For Hudson's 4th birthday, By Jakki
September is a meaningful month for our family. We're honoring Hudson on what would be his 4th birthday by asking for donations.
We found out we were pregnant unexpectedly and were so excited. My pregnancy was riddled with complications, leading to the birth of our son at 28 weeks. Hudson spent 6 weeks in the NICU and died very unexpectedly. This loss was completely devastating to us, and has changed our lives completely.
Hudson’s short life has changed us in many ways. I’m a better wife, mother and friend because of him. We have found several ways to honor Hudson in our everyday lives. Not only do we have pictures of him in our home, but we talk about him daily with our living son. We love celebrating his birthday every year and try to find other small ways to remember him throughout the year.
Will you consider making to a donation to RTZ for Hudson's 4th birthday?
Finding Healing and Strength Through RTZ Hope
RTZ has allowed me an outlet for grief by not only serving as a board member but also working with the organization on various tasks and projects throughout the year. I have also participated in support groups, which have given me a beautiful way to remember Hudson while seeing that I am truly never alone.
You can help make sure no one walks this path alone.
Pregnancy and infant loss is a deeply personal grief, often isolating those who are mourning. At RTZ Hope, we walk alongside bereaved parents, offering compassionate support, meaningful resources, and a community that understands. Your donation helps us continue this vital work—ensuring that families facing unimaginable loss don’t have to do it alone.
Will you join us in offering hope and healing?
With your support in 2024 (Annual Report) RTZ Hope continued to fulfill our mission of serving bereaved parents and the healthcare providers who support them through a variety of free and reduced fee programs and offerings.
Support Programs
At RTZ Hope, we walk alongside parents in their darkest moments, offering a lifeline of compassion, understanding, and hope. Since 2020, our virtual services have provided over 1,500 families with guidance when life feels out of control and every step feels impossible. Since 2014, our in-person retreats have held space for over 400 women, creating sacred moments of connection and healing in the wake of profound loss. In 2024 we supported more than 600 bereaved parents and provided $7000 in support scholarships.
Provider Education
Provider interactions during pregnancy and infant loss have a lifelong impact on a family’s healing and wellbeing. We partner with health professionals to ensure they have the training, emotional support, and resources they need to confidently care for families at one of the most tragic moments of their journey towards parenthood. In 2024 we led 28 training and education events and reached over 5000 perinatal loss providers.