Hilary and Tyler Hughes
$2,098.00 of $12,000 goal
 
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In the United States, 26,000 babies - 71 per day -  leave this earth due to stillbirth– 10 times more than the number of SIDS deaths. One in 200 American pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Worldwide there are over 4 million stillbirths each year. More than half of these babies are at a viable gestational age and could have been saved if we only knew how to recognize that they were in trouble.  For most the cause is never known and these babies appear to be healthy. Unfortunately, there has not been enough attention or funding for stillbirth research. More research is desperately needed to identify the silent causes of stillbirth and develop prevention strategies.  
 
We lost our son Oliver Cohlan Hughes who was born still on January 25, 2013 at 34 weeks gestation.  After 34 weeks, with no medical issues and a normal pregnancy this was a shocking and an extremely difficult thing for us to deal with. It is our hope that other parents and babies will not have to go through such a devastating loss of child. Stillbirths can be prevented, but more research needs to be funded!  We are hoping to be able to do a small part by hosting this event and with your participation we will make a difference! 
 
All money raised for this event will be donated directly to the Star Legacy Foundation (a  501(c)(3) non-profit organization http://starlegacyfoundation.org ). More specifically, to the newly formed NY Metro Chapter of Star Legacy who will allocate funds to projects in the NY metro area.  Star Legacy is dedicated to stillbirth research and education. Star Legacy Foundation is a community of parents, families, and friends of stillborn babies who are dedicated to reducing the number of families impacted by stillbirth, a needless tragedy.
 
Not a day goes by that we do not love and remember Oliver. Your contribution to this event will enable us to honor Oliver’s memory by raising critical funds for stillbirth research and awareness.
 
In this way you can help make a difference. We truly appreciate the support of our friends and family.
 
In loving memory of Oliver,
 
Hilary, Tyler, Carter, and Asher Hughes
Share with your family and friends.
MY STORY
In the United States, 26,000 babies - 71 per day -  leave this earth due to stillbirth– 10 times more than the number of SIDS deaths. One in 200 American pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Worldwide there are over 4 million stillbirths each year. More than half of these babies are at a viable gestational age and could have been saved if we only knew how to recognize that they were in trouble.  For most the cause is never known and these babies appear to be healthy. Unfortunately, there has not been enough attention or funding for stillbirth research. More research is desperately needed to identify the silent causes of stillbirth and develop prevention strategies.  
 
We lost our son Oliver Cohlan Hughes who was born still on January 25, 2013 at 34 weeks gestation.  After 34 weeks, with no medical issues and a normal pregnancy this was a shocking and an extremely difficult thing for us to deal with. It is our hope that other parents and babies will not have to go through such a devastating loss of child. Stillbirths can be prevented, but more research needs to be funded!  We are hoping to be able to do a small part by hosting this event and with your participation we will make a difference! 
 
All money raised for this event will be donated directly to the Star Legacy Foundation (a  501(c)(3) non-profit organization http://starlegacyfoundation.org ). More specifically, to the newly formed NY Metro Chapter of Star Legacy who will allocate funds to projects in the NY metro area.  Star Legacy is dedicated to stillbirth research and education. Star Legacy Foundation is a community of parents, families, and friends of stillborn babies who are dedicated to reducing the number of families impacted by stillbirth, a needless tragedy.
 
Not a day goes by that we do not love and remember Oliver. Your contribution to this event will enable us to honor Oliver’s memory by raising critical funds for stillbirth research and awareness.
 
In this way you can help make a difference. We truly appreciate the support of our friends and family.
 
In loving memory of Oliver,
 
Hilary, Tyler, Carter, and Asher Hughes
Share with your family and friends.

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