Check made out to order "Gemma's Hope"
Address to send check: 6302 Gold Dust Court Charlotte, NC 28269

<h3>Help give the precious gift of grief resources, keepsakes, & hope to bereaved parents who lose a baby in the hospital.</h3><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">Gemma's Hope</a> is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing practical resources to hospitals and hope to families after pregnancy and infant loss.  Gemma's Hope operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina but serves all regions of the United States.  We offer support and resources to families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.   Run entirely by volunteers who have lost their own children, our <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/book-carts" style="font-size:13.9967px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(67, 67, 67);text-decoration:underline;letter-spacing:0em;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Bereavement Book Cart program</a><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"> has donated over $23,000 to 19 North Carolina hospitals since 2022.  These hospitals serve over 1,500 families <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit">every year<span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"> who have lost a baby.  Our 2025 goal is to raise $20,000 which will enable us to donate 100 Book Carts to small community hospitals with no bereavement resources for families!<div style="line-height:1.38;direction:ltr;text-align:left;margin-left:32px;text-indent:0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:24px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1734033502/nvgssj91fh54g8549xii.png" style="width:433px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />How You Can Contribute </div>1) "Donate" to sponsor a Team or our General Fund 2) Create a Team by clicking "Fundraise" - you'll be send a fundraising link that you can share with friends, family, and on social media for people to donate to!  There are zero costs or fees to fundraising this way!  3)  Help us with <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/volunteer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">volunteering</a>, <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/events" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">fundraising events</a>, shopping our <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/our-wishlist" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">Amazon Wishlist</a> for hospital supplies, and spreading awareness! Book Carts cost anywhere from $150-$1000+ to start in a new hospital (small community hospitals ~$150, medium medical centers ~$500, large urban hospitals ~$1,000).  The cost varies because we bring only the resources the hospital needs for the next 1-2 years.  So even if there is a Book Cart in a hospital already, they still need continual funding to support their restock needs for next year.  If you're starting a fundraiser we recommend starting with $500 as your goal. About Bereavement Book Carts<div style="line-height:1.38;direction:ltr;text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit">These Book Carts contain grief books, resources, keepsake boxes & teddy bears, and small items like ink print kits to preserve baby’s hand and footprints forever.  The carts are stocked and then donated to hospitals, where staff can roll into a patient’s room when a baby has died.  Families are offered choices in books, stuffed animals, and memory making opportunities - these small gifts make a huge impact to families who have never had to go through this before.  We've tried to take the guesswork and stress off of families and hospital staff to make things as simple and wholesome as possible so that they can soak up every second holding their sweet baby.  Everything is free to families experiencing loss in the hospital - all paid for by generous donors like you.  This "pay it forward" model has allowed us to sustain 21 Book Carts in 18 hospitals in North Carolina in less than 2 years!</div><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1734032697/cukwzpshpb2n8dvwkcjx.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> Each Book Cart has a sticker on it with a baby's name - that baby's family helped fund the materials for the Book Cart.  Their family, friends, colleagues, and local organizations pitched in to support the next family experiencing the devastating loss of a child.  We celebrated over a dozen families that helped contribute to our cause and donated over $10,000 to make it happen.   <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1734032382/voptjcpvseczbnosbx6j.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Last name, Thank you &mdash; truly. Your donation means so much to us and will directly support grieving parents in ways that matter deeply. &nbsp;Because of your generosity, we&rsquo;re able to provide more comfort resources, books, and support to families walking through unimaginable loss. Every gift brings hope, and yours helps us extend that hope even further. Want to keep the momentum going? We&#39;d love to connect about bringing one of our Gemma&rsquo;s Hope Book Carts to a hospital near you. With gratitude, Ally ShawFounder + Gemma&#39;s mom<a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.gemmas-hope.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Gemma&#39;s Hope </a>📬 <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@gemmas-hope.com" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">info@gemmas-hope.com</a>📞 <a fr-original-style="" href="http://704-659-4957" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">704-659-4957</a>

Thank you for fundraising with us!  Gemma's Hope is 100% volunteer run, so every dollar that is donated goes towards our mission. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1718894161/xh2k1mb4d0vro8fixh24.webp" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> Please checkout our <a href="http://www.gemmas-hope.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">website</a> for more information about our mission, goals, & current projects. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, and for current updates.

Support Gemma's Hope & Bring Bereavement Book Carts To Hospitals!

<h3>Help give the precious gift of grief resources, keepsakes, & hope to bereaved parents who lose a baby in the Atrium Health Lake Norman Medical Center (opens July 1st, 2025).</h3> All bereavement items donated to this hospital are completely free to families experiencing a loss.  This brand new hospital needs $1,500 in supplies:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">A small Bereavement Book Cart with grief books + resources for parents & young siblings</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Keepsake boxes for baby's items</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Stuffed animals + handmade baby blankets</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Ink for hand/foot prints + jars for locks of hair</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">A digital camera (to have as a spare in case a professional photographer is unavailable)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Dignity boxes for transporting baby's body</li></ul><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"><a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">Gemma's Hope</a> is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing practical resources to hospitals and hope to families after pregnancy and infant loss.  Gemma's Hope operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina but serves all regions of the United States.  We offer support and resources to families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.   Run entirely by volunteers who have lost their own children, our <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/book-carts" style="font-size:13.9967px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(67, 67, 67);text-decoration:underline;letter-spacing:0em;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Bereavement Book Cart program</a><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"> has donated over $25,000 to 36 hospitals in 12 states since 2022.  These hospitals serve over 2,000 families <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit">every year<span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"> who have lost a baby.  Our 2025 goal is to raise $50,000 which will enable us to donate 100 Book Carts to  community hospitals with no bereavement resources for families!<div style="line-height:1.38;direction:ltr;text-align:left;margin-left:32px;text-indent:0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:24px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1734033502/nvgssj91fh54g8549xii.png" style="width:433px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />How You Can Contribute </div>1) "Donate" to sponsor a Team or our General Fund 2) Create a Team by clicking "Fundraise" - you'll be send a fundraising link that you can share with friends, family, and on social media for people to donate to!  There are zero costs or fees to fundraising this way!  3)  Help us with <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/volunteer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">volunteering</a>, <a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/events" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit">fundraising events</a>, shopping our <a href="https://a.co/0tt3bwp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit"></a><a href="https://www.gemmas-hope.com/our-wishlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit" target="_blank">Amazon Wishlist</a> for hospital supplies, and spreading awareness! About Bereavement Book Carts<div style="line-height:1.38;direction:ltr;text-align:left;margin-left:0px;text-indent:0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0em;" style="font-size:14px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:0em;box-sizing:inherit">These Book Carts contain grief books, resources, keepsake boxes & teddy bears, and small items like ink print kits to preserve baby’s hand and footprints forever.  The carts are stocked and then donated to hospitals, where staff can roll into a patient’s room when a baby has died.  Families are offered choices in books, stuffed animals, and memory making opportunities - these small gifts make a huge impact to families who have never had to go through this before.  We've tried to take the guesswork and stress off of families and hospital staff to make things as simple and wholesome as possible so that they can soak up every second holding their sweet baby.  Everything is free to families experiencing loss in the hospital - all paid for by generous donors like you.  This "pay it forward" model has allowed us to sustain 21 Book Carts in 18 hospitals in North Carolina in less than 2 years!</div><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1734032697/cukwzpshpb2n8dvwkcjx.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> Each Book Cart has a sticker on it with a baby's name - that baby's family helped fund the materials for the Book Cart.  Their family, friends, colleagues, and local organizations pitched in to support the next family experiencing the devastating loss of a child.  We celebrated over a dozen families that helped contribute to our cause and donated over $10,000 to make it happen.   <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1734032382/voptjcpvseczbnosbx6j.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you so much for your generous support. Your donation is already making an impact—because of you, we can bring more comfort, resources, and hope to parents grieving the loss of their precious babies.  Every dollar raised through this fundraiser helps us expand our reach and continue placing grief resource book carts in hospitals where they’re so deeply needed. If you’d like to help us bring a cart to a hospital in your community, we’d love to connect. Just reach out—we’d be honored to work together. With heartfelt gratitude, Ally ShawExecutive Director, Founder, & Gemma's mom<a href="http://www.gemmas-hope.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Gemma’s Hope</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1749700219/wysiwyg/h5e9vc6c0iiyzenkwsp8.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Give Grief Comfort + Support to Bereaved Parents at the New Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital

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### Context Profile for Gemma's Hope

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - **Mission:** Gemma's Hope is dedicated to supporting bereaved families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Their mission revolves around providing resources such as curated book carts, keepsake items, and hospital support to help families navigate their grief.
   - **Cause:** The organization focuses on education and emotional support for families dealing with the loss of a child, aiming to foster healing through community engagement and resource provision.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Events:** 
     - **Cheers to Hope: Annual Gala + Kickoff Party:** A citywide fundraiser that includes a silent auction, signature drinks, and opportunities to sponsor hospital book carts.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns:** The organization conducts various fundraising initiatives to support their mission, including the annual gala and other community events.
   - **Community Programs:** They provide educational resources and emotional support to families, particularly through hospital partnerships.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of Gemma's Hope is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **supportive**. The language used is warm and inviting, aiming to create a sense of community and connection among supporters and families. The use of exclamation points and emojis adds a casual and uplifting touch to their communications.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - Gemma's Hope frequently uses emojis in their communications, particularly in event descriptions and emails. Commonly used emojis include:
     - 🌆 (cityscape)
     - 💛 (yellow heart)
     - 🎁 (gift)
     - 🎟️ (ticket)
     - 🥂 (clinking glasses)
     - 📚 (books)
     - 🎶 (musical notes)
   - Emojis are used to enhance the emotional appeal and create a friendly atmosphere, appearing multiple times in event promotions and email confirmations.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Specific founding details were not available on the website.
   - **Scale:** The organization has conducted a total of 107 forms and 17 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics:** While specific metrics were not detailed, the focus on supporting bereaved families suggests a significant emotional and community impact.
   - **Volunteer Info:** Information regarding volunteer opportunities was not explicitly mentioned on the website, but the community-driven nature of their events implies potential for volunteer involvement.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Use a warm, conversational tone that reflects empathy and support. Incorporate friendly language and exclamation points to convey enthusiasm.
   - **Structure:** Keep sentences concise and engaging. Use bullet points for clarity, especially when listing event features or benefits.
   - **Emojis:** Integrate relevant emojis to enhance emotional connection and visual appeal, particularly in event promotions and social media posts.
   - **Personalization:** Use personalized greetings in emails and communications to foster a sense of connection with the audience.

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