Olivia's Blankets was created in memory of Olivia Madilynn by her Aunt Decnie. The blankets are created so that parents that lose a child can keep half of the blanket while keeping the other half with their child. You can read more about Decnie's story and Olivia's Blankets at www.love.sissy.com.
We are always collecting blankets for this special project. If you would like to donate receiving blankets please contact me at [email protected]. You can purchase from our wishlist and have them sent directly to us.
Once a year we hold an Olivia's Blankets Event to create these blankets to donate to hospitals. Check my Facebook page for the next event.
We are always collecting blankets for this special project. If you would like to donate receiving blankets please contact me at [email protected]. You can purchase from our wishlist and have them sent directly to us.
Once a year we hold an Olivia's Blankets Event to create these blankets to donate to hospitals. Check my Facebook page for the next event.
If you are interested in adding Olivia's Blankets to your bereaved care packages, please contact Jen at [email protected].
These are a few of the places that have benefited from having our blankets.
These are a few of the places that have benefited from having our blankets.
Founder & President
Asher James Congenital Heart Disease & Thrombosis Foundation/Little Birds Foundation
After losing my son Asher to blood clots, I wanted to start a foundation in his memory to spread awareness in pediatric blood clots and to hopefully one day be able to fund research. My husband and I ran the foundation together from 2012 until 2020 when we decided to dissolve the foundation.
Volunteer
Pediatric Congenital Heart Association (PCHA) IL
I took some time off from volunteering after my daughter Nina was born but am happy to be back to volunteering for this amazing support group.
website: conqueringchd.org/illinois/
website: conqueringchd.org/illinois/
Bereavement Coordinator 2014-2016
Mended Little Hearts of Chicago and Mended Little Hearts National Organization
After losing Asher, I found support in a CHD support group. Soon I became the bereavement coordinator. I started the Angel (Bereaved) Group for Mended Little Hearts of Chicago involving a memory box program and bereaved family events. Became the Bereavement Coordinator for MLH and helped start angel programs for each chapter. Held a webinar on the angel memory box program and gave bereavement training at Conference. Started the campaign #RememberOurHearts for bereaved families to spread CHD (congenital heart defect) awareness.
website: www.mendedlittlehearts.org
website: www.mendedlittlehearts.org
Veteran
Served in the U.S. Army from 2003 - 2007.
Media Spotlight
Good Morning America - Home Values Hit 9-year Low
CBS2 - 'Team Asher' Helps Keep Parents Spirits Up
Documentary: American Indian Veteran: The Untold Story
Heartbeat Magazine - Remembering Our Angels
Chicago Parent Magazine - Remembering the Youngest Victims of Congenital Heart Defects
Walking with Families Podcast - Losing a Child to CHD
CBS2 Chicago - Sorrow & Love Abound at Grief: A Mother's Journey
CBS2 Chicago - Rainbow Baby Photo Shoot Shows Hope After Loss
Daily Herald - Schaumburg Event aimed at comforting those who lost a child