It's a pain that many can't imagine, but for Crystal and Scott Craig it is a terrible reality.

On Sept. 28, what should have been a dream come true, transformed into a nightmare, when, their newborn daughter, Montana Micala, died.

"Our daughter passed away within minutes of being born," said Crystal, fighting back the tears the memory caused.

Following Montana's death, Scott and Crystal decided to create a legacy in her name.

With donations from family and friends they raised $2,500 that will go back to the Stanton Hospital obstetrics unit.

The money will be used to buy two pieces of equipment, one of which will be named in honour of Montana.

"We celebrated her life right from the beginning and thought this was a good way to celebrate her legacy," said Crystal.

The donation kicked off the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation's obstetrics donation wall.

Called "Little Treasurers," the wall allows parents to donate money back to the hospital.

The donation buys them a small wooden balloon that is posted on the wall. The balloon displays the child's name and date of birth.

"As emotional as this situation is we're very pleased and touched that the family has chosen the hospital to be a venue for Montana," said foundation chair Daryl Dolynny who addressed a small gathering in the hospital obstetrics unit.

"I am sure Montana is looking over us."

Little Treasures began in 1998 and Dolynny said it has been more of a friend-builder than a fundraiser.

"It's a special project where family or friends, instead of buying flowers or gifts, can celebrate a birth.

"It's a nice little legacy," he said.