In this Viva la Mami Spotlight Episode, we welcome Anna Calix who has dedicated her career to helping other disadvantaged moms and babies thrive. Her profession became her passion when her first child, Liam, was stillborn on his due date in 2016.
She is committed to supporting fellow bereaved parents in their journeys while working toward reducing pregnancy and infant loss through support and education so that fewer families have to live this same experience.
Anna achieves this work through the nonprofit she founded, Gifts from Liam. Diaper need is a growing issue in the US, with half of all babies lacking sufficient diapers to stay clean, dry and healthy. Gifts from Liam’s diaper assistance programs are a cornerstone of the organization’s work.
WAYS TO HELP:
- Donate diapers from their Amazon Wishlist.
- Give a monetary donation: https://www.giftsfromliam.org/donate
- CHICAGOLAND – To drop off your donation in person, find the location closest to you: https://www.giftsfromliam.org/diaperdrive
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
National Bereavement Groups
Chicago Area Bereavement Groups
