When Fabiana Saarloos and her husband Jim welcomed their twins seven weeks early, their world changed in an instant. They found themselves relying on the expertise, equipment and compassionate care of the NICU team at Bon Secours St. Francis - all things you support through your gift. Thanks to your generosity, their babies received the specialized care they needed to grow stronger each day.

“We always had any and everything we needed,” says Jim. “From the equipment to the nurses to the smallest comforts, they thought of everything.”

Born at just 31 weeks, twins Aiden and Gabriella required immediate NICU care. They were so small that they could not breathe on their own. The expertise of the NICU team brought reassurance at a scary time for mom and dad. They closely monitored every concern, from jaundice levels to heart murmurs. They used specialized equipment and advanced testing to provide answers and treatment.

Beyond the medical care, the family says the compassion of the staff made all the difference. Nurses kept them informed day and night, celebrated milestones alongside them and created a sense of comfort during a frightening time.

“It was very clear they truly cared about our babies and our family,” says Fabiana. “We always felt like we were in the best hands possible.”

Today, Aiden and Gabriella are thriving. They are a testament to the resources, training and technology you support with your generosity.

“Without this care, we honestly don’t know where our babies would be,” says Fabiana. “We are so grateful to everyone who helps make this possible.”