Help Zach and Dana Navigate Loss

“On September 8th, 2025, we were devastated to find that our precious son Avery Ray Franklin longer had a heartbeat, after what was otherwise known to us to be a normal pregnancy. No words can truly capture the pain of losing a child, and our family is facing a grief we never imagined. Our 4 year old daughter was ready to be a big sister. Everything was fully prepared to welcome our son home- but the lord had other plans. We have received an outpour of love and that means so much to us.”

As they try to navigate this dark and confusing time, we are humbly asking for your support to help Zach and Dana find a way to cope with life after such a devastating loss and give Avery a memorial.

Any contribution will go towards helping the family manage the financial and emotional burdens that come with this tragedy. Dana has been on an unpaid maternity leave from work, and Zach has had to take time off to help the girls. 

The family would also like it to be noted that they are looking for families or organizations to donate all of their baby items to (diapers, wipes, clothing, etc.) Please reach out to them if you know anybody in need.

If you are unable to donate, please just consider sharing this page and keeping the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for helping the family honor Avery’s memory and surrounding the family with compassion.