Benefit for Babies - Galva IL

01/20/2026

Let’s pray for Job today as his surgery is planned for this morning. Lift him, his family, and his care team today and always. ❤️

01/17/2026

15% of every purchase will go directly back to support the family. Please allow 8–10 business days for pickup, delivery, or shipping.

01/15/2026

Anna here 🤍

The last few weeks have only gotten harder and heavier. Job is now having spells where his oxygen drops rapidly into the 40s and 60s with anything he does, other than sleeping or being held. Mama Whitney is at the hospital every day making sure he is okay, alongside an incredible team of doctors and nurses who are taking such amazing care of him. His surgery has been moved up to next Tuesday, and as that day gets closer, we are holding on tightly to hope and prayer.

We ask so deeply for your continued positive thoughts and prayers for Job as we head into this surgery, and also for his care team — the doctors, nurses, and everyone who is pouring their hearts into caring for our sweet boy.

We also want to say a tremendous thank you to everyone who has shown us love and support in so many ways. Our small community continues to amaze us, stepping up and surrounding people in need. That kind of love and generosity is something truly special, and we feel so blessed to be wrapped in it during this time. A special shout-out to Melissa and Emily, your kindness and generosity means more than you know. Please keep sending pictures of the window signs being made today for our strong boy — they lift our spirits more than you know and will go in the special memory book we are making him.

Job continues to defy the odds, and he isn’t stopping here. He is our strong, handsome heart warrior, and in one week he will be recovering from what we pray will be the biggest and most intense surgery of his life. One that he will luckily not remember.

Because of all your love, prayers, and support, Whitney and I are getting through this — day by day, breath by breath. Even through the sadness, tears, anxiety, and stress, we keep pushing forward toward better days, held up by all of you and the Lord above. 💙

If you have reached out and we have not gotten back to you, please forgive us and know we have read your messages and feel the love. Thank you again.

01/02/2026

I wanted to introduce a family needing help in Galva.

The Olsons
Anna.
Whitney.
Big Sister Gigi.
And sweet baby Job.

Job is awaiting a very important heart surgery that will help his tiny baby heart work the way it’s meant to work. Job has spent much of his life within the walls of OSF St. Francis Children’s Hospital of Illinois, traveling by ambulance and even helicopter!

This means time this sweet family has had to spend apart, many worried moments and traveling back and forth, and figuring out schedules and balancing impactful work and home life. Sacrifice. And a whole lot of love.

Anna and Whitney have jumped to help others in need. Let’s hold them up and show them how much love and support we have for them and their family❤️

I have known Anna’s family for most of my life and all of hers. When I met Whitney for the first time, it was incredible how perfectly she would fit in. Whitney knows no stranger. They are truly, the most loving and inspiring family.

Sending prayers and support your way Olson family!!

Any donations made will be transferred to the Benefit for Babies bank account and then sent to the Olson family directly to contribute toward medical expenses, meals and travel expenses during Job’s hospital stay and recovery from his upcoming surgery.

You may send
via PayPal to linked to Benefit for Babies
via Venmo to -Halsall linked to Benefit for Babies
Or deposit directly into the bank account at State Bank of Toulon for Benefit for Babies.

100% of all funds raised will be given to the family free of any fees you might see associated with online donation sites.

02/10/2024

07/19/2023

Galva, it's time to show our hearts again.
A young family purchased a home in Galva just over 2 months ago and have lost everything in a devastating house fire today.

I am sure they could also use gift card donations for other necessities. Walmart.

DROP OFF WILL BE AT GALVA CITY HALL DURING BUSINESS HOURS. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-4:30

Clothing sizes are as follows:
Mom 14/16 pants, 2x tops
Dad 38/34 pants, 2x tops
Girl Age 9: 10/12, youth large
Boy Age 8: 8, youth Small/Medium
Boy Age 7: 10/12, youth large
Boy Age 3: 3T
Girl Age 1: 18-24month

04/11/2023

The AllinforAshton benefit event is taking place in just under two weeks!

Reminder that if you have volunteered auction baskets or items please deliver them to Galva City Hall. We would love to have them by the 15th! If you need to make other arrangements please reach out to the page or to myself, Melissa Halsall.

Thank you! Can’t wait to come together on the 22nd in support of Ashton Phillips and her family!

03/22/2023

Christy Bates 💕

03/08/2023

We are looking for volunteers to help in Galva on April 22nd for the ALLinforAshton Benefit! If you’ll be available and are willing to help, let us know by filling out this form!

We are looking to gather information from those of you interested in volunteering for our benefit scheduled for April 22, 2023. 4-10pm

03/04/2023

Let’s get the word out!

If you’re interested in helping please let me know!
We are looking for auction and food items and volunteers!