A quick note from Karissa: 
After weeks of interventions that wrecked my body: medications and monitoring, hospital stays and bed rest, Teyautli Leal Marcella was born at 6:45 am on Thursday August 19th. Weighing 4 lbs and 13 oz at 33 weeks and 5 days, T was 6 weeks early. Because of this, needs at least 4 weeks of NICU support. 

We are getting the best care in Denver, at a hosipital with one of the best NICU units in the country, but we have exhausted all of our funds. I started a  new job as an OB nurse in June, thinking that I would deliver around my due date in October and be able to get paid while taking maternity leave. I cannot use PTO or get paid in anyway for the entire time I have already missed before baby was born, or even now when I should be getting maternity leave. We have used what little retirement money I have earned in the last year to pay our rent and have had to rely mainly on credit cards to take care of ourselves and baby's needs. Now, on top of that, we are going to have huge hospital bills even with private insurance. We would appreciate any and all support. We love you and cannot thank you enough! 
       ----- Karissa, Dillon and Teyautli
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The best ways to support the new family of three is via meal gift cards and cash gifts. They are several hours from the comfort of home and need quick and easy options. If you are able to support with a meal or grocery gift card, you can do this in one of two ways. You can click on the calendar and fill one of the meal requests there, or you can send a gift card from the wishlist.

If you are able to support with a cash donation, please use the paypal link or you can send your donations to Karissa's venmo: @Peoine-Red 
Cash donations will be used for food, basic necessities and needs in Denver and covering bills at home.

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Jamba Juice serves up wholesome nutrition and inspires healthy living. Jamba Juice gift cards are the ideal way to share and enjoy a wide variety of master blended juices, smoothies, bowls, and shots.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because everyone loves smoothies - and they're delicious and nutritious, too!
What To Express In Your Card: I know how busy you have been lately. Please, take a moment to feed yourself something nutritious. I love you!

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Jamba Juice serves up wholesome nutrition and inspires healthy living. Jamba Juice gift cards are the ideal way to share and enjoy a wide variety of master blended juices, smoothies, bowls, and shots.

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Panera Bread is committed to providing great-tasting, quality food that people can trust.
Highlighted by antibiotic-free chicken, whole grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients, and a menu free of man-made trans-fat, Panera is committed to providing great tasting quality food people can trust.
With a wide variety of year-round favorites, their menu is complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the country, guests are enjoying Panera's warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free Wi-Fi access.
Why We Love This Gift: We like convenient, comfortable, and quality chain restaurant food. You know who else might like it? Anyone who has reason to spend time with a sick relative in a hospital. Chain restaurants can provide a valuable change of scene and a little headspace.
What To Express In Your Card: Please stop for a minute and eat something. Let's catch up soon? I love and miss you.

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The Darden&reg; Restaurants Gift Card provides 9 distinguished and diverse restaurants on one card.  From Olive Garden's never-ending servings of our freshly baked breadsticks and iconic garden fresh salad to fresh, boldly seasoned and expertly grilled steaks - like the signature bone-in Outlaw Ribeye&reg; at LongHorn Steakhouse, we have one card with all your favorites.    Darden&reg; Restaurants Gift Card can be redeemed at any Olive Garden&reg;, LongHorn Steakhouse&reg;, Yard House&reg;, Ruth's Chris&reg; Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen&reg;, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52&reg;, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze&reg; restaurants in the U.S.  Gift Cards can be redeemed for Online To Go, Catering and Dine-In meals.
What To Express In Your Card: I am thinking about you so much. Please, take a few minutes and get something to eat and drink on me.

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With over 1,500 restaurants in all 50 states, the Darden Gift Card is redeemable at some of the most recognizable brands in full-service dining including Olive Garden®, LongHorn Steakhouse®, Bahama Breeze®, Seasons 52®, Yard House®, and Cheddar&#8217;s® among others.

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From fresh hand-prepared salads to mouthwatering burgers, Chili's kicks up the flavor with food that is anything but ordinary.
Why We Love This Gift: Burgers. Ribs. Fajitas - what's not to love about fresh Tex Mex flavors?
What To Express In Your Card: Sending a gift I know you will love. Please, call me anytime.

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From fresh hand-prepared salads to mouthwatering burgers, Chili&#8217;s kicks up the flavor with food that is anything but ordinary.

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Buffalo Wild Wings&reg; is a sports bar with beer and wings and a crazy amount of TVs showing all the games - along with rowdy fans and all the sauces for all the wings!
So bring your friends, your outside voice, and cheer on your favorite team to victory at any of their 1,200+ locations nationwide.
Why We Love This Gift: Buffalo Wild Wings is an excellent gift for any recipient in desperate need of a break - to take their mind off of things, enjoy some delicious wings, and share a meal with friends and family.
What To Express In Your Card: I know how stressful things have been lately. You deserve to have a fun night out. I love you!

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Buffalo Wild Wings® is a sports bar with beer and wings and a crazy amount of TVs showing all the games &#8211; and rowdy fans and all the sauces for all the wings!

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Sip into Dunkin' Donuts and enjoy America's favorite coffee and baked goods chain.
Why We Love This Gift: Whether your recipient is a pregnant mother experience cravings or a stressed-out family with children - donuts send a message to sit down, relax, and enjoy a sweet moment. We love this gift because everyone loves donuts, pretty much any time.
What To Express In Your Card: Please, treat yourself to coffee and donuts. You deserve it.

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Sip into Dunkin&#8217; Donuts and enjoy America&#8217;s favorite coffee and baked goods chain.

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With your favorite restaurants at your fingertips, DoorDash satisfies your cravings and connects you with possibilities -- more time and energy for yourself and those you love.
Why We Love This Gift: In every situation, food is necessary. Let your recipient select exactly what they want to eat - and have it delivered. Win and Win.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you and I want you to eat something that appeals to you. You choose. xo

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What is the best gift anytime? A Target eGift Card. With no fees and no expiration dates, the real question is: who couldn't use a gift card from Target?
Why We Love This Gift: Whether as a baby gift or to replenish supplies around the house, to cheer up a sick kid, or help someone with prescription costs, you can almost always find exactly what you need at Target. We love this gift because it enables your recipient with endless options and the ability to purchase precisely what they need - no questions asked.
What To Say In Your Card: I thought this might come in handy. I am sending you so much love!

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This e-gift card allows access to all Walmart products. Useful for anyone anywhere.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers access to things like pharmacies when a family you love is in need. Many aspects of surgical care are not covered by insurance - these expenses can add up. This is especially true when a family is on a fixed income. Items like canes, walkers, surgical gauze, and more - can all be underwritten in this way. (Bonus: It respects, as well, the privacy and dignity of the person you love). Supplements that are doctor recommended (always check) can also be covered in this manner. Walmart also just has everything so for someone who has lost their job it enables them to get what they need without spelling it all out. People are proud.
What To Express in Your Card: You'd do exactly the same. xo

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Chipotle offers a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere.
Through their vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that - where possible - are sustainably grown and raised responsibly with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. And...delicious too!
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because Chipotle offers a clean and affordable fast food alternative. This is a great gift for anyone - who doesn't love Chipotle?
What To Express In Your Card: I miss you! Grab a meal. Sending you love.

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Chipotle offers a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere.

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Amazon gift cards never expire and they carry no fees. Redeemable towards millions of items at Amazon.com and also certain affiliated websites. Deliverable electronically and instantly.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it's appropriate for any situation. Let your recipient choose just what they need, when they need it... with ease, convenience, and endless options.
What To Express In Your Card: I'm sending you my love.

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<a href="https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/1246143/413183/7412" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instacart</a> is a grocery delivery service that delivers in as little as an hour. They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area who pick up and deliver your groceries from your favorite local stores.
Why We Love This Gift: Shopping for groceries is a chore under the best of circumstances. For families facing a new lift event or crisis, it is very often incredibly stressful. The gift of a cupboard full of basic necessities is tremendous. It is a wonderful way to remind those you love that you have not forgotten the day-to-day challenges they face. You are telling them in no uncertain terms that they are not alone.
What to Express in Your Card: I was thinking about the things you have to get done every day. I hope you'll let me help a little by giving me a chance to buy you some groceries - and have them delivered to you. Just one lest task for you to worry about. I send you my love.

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Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer carrying more than 10,000 different pet-related products. With more than 1,100 stores in all 50 states, Petco provides the products, services (grooming, boarding), and advice that make it easier for customers to be great pet parents.
Why We Love This Gift: Pets can be so expensive. But so too are they adored. Help a loved one in a pinch by providing necessary food or other pet-related items. This includes grooming and boarding services in many areas - a major help to those in need.
What To Express In Your Card: I know how you have relied on [name of pet] over the course of the last few years. What an ally. I hope this helps to pay for some of the stuff I know you like that sweetie to have. Thinking of you.

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Red Robin is a casual dining restaurant chain specializing in over two dozen different types of delicious gourmet burgers. Red Robin also has a large selection of tasty appetizers, including bottomless steak fries, side dishes, salads, desserts, and their signature Mad Mixology specialty beverages.
Why We Love This Gift: Red Robin is fun and delicious for the whole family. After a stressful week, gift cards to a friendly family restaurant are much appreciated. For example, the ability to focus tight on care for a family impacted by a medical crisis is a true gift. It is sustenance.
What To Express in Your Card: Please. Eat something.

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Join your neighbors at Applebee's for delicious food, friendly service, and a hometown atmosphere that cannot be beat. From American classics like Applebee's House Sirloin to signature dishes like their Fiesta Lime Chicken, Applebee's is the go-to place for great food and good times.
Why We Love This Gift: Applebee's is suitable for any occasion. Situations in which a meal is a good choice include military spouses coping with a deployed spouse. Buy them a meal to let them know you are thinking of them. Or, those who have lost a loved one may sometimes permit themselves a little comfort and companionship. In such a circumstance, a meal shared is a true and lasting kindness. If the deceased was a breadwinner, the bereaved may be watching the wallet. Enable this person you love to grab a meal - wherever s/he is.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you.

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Italian Generosity is always on the table.  At Olive Garden, we know that life is better together and everyone is happiest when they're with family. From never ending servings of our freshly baked breadsticks and iconic garden salad, to our homemade soups and sauces, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking so much about you. Please take a few minutes to get something to eat and drink - on me.

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Olive Garden offers an award-winning wine list and a range of delicious Italian dishes inspired by the Culinary Institute of Tuscany in Italy.

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For new parents, learning to navigate the world with a baby can be overwhelming. So give them back a hand - this time in gift card form.

5 Best Gift Cards to Send to Parents After the Birth of a New Baby

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The first few months after the birth of a new baby offers many opportunities for a caring community to deliver support with the help of a gift card train.

4th Trimester Support: 5 Best Gift Cards to Send to Postpartum Mothers

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Setting up a food train is one of the best ways to help support someone you love. Here are some tips on how to give groceries as a gift.

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