Holiday Adopt-a-Family

As many of you remember, for the last two years the ICA community has generously participated in the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund Adopt-a Family Program.  As part of this program, we collect gifts and gift cards for local families in need.  This year we have been asked to sponsor two families, totaling five kids. These families have children with serious health problems that have stressed the families emotionally and financially.  We have the chance make these families’ holiday wishes come true!!

If you are interested in donating, there are several ways you can help: buy gifts off the kids’ wish lists (see below), buy gift cards that we will pass along to the families, or provide monetary donations that we (John and Nikki) will use to purchase gifts for the families.

A few notes:

1. Donations and gifts are due Monday December 8.
2. All gifts must be unwrapped but labeled with the family reference number (see below)
3. Preferred grocery gift cards: Pathmark
4. Preferred department store gift cards: Target, Walmart, Old Navy
5. Lightly used toys are welcome

Family 1, Reference haf2014-001277

John and his brother Billy were born prematurely at 25 weeks gestation. They had a very lengthy hospital stay and were discharged in September. They have developmental delays, feeding challenges, and John has a diagnosis of Retinopothy. He sees specialists for his many medical needs, is on an apnea monitor and receives tube feedings to address feeding challenges. Both John and Billy receive Early Intervention Services and skilled nursing. John’s mother used up all of her maternity leave and has been without an income for several months while caring full time for the boys. The financial strain caused by the boys’ medical care and costs associated with the hospital stays has been significant, and the family has fallen behind on many utility bills. The family would appreciate any of the items listed below, as well as gift cards to Target.

Wish list for John and Billy/Patients – Age 0

• Clothing such as fleece pants, long-sleeve onesies. Size 3-6 months
• Any learning or developmental toys for infants
• Musical toys, lighted toys
• ‘Lamaze’ brand toys for babies
• Soft ring stack toy

Wish list for Dominic/Brother – Age 2

• Clothing size 3T
• Hot wheels
• Fireman Sam and anything police/fire related!

Family 2, Reference haf2014-001284

Tavian is an 8-year-old girl who suffers from dyslipedemia and chronic rhinitis with chronic headaches. She is home schooled due to episodes of headaches and dizziness. The family currently lives in transitional housing due to homelessness as a result of domestic violence issues. The family would appreciate help with the purchase of clothing and toys, as well as gift cards to Pathmark, Walmart, and Old Navy.

Wish List for Tavian/Patient – Age: 8

• Clothing!
• Shirt Size: 12/blue
• Pants Size: 14/black
• Coat Size: 14
• Shoe Size: 7 1/2 boy (sneakers and/or boots)
• Toys

Wish list for Amanda/sister – Age: 2

• Clothing, size 2T
• Shoe Size: 7
• Toys