Imagining a world where every family
with a critical fetal diagnosis has the resources
and support to embrace their child's life.
Join us on May 24, 2024 for our annual event! Details to come!
WHO WE ARE
The Will White Foundation was founded in 2021 in memory of our son, Will, and supports families in the Kansas City area that receive a critical diagnosis during their pregnancy.
In January 2021 our world was turned upside down when we received a devastating critical fetal diagnosis shortly after our 20 week ultrasound for Will, our third child and first son.
As the pregnancy progressed, our team at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City prepared us that Will would not live a long life.
Will was born on May 25, 2021 and lived for 4 days being loved on and constantly held. His beautiful life ultimately inspired us, his parents, to take our experience and help others – specifically, families who receive a critical fetal diagnosis.
It is hard to express what families go through after hearing that something is wrong with their baby(ies). This is a life changing, life defining, lonely and scary time for these families. And there aren't enough support resources during the fetal period.
We are working to change this.
WHAT WE DO
Our biggest partner is Children's Mercy in Kansas City – where Will was born and where much of our experience was shaped. Each year, Children's Mercy delivers around 200 babies, 30-40 of which are infant loss or still birth babies.
Through the Fetal Health Center at Children's Mercy, we are:
HOW TO HELP
Our annual fundraiser event is held each May close to Will's birthday. Look for 2024 event details to come in early 2024.
Monetary donations to the Will White Foundation can be made throughout the year at the link below or via Venmo.
Will White Foundation merchandise can be purchased year round at the link below. A portion of the proceeds come directly back to the Foundation.
In addition to the above, we continue to seek avenues to support this underserved community. If you know of opportunities within Kansas City or a family who is experiencing a critical fetal diagnosis and needs support, please contact us.
2023 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Thank you for all of your support during our 2023 event. We raised over $30,000 in honor of Will and to fund the Will White Foundation mission. We continue to be humbled by our wonderful community - xoxo
We look forward to next year's event in May 2024. Details to come!
A huge thank you to our generous 2023 donors: