Keisha, Spreading HOPE for Kyle & Kendrick
Ambassador Keisha wells, fundraising in memory of kyle & Kendrick
“Sixteen years ago, in 2007, I became a bereaved mom. I had no point of reference for the devastating blow of pregnancy and infant loss. I could not process the arduous landscape ahead in navigating life without my precious sons, Kyle and Kendrick. My boys were born beautiful and perfect but 17 weeks too soon. Back then, my family and I had limited knowledge about the stealthy thieves of premature birth and pregnancy and loss. Still, I vowed early on my loss journey that my sons' lives would not fade into the background. I determined Kyle and Kendrick will forever be loved, honored, spoken of, and cherished daily. With this declaration, I set my heart to support the PAIL community and be the support that I could not easily find during my early years of loss. For more than fifteen years, I have served as an advocate, mental health therapist, and author (From Three Heartbeats to One: A Gentle Companion Offering Hope in Grieving Pregnancy and Infant Loss).
Loving Kyle and Kendrick, I have used my pain, fears, and tears for a higher purpose. The love I have for my sons continues to propel me forward. Forward in healing, forward in building community with other bereaved families, and forward in hoping for a day where parenthood is acknowledged and celebrated for all.
RTZ HOPE is a vital resource for those in need of support, empowerment, and education in learning to live boldly in surviving pregnancy and infant loss.”
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 Keisha’s fundraiser in honor of Kyle & Kendrick. 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.