Fabian Garcia was diagnosed with a brain tumor in August 2005 at 15-months-old. He immediately began treatment at CHOC, where he underwent numerous scans and tests and subsequently several rounds of chemotherapy. In order to be with her son, Fabian’s mother quit her. She also cares for his three siblings – Jesse, 16, Jaelyn, 11 and Emiliano, 1.

Fabian and his family were residing in a motel close to CHOC while he was undergoing treatment. Though the motel was nearer to CHOC and less expensive than their previous apartment, the family knew it was not a viable long-term solution for Fabian, who they hoped would be going home soon and would need a secure environment in which to live.

Knowing this, Fabian’s mom applied for a grant through the Molly’s Grant Program at CHOC. She shared her story with us and asked for help with the first month’s payment on an apartment they found near CHOC and within their monthly budget.

Miracles for Kids was touched by Fabian’s story and with the help of our donors was able to provide Fabian and his family with the funds they needed for a place of their own. Fabian is now home in his new apartment with his family and doing well. He continues to come to CHOC every day for treatment and the doctors monitor his progress closely.


Molly’s Kids Grant Program at CHOC

Miracles for Kids offers individual family members or caregivers of patients at CHOC the opportunity to apply for financial assistance through the Molly’s Kids Grant Program. Grants are awarded to assist those demonstrating difficulty meeting financial hurdles as a result of a patient’s course of treatment at CHOC and are available to all families demonstrating need.

If you are interested in becoming a donor to the Molly’s Kids Grant Program or would like to find out more information, please contact us at info@miraclesforkids.org or
(949) 878-KIDS (5437).