Story
Genevieve, 1-year-old – The Children’s Hospital at Palms West, Alex’s Place at Sylvester and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Genevieve was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma (eye cancer) five weeks after birth. Despite her many days spent in treatment, she was able to enjoy her First Birthday Party on 3/15/22. Her cancerous eye tumors are of genetic origin, and she receives chemotherapy and laser treatments at (2) Clinics in Miami. Mother is only able to work one day per week (during the weekend) while father is off work and able to care for their infant. The loss of most of the mother’s income has caused hardships for the family particularly in making their payments for their home mortgage.
Needs
With significantly reduced work hours, parents need help keeping their home (monthly mortgage payments) as well as the high travel costs associated with daughters’ cancer treatments at multiple hospital/clinics (travel from their home in Port St. Lucie to treatment facilities in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties).
