Finley's Stocking Fundraiser

Finley's Story 

When I became pregnant with our son, Finley, we knew he could be affected by HDFN - my early pregnancy screening came back positive for little-c antibodies. Our older son, Kieran was also affected, but his case was mild, and at that time, we didn’t yet understand how serious this condition could become or how critical specialized care was.

This time, everything changed. Thanks to the Allo Hope Foundation’s guidance, we were able to make proactive, informed decisions and prepare for every step — from pregnancy to delivery and beyond.

After birth, Finley required intensive care and multiple interventions in the NICU, including a blood transfusion, IVIG treatment, quadruple light phototherapy, and other specialized care for his anemia and jaundice. That first week, Finley lived up to his name as a true warrior and showed incredible strength.

Today, he continues to be followed by hematology and is thriving — a daily reminder of how knowledge, preparation, and hope can change outcomes. The Allo Hope Foundation has been essential every step of the way, from pregnancy through Finley’s recovery. Their mission — to educate, support, and connect families affected by maternal alloimmunization — is directly responsible for the healthy little boy we get to hold today.

By contributing to Finley’s Stocking Fundraiser, you’re helping other families access the same life-saving information, referrals, and resources that made all the difference for us. Every donation fills Finley’s stocking with love and ensures that more babies have the chance to come home healthy and strong.

Thank you for helping us honor Finley and for standing with families facing HDFN around the world. Your generosity brings education, treatment, and hope to those who need it most.

From our family to yours, we wish you a beautiful and peaceful holiday season.

Learn more about The Allo Hope Foundation here: https://allohopefoundation.org 

Turning Fear into Hope for Moms & Babies Around the World

Every year, mothers and babies around the world face a rare, life threatening condition called Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN); when a mother’s blood creates antibodies that attack her baby’s red blood cells. With the right care, babies survive HDFN and thrive. Without it, the outcomes can be devastating.

That’s where the Allo Hope Foundation (AHF) comes in. AHF provides education, specialist referrals, global access initiatives, and research so that mothers and babies receive the lifesaving care and support they need during their HDFN diagnosis.

This Giving Tuesday and throughout the holiday season, we are raising money for AHF to honor Finley’s battle with HDFN and to help protect other babies from preventable harm. Please join me in sharing hope with those who need it most by contributing to Finley's Stocking Fundraiser.

Your donation today helps:

• Put a support booklet in the hands of a newly diagnosed mother so she can advocate for her baby

• Fund a blood-type test or Rh immunoglobulin dose for a mother in a low resource country

• Connect a family with a maternal–fetal specialist experienced in HDFN

• Advance research and education to prevent stillbirths and infant deaths caused by alloimmunization and HDFN