Baby Gabriel was born prematurely at WUH in August 2016. He was admitted to NICU for management and treatment of prematurity respiratory distress. His complicated medical status necessitated a transfer to Boston Children’s Hospital.

MMF was called in to help this family with holiday gifts for Gabriel’s three siblings. When I contacted his mom, Mayra explained that she was on a leave of absence staying in Boston and her husband was working less hours. This all adds up to a lot of utility bills and insurance bills that need attention. We opted to pay some of their bills directly as a holiday family gift – paying $1,300 of their bills and catching them up to date.

When two hospital systems reach out to us for assistance, we are there to help in a way that makes the most sense to that particular family.

In addition, the Hicksville High School Kick Line hosted a toy drive and many of those toys will be donated to Gabriel’s older siblings.

Please keep Gabriel in your prayers. He is doing better each day!