Adaline’s Roses

HELP US FLOAT HOPE!

Our Story:

After a stressful pregnancy and many doctor’s appointments, we were overjoyed in November 2023 to be told that our daughter, Adaline Rose, was healthy and perfect. But less than a week later, on December 1st, our tragedy began when we noticed Adaline was no longer playing soccer in Brittany’s belly. We immediately rushed to the emergency room, only to receive the worst news imaginable: “there is no heartbeat.” We welcomed our daughter sleeping on December 3rd, 2024.

Now, two years later, we continue to learn how to live with the loss of Adaline while keeping her memory an important part of our family. Adaline will always be the big sister to Amelia and Archer. While we wish more than anything that they had the chance to spend time with her here, we take comfort in knowing they have a beautiful angel watching over them. We will always share Adaline’s story with them so they know the wonderful sister they have in heaven looking out for them.

Throughout these past two years, Kindermourn has become a significant part of our journey. They have supported us through the most difficult time we could ever imagine. Their mission is to provide help and healing for bereaved parents and children, regardless of their ability to pay, offering a sliding scale for individual counseling and free support groups.

Please honor Adaline’s memory by supporting Kindermourn. By extending a helping hand to others who must walk this same painful path of grief, we are able to find some purpose in our pain. Your generosity will not only uphold Adaline’s legacy but will also provide vital resources and support to families navigating some of their darkest days.

Kindermourn continues to help us live with our grief by providing a safe space for therapy and the opportunity to connect with truly amazing people who have experienced similar losses. While we would never wish this experience on anyone, we know our journey would have been many times harder without their network and support.

We have been absolutely blown away by the generosity our friends, family, and the MICS community have shown by supporting our team and this event. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Every duck you adopt for Adaline’s Roses helps ensure that other families receive the support they need during an incredibly difficult time.

Giving back to Kindermourn has become a meaningful part of Adaline’s legacy, and we are deeply grateful for your support and your duck adoptions. We will always honor Adaline and continue sharing the love she brought into our lives.

KinderMourn provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children, and teens by offering support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues, and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss.

By adopting ducks, you help children, adults, and families in our community navigate the maze of loss and bereavement. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many.

What Your Ducks Can Do:

A Six Quack (6) - $30

Provides a week's worth of snacks and drinks, offered to all children and teens who visit the KinderMourn home for counseling

The Lucky Dozen (13) - $65

Provides one counseling session for a newly bereaved parent grieving the loss of a child at any age or from any cause

The Whole Raft (20) - $100

Provides one counseling group session with professional KinderMourn counselors for teens grieving the loss of a loved one

Super Flock (50) - $250

Provides counseling with KinderMourn clinical staff to school communities, employers, churches, etc. after a tragic or unexpected death

Thank you for adopting ducks and supporting KinderMourn!