Dunkin Allen Memorial Shootout

Mitch & Holley Keim's Story

When Holley and I got married we were both on the same page about having children - it was something we agreed that we didn't want any part of. We were going to be the fun aunt and uncle whose only responsibility was taking care of each other. Being the fun aunt and uncle to not only our own nieces and nephews but to our friends' little ones quickly changed our mind.

After over a year of trying we finally got pregnant for the second time. After our first pregnancy loss we were both scared and taking it one day at a time trying to not get too ahead of ourselves.  Eventually, we got to hear his heartbeat, we got to watch him grow and we got to feel him kick and punch as we started preparing for his arrival.

Unfortunately, we never got to meet Dunkin. Dunkin's heart stopped beating and he was delivered on New Years Eve 2024 - 36 weeks into his journey. Throughout this unimaginable process there were plenty of resources shared but the one that stood above all was the Forget-Me-Not basket we received from one of our nurses. Between the resources provided, trinkets and stuffed elephant, Forget-Me-Not allowed us to leave the hospital with some sense of comfort in such a dark time.

Forget-Me-Not Baskets Mission

Forget-Me-Not Baskets provides grief support, comfort and remembrance to families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or childbirth.

Forget-Me-Not Baskets has donated over 15,000 baskets to families throughout Ohio and beyond. All proceeds from this event will be used to provide bereavement baskets to hospitals througout Ohio.