Lend A Hand
Holiday Campaign
Spread Joy When It's Needed Most
The holiday season can be financially stressful for families dealing with biliary atresia. That's why our Lend A Hand: Adopt A Biliary Atresia Family Program steps in during November and December to gift joy across the United States.
How You Can Make a Difference:
Adopt a Family: Choose a family in need of support and give them gifts like toys, clothing, and special needs items.
Celebrate the season by giving back. Your generosity can make the holidays magical for a family facing the challenges of biliary atresia.
What previous families had to say about the LAH program:
"After going through a difficult process for us and being in hospitals and appointments, when I received information about the help they were providing to families like us it was a great relief and happiness at that moment, I was so happy to know about your foundation and what you do for children with atresia and the families who have gone through so much!"
THANK YOU
For Generous Givers:
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Choose a Family:
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Browse through the list of families (see list below or check out our social media platforms) to find one that aligns with your giving preferences. Each family's list may include items like toys for young children, gifts for teenagers, or grocery gift cards for the whole family.
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Adopt and Donate:
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Personalize Your Gift:
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OPTIONAL: You can include messages accompanying the gifts to the family.
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Gift Delivery:
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Once a family receives donations totaling $250, they will be deemed "Adopted" and updated on the spreadsheet. BARE will then purchase and ship the gifts.
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Tax Benefits:
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Your generous donation is tax-deductible, meaning that your kindness not only makes a positive impact but also provides you with benefits when tax season arrives.
This holiday season, we will make a powerful impact on families affected by biliary atresia. Your generous support will create unforgettable memories and deliver essential relief. Together, we can truly make a difference!
Meet the 2024 Lend A Hand Families!
Meet the Families:
Below is a list of participating families. Descriptions of families, complete with ages and interests are included in the 'bio' section. Don't worry, all details are kept anonymous.
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Family # | A little bit about |
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01 - Adopted! | ADOPTED! Family of 7, 7-year-old boy diagnosed with BA. Mom, dad, 3 brothers and a sister. Loves Pokémon and Super Mario, his sister loves princesses and dolls. Their car broke down recently and this will help give the kids some joy and happiness! |
02 - Adopted! | ADOPTED! Family of 2, 5-year-old boy diagnosed with BA, loves Thomas the train, Minecraft and hot wheels. We are a struggling family with no family or support around. Would love to provide a good Christmas for him. |
03 - Adopted! | ADOPTED! Family of 2, 2-year-old girl diagnosed with BA, loves dinosaurs, books and arts and crafts. We have been experiencing financial difficulties and hope to be able to provide Ruby with the Christmas she deserves. |
04 - Adopted! | ADOPTED! Family of 5, 10-year-old girl diagnosed with BA, transplanted 4 years ago. Loves Pokémon and art supplies. Dad passed away 2 years ago and they've struggled since then. Unable to afford Christmas this year and so thankful for people willing to help out. |
05 | Family of 5, 2 ½ year old girl diagnosed with BA, loves Peppa Pig. Transplanted a year ago. Its been a difficult year financially with the transplant being so recent. |
06 | Family of 4, 8-month-old little girl diagnosed with BA. Going through transplant process. One sister, loves, teething toys, bluey and light up toys. Family is going through the transplant process and with the stress of everything still wants their family to enjoy Christmas. |
07 | Family of 3, 1 year old diagnosed with BA and transplanted. Not only was he transplanted but also had a lifesaving brain surgery. Loves pretend play and tractors. Due to being off work, leave of absence from work and denial of care, help with the holidays would help make this Christmas special. |
08 | Family of 4, 13-year-old boy with BA into basketball, sisters into make-up. Referred by transplant coordinator and so appreciate this! |
09 | Family of 3, 6-year-old boy diagnosed with BA, loves play mobile, Lego's and monster trucks. Being part of Lend A Hand would allow them to pay off expenses due to BA. |
10 | Family of 4, 2-year-old girl diagnosed with BA, loves baby dolls, Frozen, Tonies and art. This is a tough journey, and having her strength celebrated would be appreciated, along with her sister. We appreciate this so much! |
11 | Family of 5, 3-year-old girl diagnosed with BA, girls love paw patrol & bluey. Brother loves bath toys and educational toys. Due to time off work and expenses this would really help. |
12 | Family of 4, 1 year old girl diagnosed with BA, loves Bluey, and any toys age appropriate. They have gone through so much with a BA diagnosis, this will make Christmas possible for this family |
13 | Family of 3, 1 year old girl diagnosed with BA, loves Meekah & Miss Rachel, toys, Spongebob and Bluey. Being a single parent with a BA diagnosis this would really mean a lot and help so much! |
14 | Family of 5, 14-year-old boy diagnosed with BA, the boys all love Looney Tunes, while their sister loves pink and barbies. This family is having a hard time this holiday season and could really use help to make Christmas special. |
15 | Family of 8, 8-month-old daughter diagnosed with BA, the kids love bluey, stuffed animals, fashion and technology. Their daughter has spent 6 of her 8 months of life in the hospital. She's been transplanted but due to rejection is waiting for another transplant. |
16 | Family of 7, 1 year old boy diagnosed with BA, boys love COCO Melon, Super Simple Songs, sister loves pink and twilight. Its been a rough year, but also a very blessed year, this coulhelp make Christmas a little brighter. |
17 | Family of 3, Infant daughter diagnosed with BA, this will provide some joy for this family while dealing with chronic illness of their baby. |
18 | Family of 4, 5-year-old girl diagnosed with BA, loves make up, dance, track, brother loves football. Due to being a single mom with injuries this could make Christmas a little brighter. |
19 | Family of 3, infant daughter diagnosed with BA. Due to diagnosis this family could truly benefit from some help this holiday season. |
20 | 2-year-old girl diagnosed with BA, from out of the country. Loves bubbles, musical instruments and bedtime fun items. The Family has been here since July to get care for their daughter. They look forward to being together but until then could use something to brighten their holiday. |
21 | Family of 3, 5 year old girl diagnosed with BA, loves dolls, kitchen with cooking toys, and bikes. This family has had a long journey with complications related to post liver transplant. They have very limited financial resources. They could benefit from help this holiday season. |
22 | Family of 5, 4 year old daughter diagnosed with BA, loves Bratz, Pupycorns and Pixlings. Shortly after transplant the family helping passed away in a car accident. Due to unforeseen health issues they are out of work so having money for Christmas won't happen. |
23 | Family of 5, 3 month old son diagnosed with BA, loves PJ Mask, Disney Princess, Gagy's dollhouse. In the US for medical care. Sisters still living out of the country. The family looks forward to being together but until then wants to brighten their holiday. |
24 | Family of 5, 3 year old daughter diagnosed with BA, loves anything girly, make up, dresses. In need of winter clothes. Due to medical visits, the family has lost time at work and struggled to get ahead. This would allow them help this year and they hope to pay it forward next year. |
25 | Family of 3, newborn diagnosed with BA, loves teething toys and light up toys. Since diagnosis of BA, they have a long drive to the hospital. Mom is still on maternity leave so money is tight. This would really help brighten Christmas. |