My Story…
I'm running the Philadelphia 8K in honor of my son, Jaxx, and every family affected by maternal alloimmunization. During my pregnancy, I developed antibodies that attacked my baby's red blood cells-a condition called maternal alloimmunization that can lead to Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN). Our journey was filled with fear, countless appointments, and uncertainty as Jaxx was born with severe anemia and required medical care.
Maternal alloimmunization is a rare condition that remains largely unknown, with limited research and far too little awareness. The Maternal Alloimmunization Foundation is working to change that by providing education, supporting families, advocating for improved care, and increasing awareness so more babies can be diagnosed and treated in time. Every donation helps bring hope to families like ours and moves us one step closer to a future where no one faces this journey alone.
Description
I’m running Philadelphia Marathon Weekend with Team MAF to support families affected by maternal alloimmunization and HDFN.
Maternal alloimmunization happens when a pregnant person develops antibodies that can attack a baby’s red blood cells. This can lead to hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, or HDFN, a serious condition that can cause severe anemia, jaundice, NICU stays, blood transfusions and in the most heartbreaking cases, loss.
The Maternal Alloimmunization Foundation supports families through education, advocacy, care packages, patient resources and community support. Their work helps families feel less alone and helps raise awareness around a condition that too many people have never heard of until they are facing it themselves.
Every mile I run is for these babies and families.
Thank you for supporting my fundraiser and helping MAF protect babies before and after birth.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 | Tim Casey | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 13 | Jess | $26.19 |
| Jul 12 | Donna C | $52.38 |
| Jul 09 | Lauren Mastroianni | $104.75 |
| Jul 09 | A Young | $26.19 |
| Jul 08 | Kelly Ehrenberg | $26.19 |