This fundraiser honors our son, Levi, and supports NICU families who are walking through the hardest days of their lives.

Just under a year ago, we honored Levi by collecting nearly 8,000 boxes of tissues in less than three days. Those tissues were donated to the NICUs at Crouse Hospital and Wynn Hospital to provide comfort to parents spending long days and nights beside their babies. As two-time NICU parents, we know how deeply those small acts of care matter.

As we approach what would have been Levi’s first birthday and the first anniversary of his death, we are honoring him through the 13 Days of Levi, representing the 13 days we were blessed to know and love him. This time allows us to turn our grief and love outward in a way that feels meaningful.

This year, instead of collecting physical donations, we are raising funds that will be donated as one collective gift to support NICU families and care teams. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated directly to support NICU programs and resources.

Inspired by the way the Bills community often rallies together through small, symbolic donations, we suggest a contribution of $2.19, representing Levi’s birthday and roughly the cost of a box of tissues. Any amount is appreciated, and sharing this fundraiser is just as meaningful.

If you are unable to donate, we invite you to honor Levi by doing something kind and intentional in his name.

Thank you for remembering Levi with us and for helping love continue forward.

Proceeds for donations will support:

Mohawk Valley Health System Foundation

TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM AND IT'S AFFILIATES.