Michelle, Spreading HOPE for Mateo & Matias
Ambassador Michelle Abundis
, Sharing in memory of Mateo & Matias
“I lost both of my baby boys around the same gestational age (21w5 with Mateo and 20w5d with Matias). Both were unexpected losses and I am forever changed. I dedicate my life to my babies and honor them everyday. I want the world to know that my children are my life and I will forever make sure they live on through me.
Hearing others’ stories knowing I’m not alone has helped me to know that every grieving journey is different but we all love our babies and they will forever be a part of us.”
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 Michelle’s fundraiser in honor of Mateo & Matias. 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.