Kira's ICU Family Fundraiser
I’m raising $1,000 for RMHC Canada.
Ends: December 31, 2019
We welcomed our beautiful daughter Kira to the world on August 8, 2018. After what we hoped were just a few bumps in the road over her first few weeks, she needed to be admitted to SickKids going into Labour Day weekend for ongoing trouble with her airway and feeding. All we knew when she got there was that it would be "more than a few days" but no one could tell us what was happening with our little girl. We live in Oshawa, and it became clear that the distance to and from SickKids was going to leave our family mostly separated for the duration of Kira's stay. But Kira needed both of her parents, and so did our 2 and 1/2 year old son, Benny. Our social worker recommended that we apply to stay at Ronald McDonald House, which until then was something we'd only seen on commercials. It ended up being what kept our family together for 3 long months last fall, and another month this past spring. We were assigned a cozy room, an area to use in the kitchens, and shown around the amazing facilities at the 'house' (actually a building that can house up to 81 families at a time!). What we really got, though, was an entire support system that allowed us to stay a family during a time when we needed each other the most. Kira gradually got stronger over those 3 months, and finally came home in December, shiny new g-tube in place, though still not a lot of answers. She's doing well at home and is a really happy girl, but she has a long road ahead of her. It's a huge comfort to us to know that RMHC Toronto has continued to be there when we need them, and will be for the days ahead. Thank you all for supporting this amazing organization! Any monetary donation is welcomed. Please join us in the spirit of giving this holiday season!
Donation History
December 24, 2019
Leanne S donated
$20
December 23, 2019
Aigul I donated
$20
December 23, 2019
Bindhu V donated
$51
December 5, 2019
Audrey T donated
$51
December 4, 2019
Anonymous donated
$100
December 4, 2019
Tiji L donated
$51
December 4, 2019
Lakisha M donated
$51
December 4, 2019
Janice C donated
$20
December 4, 2019
MANIKA C donated
$20
December 4, 2019
Nicole G donated
$51
December 3, 2019
Garine J donated
$63
December 3, 2019
Olivia W donated
$27
December 3, 2019
KATHERINE G donated
$27
December 2, 2019
Robin M donated
$51
December 2, 2019
Anand D donated
$146
December 2, 2019
Anonymous donated
$51
November 21, 2019
Diane S donated
$30
November 19, 2019
Karen J donated
$25
November 17, 2019
karen p donated
$51
November 17, 2019
Cheryl S donated
$20
November 15, 2019
Sarah B donated
$40
November 15, 2019
Michelle F donated
$20
November 15, 2019
Angie P donated
$20
November 15, 2019
Andrea D donated
$50