Alyssa, Spreading HOPE for Audrey Lou
Ambassador Alyssa, fundraising in memory of Audrey Lou
“My daughter Audrey Lou was stillborn when I was 34 weeks pregnant. She was perfectly beautiful with the softest hands, a head full of hair, and the cutest button nose. All the doctors said " these things just happen". It took 5 months, lots of research, and many questions asked to learn from a Placenta Specialist that she had a slight cord compression which is what caused her death. Having an answer lightens the heavy load of guilt that I carry as her Mother. As my husband and I walk this dark road of grief, our living almost 3 year old son Dexter, has been the brightest light and biggest joy in our lives. It eases my heart knowing that Audrey Lou never felt anything but the purest form of love. RTZ Hope supports by providing Educational Resources”
Pregnancy and infant loss is an unique type of loss, leaving the grievers to feel isolated and unsure of how to move forward. We'd be grateful if you you would consider making a contribution to Alyssa’s fundraiser in honor of Audrey Lou. 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.