Jack's Basket

Want to join me in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Jack's Basket, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

More information about Jack's Basket: Our mission is to celebrate babies with Down syndrome. We strive to ensure that every new and expectant parent is provided resources and avenues of support within the community. We aim to educate medical providers on how to discuss the diagnosis in an unbiased way in hopes that having a baby with Down syndrome is celebrated like any other.

Want to join me in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Jack's Basket, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Jack's Basket: Our mission is to celebrate babies with Down syndrome. We strive to ensure that every new and expectant parent is provided resources and avenues of support within the community. We aim to educate medical providers on how to discuss the diagnosis in an unbiased way in hopes that having a baby with Down syndrome is celebrated like any other.

Here are a few impact stories:

“A prenatal diagnosis is a tough place to be.  I’ve heard “I’m sorry” a lot and I’ve had people judge my decision to continue my pregnancy. But mostly there is just a lot of silence.  People often mean well but don’t know what to say so it can start to feel like everyone sees my baby’s birth as a sad thing.  Every baby deserves to be celebrated as they come into the world.  That’s why it means so much that there are people out there who are happy to help new parents welcome their babies.

“It’s been a blessing throughout the months to see little things here and there that came in her basket. That serves to remind us how far we’ve come and that she is being cheered on!” -Parents of baby M

“I knew there was someone in a distant country celebrating my baby, and I received a very nice gift  that gave me a gentle and warm light of hope for a mother, who wasn’t ready yet.” -Parent of baby R

Hi ~ Welcome to my marathon fundraising page!

When my son Calvin was born we were quite surprised. He was not only born at just 25 weeks and 5 days, weighing only 1lb 6oz, but he was also born with Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome. Our emotions took many twists and turns in those early days and I remember being amazed that there was person and an organization that wanted to CONGRATULATE us and CELEBRATE our dear Calvin, who we already loved so much. Words will fail me to describe what it meant to have someone enter our grief and confusion with pure light and assurances that everything would be okay if we just gave him what every other baby needs - love. 

Will to join me in making a difference? I'm running my FIRST marathon in October 2021 to benefit Jack's Basket, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your donation to this cause that means so much to me. May EVERY baby be celebrated and loved for how their Heavenly Father has created them. 

More information about Jack's Basket: Our mission is to celebrate babies with Down syndrome. We strive to ensure that every new and expectant parent is provided resources and avenues of support within the community. We aim to educate medical providers on how to discuss the diagnosis in an unbiased way in hopes that having a baby with Down syndrome is celebrated like any other.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm running the Twin Cities 10 mile to raise money to benefit Jack's Basket, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Jack's Basket: Our mission is to celebrate babies with Down syndrome. We strive to ensure that every new and expectant parent is provided resources and avenues of support within the community. We aim to educate medical providers on how to discuss the diagnosis in an unbiased way in hopes that having a baby with Down syndrome is celebrated like any other.