The World’s First Surviving Septuplets Are Grown Ups Now

Getting Help

People who knew the McCaugheys, and those who didn't know them at all, everyone was eager to offer them help. It was understandable because the birth of seven children at once was undoubtedly an extraordinary event.

For instance, Kraft stepped forward to give the family a year's supply of "mac n cheese." They were also given boxes of diapers, and some offered help as babysitters or nannies. Amazingly, a 5,000 square foot house was also donated to the family.