Special delivery for preemies

Kinkaid School student Morgan Tannery (pictured, center left, with hospital staff) completed an Eagle Scout project that has a special meaning for his family. After being born prematurely and receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, Morgan, now an 11th grader, provided “assistance kits” to families who are currently experiencing the same situation with their own preemies. Morgan is a member of Scout Troop 354, affiliated with St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. He raised more than $5,000 to assemble toiletry kits and gifts for families who are spending time at The Woman’s Hospital with necessities like toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, comb, razor, deodorant, and snacks. In addition, the gifted kits provided baby items like socks, hats, and a special children’s book. Morgan delivered the kits to the hospital with help from fellow Scouts Harris Lingle, Henry Evans, and Graham Erwin on a special day…World Prematurity Day.

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