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Help Debra raise money

For participating in 2021 Virtual Spring Walk

My Story…

Dear Family and Friends,

Although many of you were there to provide support and comfort me, others may not know that on March 7,1991 I  lost my firstborn son Kevin, a few hours after his birth. Many years later, I learned about an organization called, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. NILMDTS is a nonprofit organization that is very near and dear to my heart. It provides parents with the gift of remembrance photography when suffering the loss of a baby.

In memory of Kevin, I have decided to step out of my “comfort zone” and ask all of you to help me raise funds in order to provide this precious, irreplaceable gift for parents. These parents, unknowingly, will sadly walk in my shoes one day. On 3/7/1991, taking photos of my beautiful baby was the furthest thing from my mind. When I left the hospital with “empty arms,”  I was handed two Polaroid photos of Kevin that I will ALWAYS treasure. These photos were not taken by a professional photographer, nor were they photos that one would display. That being said, I still couldn’t be more grateful for having them in my possession.

Having experienced the loss of a child, I know how very important heirloom remembrance portraits can be in the “healing process.”  Unfortunately, there will always be bereaved parents and this is why supporting NILMDTS is so important. Please visit nowilaymedowntosleep.org to learn about the history of the organization and their new Medical Affiliate program which has been crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic, when photographers are not allowed in the hospitals. 

You may know a photographer or someone in the medical field who would volunteer to do the most meaningful work they may ever do with a camera. If not, perhaps you can simply join me by making a donation, big or small. Team KIRSCHEY KISSES thanks you in advance!


With love and sincere appreciation,

Debra (Kirschner)

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Help raise money for the NILMDTS Spring Virtual Remembrance Walk!

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 24 Catherine Moy Glad to help. Warmest love from YR. $105.00
Mar 24 Molly Mc Good luck Deb! $131.25
Mar 23 Julian and Syndi Garay What a great cause. So proud of you. I know how private you are ❤️ $131.25
Mar 23 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Mar 23 Amy & Bruce Margolis $105.00
Mar 19 Elaine Shuttleworth Good luck Deb! $105.00
Mar 12 Belinha De Abreu Blessings and love. Undisclosed amount
Mar 11 Lesli Greenberg ❤️❤️ Undisclosed amount
Mar 09 Christine Pendergast Thank you for the good work you are doing. God bless Baby Kevin $52.50
Mar 09 Bette Bussel Undisclosed amount