It is with an indescribably heavy heart that I reach out to you on behalf of my brother Ian, his wife Joanna, and their family. Just days ago, they faced the unimaginable loss of their beautiful baby. Their family is devastated as they try to come to terms with this overwhelming tragedy.

Ian and Joanna chose to wait to learn their baby’s gender until they met their little one for the first time. On October 28th, 2024, at just over 38 weeks, Joanna was rushed in for an emergency C-section. At 6:05 p.m., they welcomed their precious daughter, Adalyne Marie Earle, into their arms. But the joy quickly turned to heartbreak, as baby Addy wasn’t breathing. For two and a half hours, doctors fought to revive her because she continued to have a pulse. Once she was stabilized, scans revealed severe brain damage, and Addy was unable to breathe on her own, requiring life support.

After hours of devastating tests and difficult decisions, Ian and Joanna were told that Addy would not survive without the machines. The next day, they made the heart-wrenching decision to let their baby girl go peacefully. They spent her final hours holding her, singing to her, and cherishing every precious moment they had with her.

Ian and Joanna are small business owners in South Ogden, where they run a chiropractic practice, Simply Wellness Chiropractic, that’s been a cornerstone of their community. Over the years, they have offered care to countless patients, often without payment, simply because they wanted to help those in need. Now, I am asking for your kindness and generosity to help them in their darkest hour.

Medical bills, funeral expenses, and other essentials have become significant. Any contribution—no matter the size—will be a blessing to Ian and Joanna and their three kiddos as they lay their beloved Addy to rest.

We have also set up an account at Mountain America Credit Union, account name Ian Earle, account number 071012220911 if you wish to donate through their bank.

If you prefer to contribute through Venmo, donations can be sent directly to Joanna @Joanna-Earle (last four digits of her phone number are 8596).

Thank you for your love and support through this difficult time.