Fetal distress and syndromes affect 800,000 pregnancies per year in the US alone. This is four times the amount of cases per year as breast cancer.
We lose more than 200 babies a day to fetal distresses and syndromes.
With your donation, we can make a difference in bringing hope and changing lives.
Note: To register for an event, go to http://www.fetalhope.org. Please ignore the "register for this event" label on the menu bar here.
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Total Donations: $64,428
Goal: $100,000
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Contributor
Amount
Comment
Judith Yaeger
$25.00
"Dear Melanie , Joe and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Casey Jane will live on in your hearts. All my love to you and your family, Judith Yaeger"
Andrea & Jeff Needel
$25.00
"Dear Melanie, Joe and Family,
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Casey. You are all in our thoughts every day.
Andrea & Jeff Needel"
Doris Curley
$25.00
"We are very sadden about your loss. We are thinking of you and our prayers are with both of you, Ellie and Paige.
Love,
Aunt Doris and Jim "
Laurel and Joseph Watts
$200.00
"Dear Joe, Melanie, and Ellie, We are so sorry for your loss of Casey. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time. Our deepest condolences, Joe, Laurie, Nicki, Jessie and Mike"
Megan Klein
$100.00
"Melanie & Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Casey will be in our hearts forever. We will continue to pray for all of you.
Love,
Brent & Megan"
Clair Wallace
Hidden
"Melanie and Joe, You and your family are in my prayers. "
Jennifer Vaughan
Hidden
"Joe & Melanie -
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. "
jennifer jarosz
$35.00
"Dear Melanie, Joe, and Ellie - We are so very sorry to hear about your daughter, Casey Jane. We are thinking of you all right now during this difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are also with little Paige. Love, Jen and Jay Watts"
Margaret Appel
$50.00
"We are so sorry about the loss of your precious daughter Casey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. Love, Margaret, Bob, Lauren, Ashley and Jenn"
Scott and Gina Danner
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"You and all of your girls will be in our prayers. Scott and Gina"
Mary K. Arvin
$200.00
"Dear Joe, Melanie, Ellie & Paige: We are so sorry for your loss of Casey. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time. Our deepest condolences, Marketing Department & AutoTrader Classic Teams, AutoTrader.com."
Jane Broom
$50.00
"You make me proud, good luck on your trip."
Frank & Connie Dorr
$50.00
"We are so happy that your terrible experience had such a positive outcome. Your boys look so happy and healthy now. You have a beautiful little family Corey. Good luck on your fundraiser and we hope you reach your goal. We love you lots, Frank & Connie"
Jim and Sue Dobmeier
$50.00
"Run Well Nickie!"
Joy and Rick Krysztof
$50.00
"Good luck crazy girl!"
Robert Dobmeier
$50.00
"Nick, we'll be thinking of you and of Tammy, Jack, and family on May 17th!
Love, Dad and Mom"
Thomas Dobmeier
$50.00
"Great cause Nick. We love you very much. Run straight and stay strong. Aunt Cindy and Uncle Tom"
Michelle Cianciosa
$25.00
"Best wish Nick! You will do awesome!"
Barbara Schmitt
$25.00
"Nicole....would NEVER call you crazy for doing something so great and donating to such a beautiful cause in memory of Lexi! Thanks for allowing us to be a part of it. Many prayers are with you!.......Love, Aunt Barb & Uncle Dan
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Ryan Owens
$10.00
"You are doing a great thing for a great cause. Can't wait to hear about your trip when you finish!"
Ron Prater
$25.00
"You Rock Chris!!"
Abbigail Frelich
$50.00
"What a wonderful and thoughtful way to remember your boys! Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the cause and help you to help others."
Marty & Caroline Wiley
$100.00
"What a beautiful and constructive way to remember Jason and Zachary today."
Jennifer Miller
$13.00
"This is the pledged contribution from sales of my book "Two Snowflakes" (http://www.twosnowflakes.net).... this covers sales for April and May of 2009. Hopefully it will be more in the future!
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Kristine Fernando
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"We have always been so encouraged by your family, I know this is a little but as we have all learned a little goes a long way in the life of your precious children!!!!!!!! We know their story will be an inpiration to many for many years to come!"
Sherril Lilly
$100.00
"We will miss not knowing you. Love Uncle Tom and Sherril"
Camille dillard
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"Simonetti family,
How amazing it has been to watch the boys grow and develop over the past two years, many of them not easy ones for you. I smile when I think of those little voices calling Mille and knocking on my door for a visit. "
Wendy Cousins-Savage
$50.00
"Happy 2nd birthday boys! We're looking forward to celebrating many more with you! Love, Audrey & Julien"
Laura Haubner
$75.00
"Happy 2nd Birthday Boys! So happy to celebrate with you!"
Alisha Pollastri
$50.00
"Thank you, Chris, for taking this ride for all our kids."
sara mayer
$5.00
"Chris- I think what you are doing is AMAZING!! You have truely found your calling in life. And look at the awsome things you are doing and the hope that you are giving the new parents and everyone that knows you!"
Brady Speers
$200.00
"My twin daughters lived through TTTS and thankfully our doctor discovered it in time to get them out before it was too late. Today they are 4 and we give every year in honor of their lives. "
Donna Feldman
$100.00
"Mike, FYI, Bernard Feldman, M.D. in whose honor I made this donation, is my father and a neonatologist for almost 40 years. As a family, we are accutely aware of the significance of these issues. Good luck with the walk!"
Randel Phillips
$50.00
"great picture of Henry!"
Kace Clawson
$100.00
"Mike, glad to help!"
Stephen Hader
$250.00
"Keep up the good work Mike."
Sigrid Kellenter
$50.00
"Michael, alles Gute an Dich und Deine Familie und besondes Henry!"
Melissa Centofanti
$50.00
"Dearest Athina and David,
Our hearts are with you as you grieve for your precious Avery.
With all of our love,
The Centofantis and Kirshenbaums"
Roger & Teresa Braswell
$100.00
"Good luck in reaching your goal!"
Kathleen Moore
$25.00
"Henry looks great and healthy!! Good luck in the race! - Kathy "
Richard Clark
$25.00
"Happy first birthday, miracle boy! Love, Grandpa and Julian"
Philip Champagne
$250.00
"Hi Mike,
Glad to be of some help so that other babies can benfit from this.
Groz-Beckert USA Inc."
Donna Leclerc
$50.00
"Good luck! This is a great cause. Run for the babies."
Gail Williams
$25.00
"Thanks, Julie, for giving time for others."
Paul and Julie Klas
$50.00
"You go, Klas Kids! Opa and Nana Klas are so very proud of Jennifer and Todd!! Wish we could join you that day. We are blessed to have two such beautiful and healthy twin grandchildren and fully support your efforts.
Hugs to everyone in North Carolina from your home-town family in Western New York!!"
Greg & Phyllis Spray
$50.00
"What a wonderful foundation to support! We love you so much!"
Patrick and Donna Ploc
$20.00
"Mary, what a wonderful thing you are doing. Hugs, Patrick and Donna"
Ron & Barb Zavodny
$100.00
"2 precious grandsons - happy, healthy - both are miracles!"
Jennifer Miller
$34.75
"This donation covers the amount I pledged to donate as part of the Twitterthon I hosted @ Twinstock! (twinstock.org)... I pledged to donate 1 penny for every follower I had on Twitter @TwinHappyJen by the end of the festival (Aug. 31st). The total ended up being 2275 followers (or $22.75). I've also added $12 to fulfill my pledge of donating $1 for every sale of my book "Two Snowflakes" (twosnowflakes.net)... this cover sales made during June, July & August. Again, hopefully it will be more in the future!!"
Claire Bingham
$25.00
"WooHoo! Go Paula! We are going to miss the race this year, so I am happy to help you reach your fundraising goal in our stead. Hope you have a great race!"
Juliane Kilcoyne
Hidden
"We are so proud of you, Paula! You are an amazing woman and we are thrilled that the boys have you in their lives."
Danielle Squires
Hidden
"Great cause and wonderful tribute!"
David Engstrom
$100.00
"I'm glad you're doing this"
Maureen Duffy
$25.00
"In support of awareness of TTTS, I am making a donation in memory of your precious son, Cole, though he is not present in body, through love he will always live in your hearts.
Maureen Duffy"
Gladys Anderson
$100.00
"The pain you suffered is still so real. It is wonderful how you are supporting this cause. Good Luck.
As always you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Grandmother"
Sean Stannard-Stockton
$25.00
"Good luck Paul! -Sean & Cathy"
Ron and Lynn Caito
$50.00
"Dad and I are so proud and honored to be grandparents of three beautiful and healthy grand children. We wish you the best in your run. I know you can do it. You have never faced a challenge that you didn't overcome. YOU GO GIRL! "
Jo Alexander
$50.00
"Never forgotten....Love, Mom and Dad "
Courtney Hipp
$25.00
"I'll be thinking about you guys on the 19th!"
Doug & Grace Aldridge
$5,000.00
"Thank you Dr. Quintero and Fetal Hope for all of your hard work and generosity in helping such a wonderful cause."
The Eckert Family
$50.00
"We are very proud of all of you for participating in this event. We will be thinking of you and the boys next weekend. Thanks for letting us be a part of this special day."
Jennifer Poppy
$25.00
"Go Bogerts! We wish we could be there to walk with you, we are so proud to think of Cole during this amazing way to celebrate his life.
Love - John, Jenna & Trey"
Thomas Finlay
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"Hope you raise some monies for your charity Megan. Have fun in the race.
Thomas"
Michael and Traci Zeller
$100.00
"Paula, our lives would not be the same without you. Henry and Charlie adore their "Miss Paula" and we are so glad that you are joining us for this very worthy cause. I will expect your help pushing Henry and Charlie during the run!"
Ellen Fiori
Hidden
"I'm happy to support my new favorite running partner! Knock 'em dead in this one! "
Jason and Zach's Family
$200.00
"From Gram and Pop Smith, Aunt Lynn and Uncle Jed, Bubba, and Aunt Charla"
Mary Thompson
$100.00
"Warren and I are so proud of you and so honored to be in the lives of your wonderful miracle boys! Thank you for inspiring me to acheive my fundraising goal. Let's have a great time on Saturday!
LOVE - Oda and Uncle"
barbara wheeler
$50.00
"Hi Cammie,
I am most happy to donate...Jude is beautiful, looks just like Ben and you by default. Give Ben and his little family my love.
Barbara"
Jennifer Hentges
$50.00
"Good luck to you all. Your little angels will be cheering you on from above!!"
Robin Leitner
$25.00
"In Memory of Hunter and In Honor of Jude"
Tracey Kendall
$25.00
"Paula, we all look forward to meeting you on Saturday. So glad we are able to support you in such a worthy cause :)"
Michael Cotter
$30.00
" Good luck to you!"
Elizabeth Childress
$25.00
"Thinking of you this weekend!!!"
Allison Hensler
$25.00
"team xan+cole! We'll be thinking of you on race day and wishing we were there to walk beside you. "
Jennifer Parker
Hidden
"We are so proud of you Miss Paula! Ella and Aidan, as well as Mike and I, are blessed to have you in our lives! We love you!"
Margaret Ulm
Hidden
"In memory of our little angel Hunter from your PaPa Joe and Nana
We love you!"
Sharon Judkins
$50.00
"Good luck and I hope you reach your goal!"
Melissa Beach
Hidden
"What a great cause supported by one of the most compassionate families I have ever known. Go Feltys! Wish we were closer to walk with you! Much love, The Beaches"
Tom and Jean Davis
$100.00
"Good luck in your fundraising! Tom and Jean"
Elizabeth Hace
$50.00
"We are thinking of all of you and think you are doing a GREAT thing! We think the Miller kids truly are miracles and we are so happy that we have all of you in our lives. We are also thinking of Noah and Gavin as well. Have a wonderful trip...can't wait to hear all about it when you get back and I know we'll talk before then. :)"
Jennifer Stauffer
$100.00
"Sending you our love from Florida and celebrating your passion to this great cause! We are with you in spirit and thinking of you always. Run, Feltys, Run! Love, The Stauffers"
Bree & Mike Basham
$40.00
"Good luck in the race, Bogerts! I hope its a great one this year...Cheering you on from afar but there in spirit :) xoxo Aubs and Bashy"
Courtney Hughes
$25.00
"Love you!"
Tim Bogert
$10.00
"walt,
laura james told us about june and pearl, and i just wanted to say i'm so sorry. i can imagine there's not a day that goes by where you don't think about them and how things might have been.
i'm glad you and katy are coming to the race for hope tomorrow. it's been a very positive experience for kim and me as we deal with losing our son, cole to ttts. i hope it's a positive day for you and katy as well. laura said you're wearing shirts with the girls' names on them, so we'll look for you guys. my mobile is 704.236.0603 if you want to meet up at/after registration or after the walk.
tim"
Tim Bogert
$10.00
"katy,
laura james told us about june and pearl, and i just wanted to say i'm so sorry. i can imagine there's not a day that goes by where you don't think about them and how things might have been.
i'm glad you and walt are coming to the race for hope tomorrow. it's been a very positive experience for kim and me as we deal with losing our son, cole to ttts. i hope it's a positive day for you and walt as well. laura said you're wearing shirts with the girls' names on them, so we'll look for you. my mobile is 704.236.0603 if you want to meet up at/after registration or after the walk.
our friends aaron and elizabeth seay are also coming from raleigh. we met them last year through another friend of kim's. they lost their son, evan, to ttts.
tim"
Kristen McDonald
$20.00
"In loving memory of precious baby Cole and in honor of his wonderful family"
Nancy Brown
$100.00
"Best wishes to all of you as you honor the Wiley Angels. You are all very special to us."
Collette Bailey
$25.00
"So sorry we can't be there in the morning - we'll be thinking of you & the girls."
Stacy Schmidt
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"I love you guys and good luck!"
Jennifer Holt
$50.00
"Thinking of you! Love you guys!!! "
Kari Schwietering
$25.00
"Twins are miracles! Especially the Millers! Good luck!"
Mary Goddard
$25.00
"Cristin and Eric you both amaze me in the strength you both show. I know Cayden is looking down on you both and watching over you with so much love. I love you all Cristin, Eric, Murray, and Cayden <3"
Mandy Smith
$35.00
"Thinking about you guys today."
Maria Waltman
$50.00
"Beautiful Miller Miracles!"
Kimberly O'Grady
$10.00
"Tanna! You are the bravest woman alive!! Now, of course you're incredibly brave for making the decision to tell cancer to F-off but maybe even braver for signing onto a half marathon! You realize that's 13 miles, right???!!!! Anyway, I miss you lots and I hope you're doing well. Enjoy your 5K and best of luck reaching your donation goal for a fantastic cause!
Love Kim
P.S. Come to Gemany...I'm lonely!"
Michelle Sensoy
Hidden
"Go jiving Jenny!! Smoke 'em again!"
Paula McKenzie
Hidden
"Partner-So proud of you and can't wait to see you! You're my hero, T!
P"
Anonymous
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"You are a fighter my friend. Wish I could be there in person to cheer you on...and run with you --- yeah right --- but know that I will cheering you on from the frigid north. Go kick you know what!!"
Ed and Linda Wilson
$250.00
"What a blessing to have Callen and Coleman in our lives. They are true miracles to us and we look forward to watching them grow up with their two older brothers and their little sister due in February. Papa and Nana LOVE you so much Callen and Coleman!!"
Rebecca Miller
$100.00
"Miracles, indeed. What a wonderful opportunity...we will be thinking of you! Love, Becca and Nat"
Shayla Agnew De Palacios
$10.00
"Tanna,
I am thrilled to know that you are doing great. I wish you the best of luck in your marathon. This is a great cause as my son is now about 8 months old and if anything were to have happened in utero I would have wanted help. Love, Shayla"
Mindy Richards
$25.00
"God bless, such a worthy cause. "
barb puzio
$100.00
"We can't imagine life without these little miracle babies. We love all of you so much! Grams and Poppy"
Pixie Sites
$100.00
"Sheigh Panos, my granddaughter, will be celebrating her 3rd birthday on October 23, 2009, due to the efforts of this amazing foundation. Thank you.
Pixie Sites"
Chris & Stephanie Birchard
$100.00
"Thank You So Much!!!"
Leslie Crowell
$25.00
"Go Heidi!"
Lynda Graham
$100.00
"Brenna, Tina and Ashlie... We are so proud of the three of you to committ yourselves to this race in the memory of "Baby Faith". What a blessing if answers were found so that no other family has to go through what the family had to face in the loss of Baby Faith. Thank You so much tothe three of you... Mom"
Ed Graham
$100.00
"No family should have to endure such pain. Ever.
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Kathy Dromgoole
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"Thank you so much for doing this for our Faith. We miss her so much. This is a wonderful way to keep her memory alive. "
Shelley Reed
$25.00
"What a great cause! Good Luck beating your time.
The Reeds"
Leah and Mike Lehrburger
$25.00
"In loving memory of Jack and Ben Berndt. You both will always be close to your mommy and daddy's hearts.
Love,
Leah and Mike Lehrburger"
Shannon Motley
$50.00
"In memory of our brother, love Nick & Sam "
Charles and June Berndt
$50.00
"Ben and Jack are forever in our hearts. Love to Mike, Cindy and Drew. All our love, Grandma and Grandpa Berndt"
Janice Hickson
$100.00
"My heart is always with you. "
Michelle Green
$25.00
"I am happy to donate to such a worthy and important cause! My wish is for this foundation to meet its expectations of bringing healthy babies into the world!"
Jonathan and Jennifer Jones/ Dromgoole
$25.00
"This means a great deal to Jennifer and myself. We both wish we could join you guys. Run your butts off!!"
Andrea Hartford
$10.00
"Go Alex!"
Dan $ Remy Emnas
$100.00
"GO GO GO!!! ABATE ANGELS"
Richard Foley
$25.00
"Hey Chris, all the best with your ride. Since I finally have a job I thought I would donate to your great cause. Stay motivated and keep pushing on. See you at the top. Ricky Foley"
Anonymous
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"Go Alex!!"
Dianne Gazil
$25.00
"Hope this helps in your quest to help in this worthwhile cause."
MARIA BAYER
$100.00
"To both my granddaughters....one in Heaven and one here on Earth with us."
Albert Machols
Hidden
"Good Luck Alex, Uncle Abe and Aunt Gina"
Carol Reichert
$50.00
"John, Kelli, Haydon and I are honored to donate to such a wonderful cause!!"
Jason Smith
$25.00
"Go get em girls! We are proud of you!!!!!!"
Verna Robinson
$25.00
"This is for you Levi, with a prayer that you may continue to grow in both body and spirit.
With fondest affection,
Verna Robinson ( Rohan and Thoren's Besta)"
Melanie Bernosky
$25.00
"Little Sophie is a wonderful example of what this foundation can accomplish through progressive research to create little miracles for other families. She's a beautiful little girl!"
Tom Honn
$25.00
"Good luck and thanks."
Darlene Sibigtroth
$50.00
"Good for you, Laura and Heather. What a great way to expose childen to the needs of others!"
Tim Cattrysse
$500.00
"For the most beautiful baby in the world!"
Brian Haley
$50.00
"In honor of God's unique and special gift to Jill and Chris. "
Laural Hanson
$25.00
"Thank you for doing this fundraiser for our babies. Love you Laural"
Jennifer Ferreira
$50.00
"Thank you for helping to increase awareness of this medical issue....So happy that we can contribute! Jennifer, John, Allison and Alex Ferreira"
Lisa Sevcik
$25.00
"Good Luck!"
Beth Sheveland
$25.00
"So glad to be part of the celebration of Zea and Zoe's little lives. Hope this little bit of money will help make more miracles possible!! "
Emily DeVito
$25.00
"Such a great cause. "
Elizabeth Billups
$100.00
"What a great cause... Have fun!"
DeeAnn Arey
$50.00
"Thank you so much for supporting such a wonderful cause. Our twins, Madi and Kinsey, were born with TTTS. In spite of the odds, they are happy and healthy 11 year olds. We are very greatful for the people like you that help educate others on this often deadly disease!! "
Charlotte Welker-Gay
$50.00
"Have a great race! Still hoping to make it out and join you for the race one of these days....."
Sandra Draney
$10.00
"You go Heather - I'm so proud of you and what you're doing in your community.
Love Mom"
Sandra Draney
$15.00
"You go Laura. I'm so proud of you, Heather, Taylor, Jenna, Jordan and Zachary. Have a great day!
Love Mom"
Shelley Moore
$25.00
"I will always remember you, Little Sweetie. Nana"
Vickie Bell
$25.00
"Laura , Heather & Kids,,,,I wish you all the best of luck, and a very successful day. Think about you all often..Luv ya- Aunt Vickie"
Dan, Christine and Alex Wheeler
$30.00
"Thank you so much for doing this Heather and Laura. What a great cause. Anything to help babies and families! Have fun that day!"
Glenn Kidd
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"I am very appreciative for the lives of Aubrey and Caroline thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Dr. Quinterra and his team."
Wendy Dimick
$50.00
"Steve and April
I am sorry about your loss of your baby boy Adam.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
Anne Komatz
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"We love you all and miss you!! "
Donna Landa
$20.00
"Good job everyone. Hope the weather is great for you that day!"
Joan Polonchek
$25.00
"Happy to be able to contribute to this fund! It was a joy to see your little angels! Love Joan and John"
Chad and Jill Williams
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"Thank goodness for miracles!!"
Mary & Gayle Holman
$100.00
"Dear Heather,
The growth of this organization is amazing and you can be proud of Michelle and Lonnie's dedication to "getting the word out" that there is HOPE. Their fundraising ability is truly from the heart and their success is making a difference.
Mary & Gayle"
Mark Walsh
$100.00
"You guys are great to give back. We love the twins. Thank god for the University of South Florida! Best of luck in the race. You're gonna need it if Phil is on your team. "
Tamer Kholousi
$50.00
"Just a little something to help you along the jouney!"
Betty Brock
$100.00
"Hope the wind is always at your back.All your friends are."