NJ-2026-AAF-0069

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A disabled single mother in Rockaway is raising her daughter, who has Down syndrome, autism and celiac disease. Her daughter has been through many surgeries, including open-heart surgery and major chest reconstruction, starting the day she was born. Through it all, she is sweet, cheerful and happy. She loves Santa and Christmas so much that she keeps a small tree in her room all year. The family lives on a very small Social Security and food stamp budget and relies on food pantries, which rarely carry the gluten-free food her daughter needs. Her mother often goes hungry so her little girl has enough to eat.

CITY: Rockaway, NJ 07866
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: MORRIS
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Autism; Cardiac condition, including cardiac transplant; Down syndrome; Intellectual disability; Neurological condition, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, essential tremor, epilepsy or seizure disorder; Respiratory or lung disorder, including asthma, COPD or cystic fibrosis; Digestive or liver disorder, including Crohn’s disease or celiac disease; Immune system or autoimmune disorder, including lupus or rheumatoid arthritis; Bone, joint or muscle condition, including arthritis or muscular dystrophy; Mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder; Developmental or learning disability, including ADHD; Other diagnosis: Chronic pain
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, In person by the sponsor
SANTA DELIVERY WELCOME: Yes

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 63
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 2X
Shoe Size: Women's 8.5
Wishlist: Cotton Flannel sheets queen, down comforter, tea kettle, bed pillows, plush blanket or throw, colorful bathroom rug, slippers, warm soft scarf, winter gloves, gift cards for Walmart, Acme, Shoprite, Trader Joes, Costco, Target, Amazon, Petco, Dunkin, Wendys, Gas station, CVS, Walgreens, Marshalls

CHILD #1:
Age: 9
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's XL
Shoe Size: Youth 4
Wishlist: Musical electric keyboard, hess truck, bubble wrap, storybooks that press a button and make sounds, anything Disney Pricess, or Marvel Superhero, Spongebob Plush, colorful cotton flannel sheets full size, plush throw, cotton bathrobe, fuzzy sock slippers, bed pillows,Squishmallow, small dog toys, giftcards for Walmart, Trader Joes, Target, Acme, Shoprite, Marshalls, Starbucks, Dollar Tree, Michaels, 5Below, Amazon, Chick Fil A,Top Golf, Panera, gas gift card for Mom, Petco gift card for my dog Olivia. Thanks for Considering me.