Sean, Spreading HOPE for Norbert

Ambassador sean hanish, fundraising in memory of norbert

“The biggest reason Kiley and I made the film "Return to Zero", was because there was nothing that we could find in film, literature, or searching the internet about this specific and devastating type of loss. We hoped that the film would help to break the silence. Kiley carries on the work that the film started with this amazing community. The RTZ HOPE mission is as critical now as ever--to continue to break the silence and help other grieving parents know that they are not alone.”

Pregnancy and infant loss is a unique type of loss, leaving the grievers to feel isolated and unsure of how to move forward. We'd be grateful if you would consider making a contribution to Sean’s fundraiser in honor of Norbert. 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.

Shianne Gundersen