Providing assistance to families whose children are terminally ill
Every family helped means that a child will not be without their parents' love and constant care; throughout their journey.
Benjamin's Fund is a 501(c)(3) recognized non-profit.
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About Benjamin’s Fund:
Benjamin's Fund was established in February 2008, in memory of our son, Benjamin, who passed away after being with us for only 48 short days. While Benjamin was here many lives were touched by his story. Many lives were united with the common bond of wanting him to survive. Our lives consisted of caring for Benjamin and concentrating only on him. Fortunately, through the help of our family, friends and even strangers, we were able to focus more on Benjamin for the little time we had with him. We didn't have to worry about our loss of income or the stream of bills coming in. Thankfully, there was one less worry with all the help we received and for that we are eternally grateful.
Benjamin's Fund fulfills our desire to give to others the feeling of security that we had. Through our fundraising efforts we hope to provide assistance to families who are financially in need due to the burden of caring for a terminally ill child. We want a child, whose life will never be long enough, to be surrounded by their parents constantly. Even though financial assistance is only a part of the many worries a sick child can bring, it is our hope that we can help in some small way. Every family we help means that one more child will not be without their parents love and constant care; throughout their journey.
Benjamin's Story:
Benjamin was born prematurely due to an abruption of the placenta. During his emergency birth, he lost oxygen, but was saved. Due to the trauma of his birth, many of Benjamin’s organs were traumatized. He was diagnosed with severe brain damage and the rest of his organs were being monitored daily. He stayed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, R.I. for 5 weeks. In his 5th week, it was decided that Benjamin’s kidneys were not going to recover. The hospital could not do anything more for Benjamin. The decision to bring him home was made.
Benjamin spent the next 2 weeks being held, hugged, kissed and cuddled constantly. He was surrounded by his family when he passed away. While Benjamin was here, he taught us about many things that are important in life. Thankfully, through the help of family, friends, and generous donations from many people, we were able to spend every day with Benjamin. We learned first hand how important time was. That is where Benjamin’s Fund comes in, from the desire to help others spend their time where it is needed most.
