Drake's Doodlebugs

Drake’s Doodlebugs

Gift Bag Project since September 2009

State: Louisiana

Hospitals Provided:

Ochsner Medical Center
Saint Tammany Hospital

Website:
http://drake-michel.virtual-memorials.com/

If you would like to know how to help, or for more information contact:

Project Leader, Christy

Email:
Christy@projectsweetpeas.com

A note from Project Leader, Christy:

If you would like to sponsor a gift bag in memory/honor of someone, they are $ 30.00. It will include items such as ... a receiving blanket, wubbanub pacifier http://www.wubbanub.com/ , hat, booties/socks, journal, pen, hand sanitizer, hand/foot molds , etc... It will also include items for the parents as well such as a toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Everything will be in a canvas bag with a Drakes Doodlebugs logo on it. Your sponsored gift bag will include a letter explaining who the bag was sponsored by.
If you are interested in sponsoring a bag you can send a check or money order to:

Drakes Doodlebugs
Christy Michel
717 Simpson way
Covington, La 70435

Our Story

Burt and Christy Michel were having trouble getting pregnant. After an appointment with the fertility specialist they found out that they had to start fertility medicine. After an ectopic pregnancy ,a miscarriage and many failed attempts, they found out they were expecting with an EDD of March 3 2008. At their 20 week ultrasound, they found out they were expecting a boy !! They also found out that he had a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. It is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm does not fully form, allowing organs to enter the chest cavity preventing lung growth. CDH strikes 1 in every 2500 babies, no matter the race, religious background, or financial status .No matter how well the prenatal care!

Drake Alexander Michel was born on February 18, 2008. After 6 major surgeries ,and 7 weeks in the NICU, He passed away in his mommy's arms on April 6, 2008. No mother should ever get to hold her baby for the first time and have to say goodbye at the same time.

Drakes Doodlebugs is a local project started to give a little comfort to families of babies in the NICU. Having someone show that you are not alone through this stressful time is priceless.

Drake

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Gift Bags Delivered Since 2009