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Minnetonka, MN

The Meyer Family

Premature Birth
Meet Otto James Meyer! Here's the "short" version of Otto's story: At 28 weeks pregnant, Amy (Mother) went in for a routine OB appointment. During the appointment, it was found that baby Meyer's heart rate was struggling with maintaining a normal,...
$2,651.00 raised of $5,757.00
Richmond, MN

The Knisley Family

Birth Defect
This is 5 year old McKenzie Knisley. McKenzie is the daughter of Quinn and Kristine Knisley. She is also the big sister to Mason Knisley. Friday night on January 10th, 2020 McKenzie complained of a stomach ache. She began throwing up frequently...
$4,593.00 raised of $14,096.71
Middleton, WI

The Miles Family

Breast Cancer
I never thought I would describe myself as a Breast Cancer Survivor but currently that is my reality.  On November 7, 2019 my world as I knew it turned upside down.  The in-depth, surreal phone conversation from the UW Hospital nurse discussing how...
$601.00 raised of $5,242.00
Sioux Falls, SD

The Sternke Family

Premature Birth
Our twin boys, James and John were born at 34 weeks, 3 days, Christmas Day 2019.  James spent 12 days in the NICU and John spent 22 days in the NICU.  We appreciate any help given to us to help with expenses while they were in the NICU.  Thank you!
$0.00 raised of $1,006.57
Baudette, MN

The Wiese Family

Premature Birth
Connor was born on 5-20-19 with his twin brother Dominic and an early 28 weeks along both right around 2 lbs. Both boy were intubated within a short time of entering this crazy world. The boys spent the first few months together in the NICU but big ...
$2,001.00 raised of $1,062.00
Blaine, MN

The Brodersen Family

Premature Birth
Hi!  My name is Christa Brodersen.  Thank you for allowing me to share our story with you. On Wednesday October 2nd I woke up with a huge sharp pain on my right side upper abdomen.   I drove myself to the Mother Baby Center at Mercy Hospital.  My...
$8,701.00 raised of $4,631.52
Tewksbury, MA

The Sullivan Family

Pancreatic Cancer
I am a 47 year old mother of 2.  I was diagnosed with the BRCA gene in 2015 and decided to be proactive.  I had a hysterectomy and double mastectomy so I would not get cancer.  Two months after my implants were placed, I was diagnosed with...
$2,070.00 raised of $7,639.90
Bloomington, MN

The Williams Family

Premature Birth
At 26 weeks Matthew decided it was time to come into this world, the doctor's  were able to keep him in until 28 weeks and six days he was born at just 3 pounds and has a long journey ahead in the NICU, and unfortunately Mom can not return to work...
$4,521.00 raised of $4,368.00
Bloomington, MN

The Gerken Family

Heart Defect
Katie went in on Tuesday, December 31st for her routine 30 week checkup. During her appointment her doctor listened to martin's heartbeat and quickly became worried that he kept picking up Katie's heartbeat and couldn't find the baby's. Katie was...
$1,725.00 raised of $2,840.00
Prescott, WI

The Nelson Family

Heart Defect
Our son was diagnosed on June 12, 2019 at my 20 week Level 2 ultrasound with Transposition of the Great Arteries, a congenital heart defect . We were referred by my perinatologist to Children's Minnesota Hospital- Minneapolis Cardiology Department...
$5,001.00 raised of $1,413.08
Minneapolis, MN

The Carlberg Family

Premature Birth
Hi, we're Khloe and Emmett!!  We decided to surprise our parents and make our grand entrance early.  At 29 weeks, our mom experienced a pre-term rupture and was hospitalized.  The Doctors said she had to be on bed rest for the next 10 weeks!  As one...
$70.00 raised of $4,000.00
Crystal, MN

The Rogers Family

Brain Tumor
In September 2019, Caleb had a seizure at school. At the time, it was thought to be Viral Encephalitis as the spot on the scan did not appear to be a tumor. December 2019, he had a similar seizure which resulted in a biopsy. January 6, 2020, he was...
$1,301.00 raised of $1,294.30