erie both before and after Dottie’s birth. The costs of travel, lodging, time away from work, and medical expenses will quickly add up.

As a family, we want nothing more than to support Meagan, Joshua, and baby Dottie through this time—making sure they can focus on giving Dottie the best care and start to life, without the heavy stress of finances weighing them down.

We are reaching out to ask for your prayers, love, and support. If you feel led, a donation of any size would help cover:

Travel expenses to and from Pittsburgh & Erie

Lodging during hospital stays

Out-of-pocket medical costs for Dottie’s surgeries and care

Support for Meagan and Joshua while they balance work, appointments, and preparing for Dottie’s arrival

Every gift makes a difference, and every prayer is deeply felt. We believe baby Dottie has an incredible journey ahead, and with your support, she will get the care she needs to thrive.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for walking alongside our family during this time.

With love and gratitude,

Hal, Mindy & Family