My husband and I got pregnant with our daughter Francesca “Frankie” Maeve DePaolo via IVF. I was about 2 years post cancer diagnosis so we were considered “high risk.” At about 20 weeks my body went into preterm labor and I was forced to deliver my baby early. She was unfortunately too small and did not make it. Every year on her birthday we celebrate by sending a lantern up to heaven to her while celebrating her adopted brothers adoption anniversary – yes, they fell on the same day just one year apart.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story and learn about our baby who will only live on in our hearts… forever. We would like to ask that you help the organization that has helped us and helps so many others in their times of need.
All donations made to this page are made in loving memory of our baby gone too soon and will be used towards the WNYPBN’s Program.
Due to the restrictions and safety precautions required by New York State because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WNYPBN has to restructure our annual events. In response to this series of unfortunate circumstances, the creative team has come up with alternatives to our annual events, while still paying tribute to your beautiful babies and helping others who are in need of assistance after the loss of their babies, while keeping our community safe.
Please visit our Events tab for information about our upcoming 2022 Events and Fundraisers. We hope you are all able to participate in one or all of our events as we adapt to our “New Normal” and continue to stay in good health and be safe. We are grateful for your support!
Thank you, Emily, Christine, Sue, Kelly and our Event Volunteer Committee
