Our Impact in 2025
Infant loss is tragically common—over 20,000 babies die each year in the U.S. Behind each number is a child gone too soon, and a family navigating grief and life without them. For the past 10 years, Walk With Me has supported families in Colorado, reaching up to 21% of families experiencing infant loss annually.
Every year, countless families across the United States face the heartbreaking loss of a baby, including many right here in Colorado. Currently, over 500 families in our state experience the unimaginable grief of infant loss each year.
Since 2015, Walk With Me has been providing compassionate support and meaningful services to families navigating this journey. Through the generosity of our supporters, we partner with hospitals across Colorado to ensure that every family who experiences the loss of a baby receives a Walk With Me keepsake kit—a small but powerful gesture of remembrance and compassion.
Through these hospital partnerships and personal referrals, we are honored to walk alongside families in their grief, helping them honor the lives of their precious babies and reminding them that they are never alone. This year, we have had the privilege of supporting over 136 families—a number that continues to grow each year.
Walking With Our Community
135 Families Served
166 Keepsake Kits Donated
2 Hospitals Enrolled in WWMU
23 Community Events
Partners In Hope
AdventHealth Avista Hospital
We don’t just take care of the patient—we take care of the whole family, including siblings…We are there to sit next to them, hold their hands, cry with them, offer support in every and any way.
Shelly King Counseling
I got into this work because of my own loss—my firstborn daughter. Sixteen years later, I help families walk through grief and trauma, because no one should have to do this alone.
Horan & McConaty
It's not just about care of the deceased. It's also about care for the people who are still living. The trust and dignity placed into the funeral home’s hands allows families to start their grieving journey.
Financial Summary
Contributions come from donors or sponsors during/for fundraising events, while donations are funds given without receiving anything of value in return.
Year-over-Year Growth
Year-over-Year, Walk With Me has witnessed a remarkable expansion in our impact, providing crucial support to an increasing number of families facing the profound challenge of losing a pregnancy or infant. By only word-of-mouth, our organization has seen a remarkable average of 23% annual growth over the past five years. This is a testament to our commitment to reaching and helping more families navigate the path of healing.
Story of Impact
In May 2024, Meghan and Keith faced the unimaginable. They lost their daughter, Bowen Xavier Blesch, at 31 weeks. Keith recalls the moment he learned the devastating news—it didn’t feel real. Shock and disbelief set in as he grappled with the reality that there was nothing he could do to fix what had happened.
In the days that followed, they were given precious time with Bowen—four full days together—yet the pain of her loss was overwhelming. That’s when Walk With Me stepped in. From keepsakes, like a bear weighing the same as Bowen, to support and guidance from those who had experienced loss, Walk With Me helped Meghan and Keith through a journey no parent should face alone.
Thank You!
As we reflect on the past year, our hearts are full of gratitude for you. Because of your generosity and compassion, Walk With Me reached our $600,000 goal—making it possible for families facing the heartbreak of infant loss to receive care, comfort, and meaningful support. We truly could not do this work without you.