Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.
"When holidays come up and they're in a hospital, and [parents] may feel guilty. I felt guilty for not being able to provide those [traditional holiday] experiences to our son," said Andrea Stambaugh.
Axel's family plans to drop off the baskets on April 3 so that they can sit in isolation for two weeks before being delivered to patients. If you would like to learn more about the project and find out how to donate, you can visit the family's
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