In memory of Ronan Patrick Keyes

By Jennifer Keating

Our story

We are choosing to support the Mount Sinai NICU because they went above and beyond to ensure our son, Ronan, was surrounded by comfort and love during his short time with us.

Ronan was born at 28 weeks after Jenny developed a severe septic Strep A infection. He fought so hard to stay with us, but the complications surrounding his birth were too great to overcome. The statistics for mothers and babies facing septic Strep A infection are devastating—only about half of mothers survive, and the vast majority of babies do not.

We are forever grateful to Mount Sinai for saving Jenny’s life and for the extraordinary care they gave to Ronan. Our hope is that by supporting the Mount Sinai NICU, other families facing similar circumstances will have a different outcome—the chance to bring their baby home. If these funds can help even one family avoid the loss of a child, there would be no greater legacy for our son.

In 2025, we were given another reason to be grateful for the Sinai NICU team. Our son, Tristan Phoenix Keyes, was born at 33 weeks and spent his first six days in their care. From the beginning, it was clear his story would be different from Ronan’s. Instead of difficult conversations, we were met with encouragement and reassurance: Tristan would go home—he just needed time to grow and learn to eat on his own.

What remained the same was the unwavering compassion, dedication, and love shown by the NICU team. We will never forget the role they played in both of our sons’ stories.

My Achievements

50% of Fundraising Target

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Reached Fundraising Goal

Thank you to my supporters

$520

Jennifer Keating

$500

Jennifer Keating

$212.24

Tom And Sarahkeating

May many other families be helped in Ronan’s memory. Sending love to Ronan’s parents and brothers. Tom and Sarah

$212

Misha, Tracy, And Bailey

We love you Ronan and we love your beautiful family!

$212

Brooke & Scott Paris

Thinking of you all and remembering Ronan, today and always 🤍

$150

Audrey And Aaron

Dear Jenny, Joe and Xavier, We love you so much and wish dearly that Ronan was here. We are so glad the staff of Sinai was there to provide support during this challenging time.

$106.24

Ben Guinta

$106.24

Amy Taylor

What beautiful tribute, for your beautiful son.

$106.24

Samantha Brooks

$106.24

Peter Bopp

Honored to support Sinai Health in memory of Ronan Keyes. May his memory comfort his family and the members of Sinai Health who cared for him.

$106.24

Susan Noakes

Always in our hearts

$106.24

Patrick, Vanessa, Charlotte, And Natalie

Remembering sweet Ronan. Always in our hearts.

$106.24

Ashley, Kirk And Clayton

Such a beautiful way to honour such a special little human. Love you guys.

$106.24

Joan Keating

With much love to your family!

$106.24

Laura & Mike Keating

Thanks for taking care of Ronan and Jenny ! Thanks for taking care of everyone that walks through the doors at Mount Sinai.

$106.24

Gary Balionis

For The Mighty Ronan.

$106.24

Audrey Fan

$106

Samantha Brooks

$106

Eliza & Dave

Sending all our love.

$106

Amy Butcher

$106

Paddy

Sending so much love, always in my thoughts.

$106

Patricia Cunha

Thinking of you all and precious Ronan. Sending lots of love now and always.

$106

Sarah And Tom Keating

Thinking of sweet Ronan and his family.

$106

Michelle Axford

Thinking of Ronan and your family, Jenny.

$106

Megan And David

In Ronan's memory, with love

$106

Rita Keating

Remembering Ronan with love,

$106

Patrick, Vanessa, Charlotte, And Natalie

Happy birthday sweet Ronan ❤️

$106

Catherine And Gordon

$106

Joan Keating

$106

Laura & Mike Keating

Remembering your precious Ronan now and always! Blessings to Jenny, Joe and Xavier. Love, Aunt Laura & Uncle Mike

$106

John And Niña

Love you all

$106

Patricia Keyes

In loving memory of my beautiful nephew. All my love from his Auntie 💙

$106

Susan Noakes And John Keating

We think of Ronan often and with love.

$106

Lisa Watson

Sending our love to the whole Keating/Keyes family.

$103.84

Di Fino

$103.84

Erica Y

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$100

Lauren, Jared, And Eliza

Ronan will always be remembered. We love you guys <3

$56.42

Faith And David Adam

Sending all our love

$54.12

Lindsey Hawke

$54.12

Anonymous

Thinking of you and your sweet boy today and always❤️

$54.12

Colin Wood

$54.12

Stacy Hewson

$54.12

Mary Keating

We will always remember baby Ronan

$54.12

Dina Finkelshtein

$54.12

Michael Cargill

$54.12

Maya Wolman

$54.12

Katie Aaron

Thinking of you and Ronan.

$54.12

Elizabeth Simons

We salute a true hero, Baby Ronan!

$54.12

Lindsey Cassel

$53

Susan Franchuk

$53

Anna Pan

<3 Thank you, Ronan, for coming into the world. Although your time here was short, the love and memories of you will stay with us for our lifetime.

$53

Jennifer Kong

Thinking of you all ❤️

$53

Meredith Gillespie And Mason Fischer

Sending all of our love in memory of sweet Ronan

$53

Peter Bopp

Grateful for the excellent care given to Ronan and Jenny.

$53

Michelle & Jesse Macilroy

In memory of your precious little one, may their memory today help others tomorrow. Our hearts go out to you, and we are holding you close in our thoughts.

$53

Dina Finkelshtein

Lots of love to the Keating/Keyes family and to the memory of baby Ronan.

$53

Lindsey Cassel

$53

Natalie Koniuk

$53

Sarah & Norman

Sharing our love with Ronan, your family, and all of the amazing people who took care of you at Mount Sinai.

$53

Sarah Akber

Sending big big love to you and your beautiful family. Ronin will always be in our hearts ❤️

$53

Rachel Jobson

Sending so much love to you all 💕

$53

Andrea Robinson

Thinking of you all and sending our love, always.

$53

Makeda Zook

Thinking of you all and Baby Ronan today, especially. May the collective outpouring of love from family and friends help you hold your broken hearts. All of my love xo.

$53

Niri Carroll

$53

Tamara Braid

Happy birthday, Ronan ❤️

$52.92

Brynn, Matt, Maeve And Sloane

Happy birthday baby Ronan. Thinking of you always.

$50

Jennifer Lapointe

$50

Monisha Kisling

$50

Andresa, Danilo & Isabella

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to honor Rohan!

$50

Sarah & Norman

We’re always remembering Ronan with love.

$39.42

Emily Goldberg

So much love to the Keating/Keyes family. Ronan is always in our thoughts

$36

Matt Hesse

A beautiful tribute by beautiful people for a beautiful soul.

$31.80

V

May Ronan's memory live on ❤️

$27.54

Rachel Jobson

$27.54

Cait Cooney

Ronan, you are are always in our hearts.

$27.54

Joseph Vassallo

$27.54

Matthew Cipriano

$27.54

Nicole Little

Proud to be part of Ronan's continued legacy. Lots of love from Cole & Luke

$26.50

Rich Stewart

$26.50

Emelia Grant