About Us
This organization was founded in honor of my beloved son, Daniel Lee, whose brief life inspired me to create a lasting legacy of support for bereaved parents. Through fundraising and sponsorships, we will share the burden of funeral and medical expenses in hopes of bringing even a moment of relief to the broken-hearted families facing the loss of their child.
Daniel Lee's Story
Although his life was brief, Daniel Lee has already impacted so many. After he was diagnosed with anencephaly, he was born sleeping at 22 weeks gestation, on September 19th, 2020.
The idea of Daniel Lee's Gift came shortly after losing him. My friend offered to pay for the cremation and urn for my son. Her simple act of generosity showed a willingness to step in and be close to my broken heart during a time of deep grief. Soon after this, the medical bills started coming in, and my husband and I were faced with having to pay for a hospitalization and birth that didn't end in us taking our son home with us. These monthly payments forced us to relive our trauma over and over again, and this sent me on a search for resources to help pay for medical services. I found a handful of resources and was so blessed by the payments they made for me. It really helped lift a part of the heavy burden that I didn't realize was affecting me so much. Each payment brought healing tears to my very broken heart. Although nothing could bring my baby back, being free from the monthly financial burden was a huge step towards greater heart healing.
In the middle of my brokenness is where Daniel Lee's Gift was born. It is an honor to be close to the broken-hearted and to be able to help others receive the same support I did when I needed it most.
-Abigail Astle, CEO