Ben & Blaize became first time parents when they welcomed their perfect baby girl, Della Rose Donnay on August 7th, 2025. Della was born at just 23 weeks and 1 day old weighing 1lb 3oz and 11.5 inches long.

Blaize was in Phoenix for work and went into labor just before 23 weeks. Ben and Blaize's mom, Annette were able to fly into AZ to be there. Blaize and Della are doing well and are being cared for by an incredible medical team at the St. Joseph’s NICU. We ask for continued prayers for Della, Ben, & Blaize as well as the care team.

The journey ahead will be long as they will be in Phoenix for the foreseeable future while Della builds her strength and continues to fight! Ben and Blaize are some of the most selfless people we know and we want to raise funds on their behalf so they can give all of their time and attention to sweet Della and her fight! Any amount you can give is greatly appreciated and if you cannot give, your prayers are enough!

Blaize was able to be discharged from the hospital on Saturday and they have arrangements made while they wait for a placement in the Ronald McDonald house near the hospital. Della continues to be a fighter and is doing good!

We are also sharing their Venmo accounts if you would prefer to give that way instead - @Blaize-Donnay & @Ben-Donnay.

Thank you in advance if you are able to donate and thank you all so much for all the prayers and kind words - it means so much to Ben & Blaize.

Link to Della’s CaringBridge: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/a635367a-761f-11f0-8c82-b965ada067bb?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page