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Share Ambassador

Lisa Zorn

When I considered being an ambassador for Share, I thought to myself I could do this. I have done other fundraising, so this shouldn’t be too hard. I wasn’t sure exactly what to do, but I knew many of the reasons why. When I told my husband Butch and my kids what I was going to do, and asked for their support, they all agreed. They all know my strong belief in Share, and know the sadness I have for the families I work with.

The reasons are very simple, but very real. I see the pain firsthand that parents experience with the loss of a child, no matter the amount of time they have had with the baby. I feel that all life needs to be acknowledged, and treated with respect and dignity. Share is here to help families to heal and begin to bloom again, with hope, as they move ahead in their new life.

I remember many of the families that I have worked with and their little ones. Each of these people holds a special place in my heart. I recall the first mom I worked with, as I was just a new graduate nurse. The sadness she had in not having her little boy to take home from the hospital with her was overwhelming. She spoke of all the plans they had and her baby’s nursery all ready for him. It was then that I knew Share was important. I kept in contact with that mother for several years, only to see her welcome home 2 other babies. She told me that without Share, she may have never healed.

I think one of the biggest reasons is this: I recall a conversation with my own mother when I was young, and asked her about her miscarried babies. She told me it was very sad and the people at the hospital told her not to worry, that she could have more kids; look at all the ones she has already. She was told to just forget about it and move on, but mom said she was sad and did miss those babies. I know my mom is proud of me for being a part of Share and helping to bring hope to other moms.

The most rewarding part of my Ambassadorship is hearing people say what a great organization I am helping. I received a letter from my brother, and he wrote that his heart goes out to parents that have suffered the loss of a child. He also said he hopes the families I help never give up hope, and those who have contributed to my Ambassadorship share in the sorrow they feel. Reading those words from my brother who, like myself, has never lost a child, mean so much to me, and reaffirm what I am doing.

I was able to raise over $3,500 for Share through a few simple ways. With the help of my sister, I did a letter writing campaign telling family and friends about Share and what we do. Many who had never heard of the organization thought it was wonderful what I was doing. With the help of my children and a few of their friends, we collected money outside two local Wal-Mart stores. We handed out Share flyers and told people about the organization. The kids were amazed at the generosity of complete strangers, and how some people would share their story. My coworkers at St. Joseph Hospital West were very generous as I held a bake sale and basket raffle to benefit my Ambassadorship. Many people who work there were not familiar with the program at all, so it felt good to make it aware to all fellow employees.

I am proud to be an Ambassador for Share and hope to do it again. I want to continue to see families have hope, and that the hope will turn to blooms.