Miracle Kid Monday: Stella

When 2-year-old Stella’s parents noticed their rambunctious child was becoming lethargic, they knew something was wrong.

A pediatrician tested her blood sugar and determined she was suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, so Stella was transferred to Cottage Children’s Medical Center. There, she received the care she needed, and the whole family learned how to help Stella manage her Type I Diabetes.

But like many of Cottage Children’s Medical Center’s patients, Stella’s family traveled from outside Santa Barbara to receive care. The Family Assistance Fund helped them make ends meet while they were here supporting their daughter.