Born a Fighter: Kiera's Journey
Kiera Adams came into this world on May 28th, 2024, arriving a month early via emergency C-section after her mother, Kelly, noticed a lack of fetal movement. Kiera was soon diagnosed with Intestinal Atresia, which led to Meconium Peritonitis — a dangerous condition involving the perforation of the intestines. Just three days after birth, Kiera underwent her first surgery, where doctors discovered she also had Short Bowel Syndrome. Unfortunately, due to the extensive damage, they were unable to reconnect her intestines or determine how much viable intestine she had.
Specialized Care in Boston
With no progress made in the first six weeks, Kiera’s parents, Doug and Kelly, made the incredibly difficult decision to transport her to Boston Children’s Hospital Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation, where she could receive the specialized care she desperately needs.
Doug, a newly promoted Lieutenant with the FDNY and former NYPD officer, has continued his duties in New York while attending Front Line Supervisor Training School five days a week. Every weekend, he travels to Boston to be with Kelly and Kiera. Kelly, a former EMT with the FDNY where she served as a dispatcher and training academy instructor, has put her life on hold, and rented an apartment in Boston to stay by Kiera’s side.
Kiera's Current Condition and Future Care
Doctors are giving Kiera’s body time to heal before they attempt additional surgeries to reconnect what remains of her viable intestine. For now, Kiera is receiving parenteral (IV) nutrition, a crucial lifeline that could either be a temporary measure or a long-term necessity, depending on how her condition progresses.
The road ahead is uncertain. Kiera may need multiple surgeries, ongoing reliance on IV nutrition, and an unknown level of care upon discharge. The emotional and financial toll on her family is immense, but their hope remains strong.
How You Can Help
Please consider donating to support Doug, Kelly, and their precious baby Kiera. Any amount will help cover the mounting expenses they face, from medical bills to travel costs and unforeseen needs. This family has dedicated their lives to serving others — now, they need our help.
Join Us in Supporting the Adams Family
Your generosity will directly impact Kiera's care and recovery, providing her the best possible chance at a healthy future. No amount is too small, and every bit makes a difference. Thank you for being a part of Kiera’s journey to healing.
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Updates
To Our Amazing Supporters,
There are moments in life when words feel inadequate to express the depth of gratitude we feel. Over the past nine months, as our family has faced one of the most challenging experiences of our lives, we’ve been blessed by the outpouring of love, kindness, and support from all of you.
When the FundtheFirst campaign began for Kiera, we could never have imagined the incredible response we would receive. Your generosity has touched our hearts in ways that we will never forget. Each donation, each message of encouragement, and each act of kindness has been a reminder that even in the hardest times, we are not alone.
Kiera still has a long road ahead and while the journey is uncertain, the strength we draw from this incredible community gives us hope. Your donations are helping us provide her with the care and support she needs, but beyond that, they’ve also given us the emotional strength to keep moving forward. Knowing that so many people, many of whom we’ve never even met,have come together to stand by us is profoundly humbling.
We want to give special thanks to our family at Engine 216, Ladder 108, and Battalion 35 who have been by our side from the beginning and whose support has been invaluable, far beyond any fundraising campaign. We also want to give a special thanks to the UFA and UFOA, especially Andy Ansbro, Doug Carroll, and Marty Tighe. Your quick actions and dedication were nothing short of heroic, and we will always be grateful for your role in helping us through such a critical time.
To everyone who has been a part of this journey, whether through donations, sharing the campaign, offering prayers, or sending words of encouragement, thank you. Please know that your kindness has made an impact far beyond what words can convey. It has given us hope, strength, and the determination to keep going, one day at a time.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of Kiera’s story. We will carry your love and support with us every step of the way.
With All Our Love and Gratitude,
Doug, Kelly, Dougie, and Kiera Adams
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