Alexis, Spreading HOPE for Luciana Jean

Ambassador Alexis Gallardo

, sharing in memory of Luciana Jean

“The greatest gift that has come from our loss has been my ability to connect with other mothers who have suffered the loss of a child. There’s no better gift to give than to let someone know that even in their darkest hours, they are not alone.

The best way I connect with my daughter is by walking into the ocean, closing my eyes, breathing in, breathing out and feeling her in my soul. The sound of the ocean and the warmth of the sun. I feel so connected to Lucy in these moments.

I was made aware of this organization by my best friend who is a therapist in Wisconsin. It truly saved not only myself but my marriage. The group sessions made me quickly realize that I was not alone in my grief. I found comfort and an outlet to express emotions that only this group could understand. I’ve gone on to recommend this organization to many, many parents.”

Pregnancy and infant loss is a unique type of loss, leaving the grievers to feel isolated and unsure of how to move forward. We'd be grateful if you would consider contributing to Alexis’s fundraiser in honor of Luciana Jean. Your gift ensures that other parents who endure loss on their journey to parenthood have the support, resources, and community they need in order to navigate life after loss.

With your support, here’s what we were able to accomplish during 2022 (2022 Annual Report):

  • Fifty percent of support group participants received financial support to ensure that all parents have access to services.

  • Enhanced outreach to and created support services for Black, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color as a response to the alarming rate of preterm births and stillbirths caused by racial disparities in perinatal and infant health. 

  • Offered 50 different support group programs (virtual workshops, virtual support groups, and in-person retreats) to our community of bereaved families.

  • Supplied our unique perinatal bereavement guides to 400 hospitals and providers to assist in caring for grieving families.

  • Hosted 10 perinatal bereavement education webinars to parents and providers.

  • Created community and spread awareness about pregnancy and infant loss through social media.

Shianne Gundersen