11/06/2026
“Our story didn't begin the way we imagined, but it was beautiful.”
After a healthy pregnancy suddenly changed at 24 weeks, Cassandra was airlifted from her local hospital to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, for emergency care. While awaiting the arrival of her daughter, Lily, she spent six weeks on bed rest under constant monitoring.
Following Lily's premature birth, the family drove more than an hour each way for nearly two months to support their daughter in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
"We were filling our tank three times a week, but skipping a trip to save money was never an option," says Cassandra's partner, Anthony, emphasizing their determination to be there for their daughter throughout her journey.
With support from our company's Fuel the Care program, the family focused less on travel costs and more on being there for Lily.
"I am thankful every day for my daughter and the incredible people who supported our family," says Cassandra.
Through Fuel the Care, we've helped more than 120,000 families like Cassandra's across New England, Eastern Canada and Ireland with the cost of travel between home and hospital.
Today, despite her initial odds, Lily is exceeding expectations. Healthy, growing and full of personality, she reminds her parents that even the smallest moments can be the most meaningful.
Every time you visit an Irving Oil location or choose Irving Energy to heat your home, you're helping support our Fuel the Care program, giving families a lift when they need it most. Thank you.
Learn more at www.fuelthecare.com.