Making noise in honor of silent babies
In loving memory of Aubrey Rae Shapiro, born sleeping 9/29/2020
Our StoryWe founded Aubrey’s Advocate, Inc. after the unimaginable happened. On September 29, 2020—just five days before our scheduled C‑section—we heard the words no parent should ever hear: “We’re sorry, there is no heartbeat.” Our daughter, Aubrey Rae Shapiro, was born at 38 weeks and 4 days. She was perfect, but she was sleeping.
The days and months that followed were a blur of grief and disbelief. That fog lifted sharply the day I opened a bill from our insurance company for more than $3,000. It hadn’t even occurred to me that we would still be responsible for the cost of labor and delivery. How could anyone be expected to pay for giving birth when they left the hospital with empty arms and an empty car seat?
That moment became the catalyst for Aubrey’s Advocate and the beginning of my own path toward healing—advocating in honor of the silent babies and the families who carry their memory forward.
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52 families financially supported across 17 states
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11 provider partnerships across 3 states
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110 mothers supported through our mentorship and Light After Loss program
$75k
Over $75,000 raised to help us Make Noise for Silent Babies
Support Offered
Financial Assistance for Labor and Delivery Bills
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Provider Education and Hospital Support
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Community and Peer Support
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Make an Impact Today.
Make an Impact Today.
Financial donations are a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit
counts. These donations are used to create change within the perinatal loss
community through various projects and partnerships that provide support and
education to the cause, as well as offering financial support for outstanding medical bills for families we are advocating for.
Aubrey’s Advocate is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Donations can be made:
Venmo @AubreysAdvocate
Or directly through this link.