Support for Little Diana's NICU Journey

Diana’s fund covers mounting hospital bills, travel, and care during her NICU journey

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Support for Little Diana's NICU Journey

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Hi everyone, my name is Juliette, and I’m raising funds for my sister Kelley's precious family, who are walking through an incredibly challenging season right now.

On January 8, 2026, Kelley gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Diana Rosalynn.
Diana arrived about five weeks early, weighing just 3 pounds, 6 ounces, and diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) as well as an Atrial Ventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) in her heart. These complications mean Diana has to work harder than most babies just to breathe, eat, and gain the strength she needs to grow. She’s been in the NICU for TEN WEEKS so far. Despite these hurdles, she continues to gain strength every day, supported by the incredible care of her medical team and the love of her family.

As you can imagine, the journey so far has been stressful for Landon and Kelley. Big brothers Jade (6½) and Julian (3½) are doing their best to understand why their baby sister can’t come home yet. Kelley and Landon are performing daily “schedule gymnastics” — taking turns at the hospital in Greenville while the other stays with the boys. Kelley is constantly pumping to provide milk for Diana, and Landon had to return to work early, due to not having paid parental leave. On weekends, the entire family travels to Greenville so they can be together and closer to Diana. While these weekends mean precious time as a family, they also come with additional hotel or Airbnb costs, meals away from home, and travel expenses.

This July, Diana will undergo open heart surgery at MUSC in Charleston to repair the
heart defect. She will be inpatient for at least two weeks. This will bring another long hospital stay: more travel, lodging, and food expenses, as well as more unpaid time off of work.

Medical bills are already accumulating and will continue to grow as Diana remains in the NICU and prepares for surgery in the summer. When she is finally able to come home, she will need additional medical equipment and supplies to maintain the care she is receiving in the NICU. The financial strain, layered on top of emotional and physical exhaustion, is significant.

Our goal is to raise $25,000 to help offset medical costs, travel, lodging, and lost income during this time and this coming summer.

If you feel moved to support this sweet family — whether through donating, sharing this page, or holding them in prayer — every gesture matters. Diana is deeply loved, fiercely fought for, and surrounded by a village that believes in her strength.

Thank you for being part of that village.

Organizer and beneficiary

Juliette Lockman
Organizer
Spartanburg, SC
Landon Atlas
Beneficiary
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