I’m thrilled to be participating in 2026 Fighting for Firsts Campaign, a fundraiser supporting Healthier Moms and Babies!

Healthier Moms and Babies is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering our community’s future by promoting the health and safety of today’s and tomorrow’s moms, babies and families. Thier mission is to reduce infant mortality and improve the outcome of pregnancies in our community.

I’m passionate about this cause and need your help! Every donation—big or small—helps me reach my fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

I am a board member of the Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance comprised of spouses, partners and friends of Fort Wayne physicians.  The Alliance has always supported HMB. Allen County has one of the highest prematurity rates in the state of Indiana. 10.3% of our babies in Allen County are born premature, or before 37 weeks. Healthier Moms and Babies preterm rate for their families they serve is at 2% which is significantly lower than our county average. This speaks volumes for HMB services.

A few of the programs provided by HMB range from mentorship for expecting families, including fathers and caregivers; to in-home visits with nurses and trained staff; to counseling and mental health support; to doula support for families before, during and shortly after childbirth.

Thank you for joining with me in Fighting For Firsts to help our families in need!  Together we can help every child reach their First Birthday! 

Thank you!

Kathy