#GivingGratitude on #GivingTuesday
On this #GivingTuesday, we are #GivingGrattude to our incredible donors and fundraising partners who support our mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible here in the La Crosse – Eau Claire region. Because of your commitment to giving, we have been able to meet the urgent needs of families brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to provide exceptional care to our patients and families.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was involved from the moment she was born, when Emerson spent her first 25 days in Gundersen’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “They provided daily meal vouchers for the Cafeteria so we could stay close to our baby. Meal vouchers may not seem like much, but take it from a sleep-deprived mom who could not recall the last time she ate a hot meal…meal vouchers are heaven!” Kristen recalls. “A gas card also helped us with frequent trips—about 30 miles each way—to the hospital and medical appointments.”
CMN Hospitals has also helped with a variety of equipment for Emerson, including adaptive seating, a harness, a device to protect her feeding-tube, transportation, and help offsetting the cost of some medication. “CMN Hospital continues to be by our side. To have a financial burden lifted off our shoulders is a huge blessing. Beyond the financial support, they have given us emotional support during a difficult time in our lives,” explain Emerson’s parents.
To donate or learn more, check out our website at https://www.gundersenhealth.org/cmn-hospitals/
