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I don't even know how to begin. My daughter, Riley, has a family and they live with me. There are ten of us at the moment, soon to be 11 when Riley has her third baby in August. Riley has a bone disease called McCune Albright Syndrome. Her bones turn into soft tissue, which is chronically painful, and she grows osteochondromas. We just found out that Riley's fiancé, Nate, has lymphoma and has to undergo chemotherapy, which will most likely take him out of work for the foreseeable future until the doctors cure him. They have 2 children, Finnley-Ray, who is 2 and legally blind, and Lucas, who is 9 months old. As I said before, Riley is due with their third baby in August.
This family cannot catch a break. They are very young and they face adversity at every turn. However, they remain in good spirits and are very loving parents and kind friends and family.
To make matters much worse, Nate has to face this cancer without the support of his mother, who he talked to every day and shared everything with, as she passed away unexpectedly about six months ago.
As a mom watching my child and her family suffer every day, I am willing to do anything to help them. This is what I'm thinking:
1. Raise money to help with medical bills, gas to go to appointments and chemotherapy, gas for Finnley to be able to attend a school for the blind in the near future, and all of the expenses that go along with having three babies under 3. Also, they have car payments, insurance payments, phone bills, etc. They receive SNAP but it is not nearly enough.
2. They are in need of diapers size 3 & 7 for the time being. No Huggies, please, as Finnley is allergic. Wipes!!! Stage 2 baby food. The more mixed flavors, the better. Gerber puffs, Cheerios (strawberry or vanilla or the like, as Finnley will not extend her diet). Rice husks, baby yogurt, size 2 or 3 summer rompers because Finnley won't keep her clothes and diaper on unless she's wearing rompers. Desitin in the purple tube, size 9-12 months baby boy clothes, and newborn, 0-3, 3-6 baby girl clothes. We do not need any toys or baby equipment.
3. If you have something you don't want that is sellable, I'll sell it.
Their family vehicle breaks down regularly so if anyone is selling a reliable minivan please reach out to me.
4. My fiancé and I are both looking for second jobs. We both work full-time from 7-5 Monday-Friday. We are available from 6 pm until 6 am. I am a Process Engineer with a Bachelor's in Management Information Systems and a Master's in Quality Systems Management and an LSS Black Belt. But I also split wood for my brother sometimes and am open to trying anything. Ron is a store manager of a car parts distributor. He also has a background in landscaping, Project Management, and he has his PMP as well as a Bachelor's in Operations Management.
5. This family needs a place to live. If anyone knows of a three-bedroom, 1-2 bathroom apartment or home for rent that is income-based or at least on the inexpensive side, please reach out to me.
6. I would like to host an event to raise money for this family. I will need a venue, food trucks, donations, music, and entertainment. If anyone has any ideas or has done this before and can share their knowledge with me, I'd appreciate it greatly.
This community has rallied together for me in the past when Riley was having bone tumors removed as a teen, and I know you'll do it again for my daughter and her family.
If you have nothing to give like me, please generously share this fundraiser. One share could make all the difference for these kids.
Thank you to everyone who contributes with money, baby items, items to sell, a job, or your time in advance. Please keep this young family in your prayers.
Here is the link to their registry on Amazon:
Organizer
April Beagley
Organizer
Canandaigua, NY