Susan, Spreading HOPE for Henry

Ambassador Susan Jacobsen, fundraising in memory of henry

“It has been a few years since we lost Henry. While I still miss him every day, I now connect with him though the love I have for him and not as much through the pain of losing him. I want people to know that my son existed and losing him was real, but also that you can learn to live with this loss. Connecting with others who have a similar journey can make so much difference.

I did much of my healing before I became involved with RTZ. I was able to get involved as a support group facilitator which allows me to be part of helping others navigate this type of loss. I am so grateful to be part of this organization. I am always learning something new.”

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 Susan’s fundraiser in honor of Henry. 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