Supporting Megan & Ivan Through the Loss of Baby Willow

Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters,

I am reaching out with a heavy heart on behalf of dear friends, Megan and Ivan, who have recently endured the unimaginable loss of their beloved baby, Willow.

Willow was diagnosed with a rare and severe condition at 23 weeks along, which impacted her growth and health. It meant she would not survive, and her parents could never bring her home.

On 3/6/25 at 10:29pm, Willow was born via C-section at just 27 weeks. Megan and Ivan were able to spend a few short minutes with their daughter before she passed away in their arms, holding her with love. Their sweet baby girl is forever in their hearts, and her precious memory will live on through them.

As they navigate this heartbreaking time, they are also facing unexpected financial burdens, including medical expenses, costs of services, and time away from work to grieve and heal. They’re also experiencing a recent loss of income as Ivan’s workplace let him go upon returning from bereavement when he’d planned to request additional time off to grieve & support Megan after her unexpected surgery.

No parent should have to worry about finances while mourning the loss of their child. Our hope is to come together as a community to ease their burden and allow them to focus on healing. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in lifting some of the weight off their shoulders.

If you’re unable to donate, we ask that you share this page and keep Megan and Ivan in your thoughts and prayers. Your love and support mean the world to them.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

With love and gratitude,

Kate & Friends