Fundraising Program Page

An infant taking her first breath of life is an endearing event to witness. At birth, taking simple breaths were not easy for me. I was born two months premature, weighed 2.5 pounds and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was my first legal home. Today, many babies continue to fight for their lives and it’s the intent that my story gives other families hope.

I have decided to create a custom fundraising page with the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center. I would like to specify that the funds that I raise will be requested to specifically go to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within the Goryeb Children’s Hospital, part of the Morristown Medical Center. I, along with my family, have previously volunteered and fundraised for this department of the hospital in the past, so it is important that the NICU be the recipient of these funds. The medical center is in Morristown, New Jersey and is the place where I was born. The medical center holds a special place in my heart, as it is where I shared my NICU experience with my twin brother and my younger twin siblings.

The money I plan to raise will go towards various needs within the unit to care for the babies whose first breath of life takes place in the NICU.

I believe that where I took my first breath is where I should show my gratitude towards those who saved me. The NICU supported my body at a time in my life when I couldn’t do it on my own. Spiritually, I view those who helped me as angels on Earth. Now, as a senior in college about to embark on a new stage in life, I am motivated to giving hope as someone else’s angel in spirit. After my graduation from College of the Holy Cross, I plan to continue to give back to the mind and body of those hurt or sick.

Please help and donate to this link to help me raise awareness and funds for infants in need of intensive care. Any amount will make an impact in the lives of newborn babies with major health issues. It is my hope that the cycle continues as these babies grow to be future success stories giving back like I am doing today.