NJ-2025-0100: FAMILY BACKGROUND: 41-year-old single mother caring full-time for her son with Leigh syndrome while navigating constant medical demands and limited income.

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
41-year-old single mother caring full-time for her son with Leigh syndrome while navigating constant medical demands and limited income. Her 15-year-old son has multiple disabilities, requires maximum assistance, and uses a wheelchair. His condition involves frequent hospital visits, ongoing procedures, and the possibility of spinal surgery, leaving her unable to maintain a full-time job. She is juggling overwhelming responsibilities, medical decisions, and the emotional weight of a disease with no cure. Despite doing everything she can, she often feels stretched thin and hopes for support this holiday season to bring light, love, and comfort into their small family. Her son has an upcoming procedure on November 19 and she continues to advocate for him with all available medical documentation.

CITY:  Cedar Knolls
COUNTY: Morris County
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 41
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women M (10)
Shoe Size: Women’s 7
Wishlist: Winter clothing, household essentials, gift cards

CHILD #1:
Age: 15
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: boys size 16
Shoe Size: Not provided
Wishlist: Christmas pajamas (boys size 16), gift cards, Adidas or Nike backpack, Bath & Body Works lotion, deodorant, body wash