Jude’s Story:

Born prematurely in 2022, Jude suffered from respiratory failure shortly after birth. He was sent to the MU Health Care NICU in Columbia from their hospital in Jefferson City. Then, in June 2024, Jude was diagnosed with a rare blood sugar condition and now wears a continuous glucose monitor. The family returned to Columbia last summer, staying for a week at Jude’s bedside and was grateful for the Ronald McDonald Family Room®.