"On April 29th, 2003 our lives were forever changed and our path towards friendship with Gifts of Love was set in motion. Our pregnancy was only 24 weeks and 1 day along, but labor began and could not be stopped. Less than an hour after arriving at the hospital our first child was born — a baby boy named Owen. At 680 grams (about 1.7 pounds) Owen was so premature that he had no capability to breathe on his own. The first two days of his life passed with no major setbacks, but on his third day with us he suffered massive bleeds in both sides of his brain. Over the next week the damage done by these bleeds became more and more apparent and the likelihood that we would soon have to give Owen back to God became an ever present part of our thoughts. Owen fought bravely, but we were powerless to help. Eventually his battle ended peacefully on the 18th day of his life.

"Owen taught us both more about humanity, courage and strength of will than either of us knew was possible. It is with joy and honor that we are now trying to help other sick babies and their families through the works of the Gifts of Love organization. This Web site is a part of our contribution."

- Dan & Ann Galvin

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