We recently started receiving several donations from Ontario, Canada. The 5th donation within 24 hours had this message attached: “This donation from Gabriela is on behalf of her friend whose birthday wish is to support this amazing organization. Happy Birthday!” My staff did some digging and tracked down the birthday girl’s mother. She happened to be the mom of one of my patients, Eliana, who replied back:
“Eliana (had microtia ear reconstruction with Dr. Lewin in January) and her brother Liam had a combined birthday party this weekend. Instead of birthday gifts they wanted to receive donations to Dr. Lewin’s charity, Earicles. We are all so thankful for the amazing care Eliana received from Dr. Lewin and all her staff when we were there and the kids wanted to say thank you!”
This birthday duo raised an incredible $270 towards Earicles! I am always so inspired when I hear about Microtia families paying it forward to other Microtia families, and of course I am always very grateful when they choose my non-profit, Earicles, as their cause. Patients always ask my staff how they can show their appreciation after surgery and I am truly most thankful for Earicles donations (as well as homemade cards!) so we can continue to help children born without ears thrive through education, research, advocacy and free or reduced cost Microtia treatment.
To donate to this great cause, please go to www.microtiaearsurgery.com/earicles.