Erin, Spreading HOPE for Hailey
Ambassador Erin Truxillo, fundraising in memory of Hailey
“When my husband Tom and I lost our first daughter Hailey, we were heartbroken and lost. We struggled in the first few months, trying to find a way through the darkness. It wasn’t until we found an organization that offered peer support that we began to breathe again. Many years later I co-founded Pockets of Light, a non profit that provides support to parents who have lost a baby. Over the last 7 years, we have spoken to hundreds of families and guided them through those dark days. I feel honored that i am able to hear their stories and give them the space to honor their babies. My daughter Hailey gave me the strength to be there for others and provide the compassion that I was offered so many years ago.
RTZ HOPE is an unparalleled national resource for grieving parents. Their reach and impact is such a significant asset to the perinatal loss community.”
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 Erin’s fundraiser in honor of Hailey 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.