This is where I make a plea for help

[HoneySpider]

I hate to do this, but here goes.

As most of you probably know, I run a very small nonprofit called Through the Heart that provides support & education regarding pregnancy loss. My husband and I started TTH almost 2 years ago after we lost our daughter at 20 weeks. We felt alone, didn't have a local group to turn to, and we didn't want anyone else to feel that way. In the time since we've grown a small community that has helped others navigate through this difficult time.

Our main program is our Comfort Kit program which has now reached grieving parents in 33 states (including several GBCNers)! Unfortunately, we've run out of funding for this program and are faced with having to suspend it. I currently have 7 kit requests I can't fulfill and I expect that number to keep growing. I'm devastated that there are people reaching out for help and I'm not able to provide it to them.

So here comes my plea: Will you consider making a donation to help keep the Comfort Kit program running? Even a few dollars can make the difference between someone getting their kit now, when they need it most, or having to wait weeks or even months to receive it. Experiencing a pregnancy loss can be extremely isolating (as some of you unfortunately know) and these kits let people know they are not alone and connect them with resources to help in their healing.

You can donate online & because we are a 501(c)(3) organization, your gift is tax-deductible. (ETA: I changed the link)

General info about the CK program: throughtheheart.org/comfort-kit.html

If you can help in any way it would be sincerely appreciated! Thank you!!  (heart)

[MrsMB]

AND you can also make them your Amazon smile organization if you order a lot through Amazon!

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 15:36:17 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

AND you can also make them your Amazon smile organization if you order a lot through Amazon!

Yes, thank you!

[HoneySpider]

Thanks so much to those who have helped out I really hate asking.

[sarahsas]

I'll donate as soon as I can get to my regular computer!

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 18:11:21 GMT -5 sarahsas said:

I'll donate as soon as I can get to my regular computer!

Thanks!!

[katespade]

Mar 9, 2015 18:11:21 GMT -5 sarahsas said:

I'll donate as soon as I can get to my regular computer!

This!

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 18:41:52 GMT -5 katespade said:

Mar 9, 2015 18:11:21 GMT -5 sarahsas said:

I'll donate as soon as I can get to my regular computer!

This!

Thank you!

[spankswife]

Me too! The link isn't working on my phone

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 18:45:46 GMT -5 spankswife said:

Me too! The link isn't working on my phone

Oh boo! I am always on my computer so IDK why it wouldn't work

[HoneySpider]

And have I said how much I love this board?!

[spankswife]

Mar 9, 2015 18:46:53 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

Mar 9, 2015 18:45:46 GMT -5 spankswife said:

Me too! The link isn't working on my phone

Oh boo! I am always on my computer so IDK why it wouldn't work

No worries, I'll try on my computer in the morning

[HoneySpider]

This is our giving page, and you can link to PP from there, not sure if it would make a difference or not

throughtheheart.org/giving.html

[newgirl412]

I dont regularly post on this board but saw this post and wanted to comment. I will donate as soon as I get on a regular computer. My sister-in-law has suffered a few miscarriages as well as two pregnancies that were prematurely born passed so I know how this type kit would be a help.

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 18:57:42 GMT -5 newgirl412 said:

I dont regularly post on this board but saw this post and wanted to comment. I will donate as soon as I get on a regular computer. My sister-in-law has suffered a few miscarriages as well as two pregnancies that were prematurely born passed so I know how this type kit would be a help.

Thank you! I'm so sorry for your SIL's losses

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 18:47:52 GMT -5 spankswife said:

Mar 9, 2015 18:46:53 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

Oh boo! I am always on my computer so IDK why it wouldn't work

No worries, I'll try on my computer in the morning

Thank you!

[sarahsas]

Ok, donation made. Thank you HoneySpider for your work on the organization. While I haven't had a loss myself, I know so many people who have and am glad there is support out there for them.

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 19:28:14 GMT -5 sarahsas said:

Ok, donation made. Thank you HoneySpider for your work on the organization. While I haven't had a loss myself, I know so many people who have and am glad there is support out there for them.

You rock, thank you!

[MrsAggie]

I'm not sure if it's an issue with me being on an ipad but the direct link didn't work for me. It worked from the website though.

[HoneySpider]

Mar 9, 2015 21:57:13 GMT -5 MrsAggie said:

I'm not sure if it's an issue with me being on an ipad but the direct link didn't work for me. It worked from the website though.

Thank you!

Sorry everyone about link issues, not sure what the problem is!

[spankswife]

HoneySpider -Ok, I was able to donate through your website! The other link still didn't work.

Good luck! Such a great cause!!

[HoneySpider]

Mar 10, 2015 6:59:05 GMT -5 spankswife said:

HoneySpider -Ok, I was able to donate through your website! The other link still didn't work.

Good luck! Such a great cause!!

Thank you!!

[MrsMB]

WC Rocks. Nuff said.

[newgirl412]

Mar 9, 2015 19:18:12 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

Mar 9, 2015 18:57:42 GMT -5 newgirl412 said:

I dont regularly post on this board but saw this post and wanted to comment. I will donate as soon as I get on a regular computer. My sister-in-law has suffered a few miscarriages as well as two pregnancies that were prematurely born passed so I know how this type kit would be a help.

Thank you! I'm so sorry for your SIL's losses

Thanks! Donation made this morning. Hope it helps!

[Deleted]

I'll make my donation on Friday.

[HoneySpider]

Mar 10, 2015 8:23:14 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

WC Rocks. Nuff said.

Best board EVER!  (heart)

[HoneySpider]

Mar 10, 2015 8:30:26 GMT -5 newgirl412 said:

Mar 9, 2015 19:18:12 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

Thank you! I'm so sorry for your SIL's losses

Thanks! Donation made this morning. Hope it helps!

Thank you!!

[HoneySpider]

Mar 10, 2015 9:10:34 GMT -5 @emtmissy said:

I'll make my donation on Friday.

Thanks!

[sarahsas]

Have you gotten enough to fulfill requests that you had HoneySpider?

[sarahsas]

Oops sorry, didn't see the other thread before I posted that. Yay!