April, Spreading HOPE for Poppy

Ambassador April Bilodeau, fundraising in memory of Poppy

“My pregnancy loss was completely off book. What the medical professionals told me and what happened to me were two very different things. My miscarriage resulted in 7 grueling weeks. I want to share my story to help women who have also had an unplanned loss go even more off plan.

We need to have these conversations. 20% of pregnancies end in loss and yet no one talks about it.”

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 April’s fundraiser in honor of Poppy. 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.