Dear friends and family -
I’m turning 40 next week (I know, I can't believe it either)
I am really going all out this year with travel and celebrations, but I keep coming back to something I care about so much more.
As I hit this milestone, I’m feeling incredibly grateful, for two healthy pregnancies, two uncomplicated births, two healthy kids and the reality that my experience isn’t the norm for everyone.
Because the truth is, it’s not.
In the U.S., nearly 800 women die each year from pregnancy-related complications, and tens of thousands more face serious health challenges, most of which are preventable. These are moms, daughters, sisters, cousins and friends.
My goal this Spring is to raise $1000 for March of Dimes, an organization I know is doing amazing work to end all preventable infant and maternal death.
I’m once again asking for your help but this time with a fun twist…
A very generous donor (who is extremely handsome, patient, and somehow still married to me) has agreed to match every donation made in the next 24 hours, up to $500.
Yes, that donor is Taddie. He’s a real hero. <3
So for the next 24 hours, your gift goes twice as far and makes twice the impact for moms and babies who need it most.
If you’ve ever thought about donating, now is the perfect time. And if you want to keep it festive, I only need twenty five $40 donations to reach my goal.
Let’s turn my 40th into something bigger than a birthday, something that helps give more families the healthy start they deserve.
Thank you so much for being part of this with me. It truly means everything.
With love and appreciation (and absolutely no pressure to donate),
Ashley
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
Thank you for your support!