Morgan's First Gift
Approximately 75% of babies born at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital are considered low income or under privileged. Many times the mothers of these babies have had no prenatal care and come to the hospital empty handed. They don't have items to care for their babies once they leave the hospital. These babies receive layettes put together by Morgan's First Gift. The layettes include pajamas, an outfit, washcloth and soap, bottles, a small toy as well as a hand made baby blanket or quilt.
The program was founded by volunteer Shirley Ertel to honor a young baby, Morgan, taken from this world too soon. Though Morgan's life was cut short, her legacy has helped hundreds of babies to date with the hopes of helping hundreds more in the future.
Morgan's First Gift is funded entirely by donations and is run by volunteers.
The program was founded by volunteer Shirley Ertel to honor a young baby, Morgan, taken from this world too soon. Though Morgan's life was cut short, her legacy has helped hundreds of babies to date with the hopes of helping hundreds more in the future.
Morgan's First Gift is funded entirely by donations and is run by volunteers.
Sample of handmade items that could be contributed to Morgan's First Gift.