In December of 2025, our family grew as we welcomed our third beautiful daughter into the world. Ruth-Irene was born with a cleft lip and palate. This is a birth defect that effects 1-7 babies born. It is one of the most common birth defects. That being said, it requires specialized medical care to enhance quality of life. For Ruthi, this means frequent traveling to her primary care team and many different specialists, a daily preoperative routine, multiple surgeries over time, and more things that we can't foresee at this time. 

The treatments that she is receiving now and will continue to receive will aid in her ability to eat, learn,  speak, and thrive as she grows. As many families know, the costs of travel, lodging, time away from work, and medical-related expenses add up quickly.

We are raising funds to help cover:

• Travel to and from specialist appointments

• Lodging and meals during hospital stays

• Surgical and recovery-related expenses

• Ongoing care as she grows

Every donation—no matter the size—helps ease the financial burden so that we, as a family,  can focus on what matters most: providing her with the positive and enriching life she deserves.  

If you’re unable to give, we would be deeply grateful if you could share this fundraiser and keep baby Ruth-Irene in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your kindness, love, and support during this journey. We will be sharing updates along her journey!