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Tina Doan shares the story of her normal pregnancy until she contracted Covid and how it affected her and her son's health.
Tell us about your story.
My twins were born at 25 weeks and 2 days, they had a long NICU stay. We lived over an hour and 15 minutes away, so we would drive 2 and a half hours daily to see my twins. They had a lot of health complications and were in NICU over 95 days. My twins have fought so many obstacles and are doing good and growing.
What triggered you to apply for assistance?
NICU stay
How did you find out about Colette's foundation?
Social worker sent a list of foundations that could help
What assistance did you receive?
Gas gift cards
What were you hoping to get from applying?
I was hoping to get financial assistance with gas to travel to see my twins.
How did you feel when you got approved?
Beyond blessed and happy!
Explain what this help meant to you. What effect did it have on your family short-term and long-term?
The gas cards helped us by getting to see our twins more during the week, and the money we saved on gas we could catch up on bills.
If you had not gotten the help you did, what would that have meant for your family?
We would have not been able to see my twins for weeks time, and if we did, our gas money would have came from a bill so behind on bills.
What has happened since asking for help? Bring us up to date.
With the help of this foundation, we were able to see our twins 4 times a week and pay our bills on time since our gas money was covered. My sweet twins were out and I got to love on them non stop.
What would you say to another family going through this same process?
Anyone going through this…just stay positive!! It does get better, but be appreciative and take the help that if offered.
What do you now know that you wish you had known previously?
I wish I knew sooner about this program and exactly how long the NICU stay was to be able to know exactly how much gas I was going to go through.
Tell us something unique or special about your journey.
My journey through this all…it has been rough and long but I have met so many amazing doctors, nurses, and other parents through this all.

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