Hello, my name is Gigi. I am 15 years old, and I am working on a fundraiser for the PICU and the NICU at Albany Medical Center. I am looking for donations for the Parents and siblings of the children,because of the large amount of stress placed on them. We would truly appreciate it if you could send something for them.


The Walty foundation will be named after Walter Palmer Koennecke. A man who survived against all odds at birth in 1949 he weighed less than 2 lbs. He was given 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years, 2 decades, but he survived until 74 years old. He grew up raising chickens and growing fruit trees and gardens. When he learned to weave and won many awards for his creation. He loved history and would listen to whatever he could. He loved everyone and did whatever he could to help. This foundation is to help with Cerebral Palsy, NICU and PICU. all things that could or did impact Walty. Walty could have benefited from a NICU sadly there was no NICU back in 1949. Our goal is to educate and provide help to others.