Leighton's Gift

Leighton's Gift Turning a tragedy into something positive by providing comfort, connection & peace to NICU families. Our world was rocked at 12:30 am on June 16th.

Leighton Sophie Taylor and Jaxon Cohen were born on May 26, 2011. At only 28 weeks they were tiny little fighters who amazed us on so many levels from the very beginning. After one week they were both off of CPap, and after 2 weeks both were doing well enough to no longer need additional oxygen as well! We just knew we were on our way to taking home our healthy miracles! That is when we received t

he call that Leighton had an unusually high fever for a preemie. It was determined that she had Late Onset Group B Strep (GBS). The infection was so quick to take over her little body that she was in the arms of Jesus within 48 hours. The rules in the NICU are very strict. FOR GOOD REASON! These little ones are fragile and need to have limited visitors and stimulation. However, one of the hardest things as a family, was knowing that no one ever got to meet our sweet angel. Even though she was only 3 weeks old, she had her own spunky personality. She always looked our way when we were there. She would kick her little foot over to us and shake it back and forth. She would "hum" (just like her twin brother did) when we held her. These are just a few of the things that we wish everyone could have seen. "Leighton's Gift" IS going to make sure that happens for other families from the very beginning! There are so many milestones met in the NICU that will be able to be viewed through Leighton's Gift. Families will have the opportunity to view IN REAL TIME, these milestone's (first bath, diaper changes, feedings, cuddle time, etc.). Eventually, parents will also be able to talk/sing to their precious ones through a "one-way" audio element that is also in the works. We pray that this project will help make families who are faced with a child in the NICU feel more connected and comfortable when they are not able to be there in person.

Usually when you have to post a "correction," it's an embarassing thing.This is probably the best correction we'll ever ...
09/23/2024

Usually when you have to post a "correction," it's an embarassing thing.

This is probably the best correction we'll ever have to post!

Thanks to the generosity of some last minute donations received, we're able to update our 2024 North Texas Giving Day numbers to $51,000 — simply incredible!!

We can't do what we do without our amazing donors and they deserve all the credit.

Our hearts are full!

Another North Texas Giving Day is in the books and another record broken. We continue to be amazed at the generosity of ...
09/21/2024

Another North Texas Giving Day is in the books and another record broken. We continue to be amazed at the generosity of our donors. The NICU Family Center Texas Health is a special place and will provide so much comfort, connection, and peace to families. For Leighton to have an earthly, permanent place at the only home she ever knew is incredibly special.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

— Chris & Amy

Today is the day — Get Up and Give!It's North Texas Giving Day and we couldn't be more excited! We've raised nearly $9,0...
09/19/2024

Today is the day — Get Up and Give!

It's North Texas Giving Day and we couldn't be more excited! We've raised nearly $9,000 during early giving and we're ready to crush our $30,000 goal today but we need your help!

Make your gift matter today: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Leightonsgift

09/16/2024

"What am I actually donating to?"

If you've ever asked yourself that question, we created this video from our ribbon cutting remarks. Leighton's Gift mission is turn a tragedy into something positive. We do this by providing comfort, connection, and peace to NICU families. The NICU Family Center at Texas Health is one of those special projects that provides all three!

North Texas Giving Day is this Thursday and we'd be honored if you would consider donating to Leighton's Gift. You can read more about our story and make your donation here: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Leightonsgift

North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, September 19th and you definitely want to be part of this historic day.There are man...
09/11/2024

North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, September 19th and you definitely want to be part of this historic day.

There are many wonderful nonprofits doing amazing work in North Texas. We'd be honored if you considered us! Our mission is to turn a tragedy into something positive and we're making a real impact on families that find themselves in the NICU.

You can read more about our story and make your gift today: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Leightonsgift

It's that time of year again! On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Leighton's Gift is participating in Communities Foundatio...
09/11/2024

It's that time of year again! On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Leighton's Gift is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas North Texas Giving Day, an online giving extravaganza for our whole region. We're raising funds to support our mission of turning a tragedy into something positive, and your gift helps make this possible.

We are very close to fulfilling our $200,000 commitment for the NICU Family Center project — We need your help to cross the finish line!

During the entire month of September, prior to NTX Giving Day, you can make your gift early through Early Giving. The platform makes it simple and easy to give.

Read more about our story, watch our video, and make your gift today!



We're turning a tragedy into something positive by providing comfort & connection to NICU families.

08/08/11: The day we officially “unplugged” Jaxon from the walls of the NICU.It's hard to believe that it’s been 13 year...
08/08/2024

08/08/11: The day we officially “unplugged” Jaxon from the walls of the NICU.

It's hard to believe that it’s been 13 years since we prepared our hearts to leave the only home Leighton ever knew and bring home Jaxon.

But here we are, making a legacy for her and watching Jaxon climb walls we didn’t even know would be possible.

In addition to keeping your baby warm, the isolette serves as a barrier to germs.A baby, especially a premature baby, wh...
04/03/2024

In addition to keeping your baby warm, the isolette serves as a barrier to germs.

A baby, especially a premature baby, who cannot maintain body heat can also be protected from drafts and cold in an isolette.

Before kids, you have so many "important" things in your life.After kids, all those "important" things are replaced by t...
01/22/2024

Before kids, you have so many "important" things in your life.

After kids, all those "important" things are replaced by the needs and wants of the tiniest human you've ever met.

In the quiet moments of reflection, find strength in Christ.His unwavering love and grace fortify your spirit, guiding y...
01/08/2024

In the quiet moments of reflection, find strength in Christ.

His unwavering love and grace fortify your spirit, guiding you through life's challenges — whatever they may be.

Happy New Year 🎆 from our family to yours in the brand new ✨ NICU Family Center at Texas Health Plano.
01/01/2024

Happy New Year 🎆 from our family to yours in the brand new ✨ NICU Family Center at Texas Health Plano.

Radiant warmers are used to maintain the body temperature of newborn infants. This is best done so that the energy expen...
12/20/2023

Radiant warmers are used to maintain the body temperature of newborn infants. This is best done so that the energy expended for metabolic heat production is minimized.

The heat output of these devices is usually regulated by servocontrol to keep the skin temperature constant at a site on the abdomen where a thermistor probe is attached.

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