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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
Brainerd, MN

The Wright Family

Battens Disease
James is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed with Battens disease, with localization related idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures. Seizure onset was 1/1/18. He receives infusions of Brineura at Children's Minnesota every other...
$2,651.00 raised of $10,500.00
Mandan , ND

The Brandt Family

Premature Birth
When my mommy was 22 weeks pregnant she was put in the hospital for surgery because I was trying to come way to early. She was already 2 cm. She was able to keep me in her belly a little longer after surgery but I still came early then the surgeon...
$3,082.00 raised of $3,789.00
Rochester, MN

The Kraske Family

Leukemia
Evan was diagnosed with ALL on November 26, 2019. He is 12 and in 7th grade. His sister Eva is 15 and in 10th grade. My husband and I both are teachers and have a set number of sick days, and this will be a 3-year battle. We want to be with him...
$2,001.00 raised of $3,894.75
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...
$2,338.00 raised of $14,096.71
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

The CARTER-BURT Family

Brain or Internal Organ Injury
Hello, My name is Shakiya Carter- Burt, I am a 24 year old homeowner in Minneapolis Minnesota, and the mother of two gorgeous girls aged 4 and 2. I am here seeking assistance because of my most recent trauma being in a car accident that occurred 3...
$2,001.00 raised of $2,706.00
Racine, WI

The Etie Family

Virus
This is a page for my 6 week old baby Logan. He is a twin to his brother Lucas and the baby brother to 3 older brothers.  5 year old twins, and a 2 year old. Logan has had a really hard start to his life - catching RSV, H-flu and pneumonia in his...
$2,651.00 raised of $964.56
Milwaukee, WI

The Lewis Family

Premature Birth
Adore was born 11 weeks early at just a day over 29 weeks. Her early arrival was very unexpected but very much appreciated. At just 2 pounds and 10 ounces little miss Adore is most definitely a little fighter. She maybe look weak but everyday she is...
$2,001.00 raised of $3,800.00
Farmington, MN

The Matson Family

Premature Birth
Savannah Rae born at 34 weeks is on day 10 of her NICU stay. We had a 66 NICU stay with our 28 weeker almost 3 years old so it’s like we are reliving a nightmare all over again. She is doing well just needs to learn to eat orally and gain weight.
$2,001.00 raised of $4,800.00
Woodbury, MN

The Sabo Family

Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair, SHOC2 mutation.
Our sweet Bo was born with a variety of different health concerns, as well as acquiring a few since he has been born. (Genetic Disorder/ Immunodeficiency/ Hypogammaglobulinemia/ Growth hormone deficiency/ ASD/ Gastrostomy tube/ duodenal hematoma (...
$4,746.00 raised of $10,000.00
Fort Myers, FL

The Young Family

Cancer
Ever is a 4-year-old female diagnosed with precursor T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on 1/22/2020.  She is being treated and is on a 2.5 year treatment plan with Chemo.   After going to the pediatrician for a stomach ache, Ever was...
$2,051.00 raised of $22,401.84
Grand Forks, ND

The Beaton Family

Down Syndrome
Clara Violet is a sparkly, bubbly, sassy 3 and a half year old living in Grand Forks, ND! Born with Down syndrome... that has proven to be the least of her worries. Clara was also diagnosed with Hirschsprungs disease, respiratory issues, adrenal...
$2,005.00 raised of $2,417.89