REMEMBERING Matthew Christopher
Thank you for visiting our Fundraising/Team page for the Let's Not Be Still Walk/Run for the Star Legacy Foundation.
On July 13, 2015, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy, Matthew Christopher Ommen into this world. Although his life on this earth only lasted a few minutes outside of his mom's protection, we couldn't be more proud as parents of this perfect boy.
Matthew was born via emergency c-section at 5lbs 8oz and 18 inches. It was determined that Matthew’s death was caused by a true knot in the umbilical cord. It is believed that Matthew entered into an intrauterine fetal coma during the previous night, but was strong enough to keep his heart beating for another 20 hours.
After the passing of our son, we began searching for answers. We already knew we wanted to ensure that our son made a difference in the world and would hopefully help save future children. We believe that the Star Legacy Foundation is the organization in which our son, through us, will make a difference. This year, as a way to remember, grieve, and honor Matthew, we will be participating in the Star Legacy Foundation's 3rd Annual Let's Not Be Still! Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Run/Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. We know that many people loved Matthew, and would be honored if you would join our team and participate in any way you feel comfortable. You may even register as a Virtual Participant. As a Virtual Participant, you will receive an official event shirt prior to 9/26/15 so you can walk or run wherever you are. And, of course your donations, of which every penny donated goes directly to our programs and projects, would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for joining us in this journey and supporting us. We have great hope that in our lifetime, the 26,000 families a year in the United States who suffer the loss of a child to stillbirth can be significantly reduced through enhanced research and education. Furthermore, we will continue to provide love and support to families when they learn their baby will not be born alive or is not expected to live long after birth.
With love,
Mark & Christine
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Join us for the Let's Not Be Still! Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness event in Eden Prairie, MN on September 26, 2015! You can designate your registration to a specific team/fundraising page listed.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Kristina Kuhn | 09/29/2015 | $50.00 | Jessica Mann | 09/29/2015 | $50.00 | Continued prayers for you all. What a special way to honor Matthew! | Joy Northweather | 09/26/2015 | $75.00 | Love you. | William Klug | 09/25/2015 | $50.00 | Susan Kirkman | 09/25/2015 | $100.00 | Praying the efforts of this foundation will have an impact on stopping the silencing of our precious babies. We love you deeply! | Mark D. Ommen | 09/25/2015 | $500.00 | In honor of our beautiful son. | Jenna Nelson | 09/23/2015 | $40.00 | The Nelson family will be thinking of you guys on Saturday! We love you!! | Erica Spangler | 09/22/2015 | $25.00 | "God is our refuge and our strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore I will not fear..." We thank God for Matthew and continue to hold you in our prayers! | Mark/Marci Baldwin | 09/19/2015 | $100.00 | Praise the Lord of Life!!! | Marie Pearl | 09/16/2015 | $35.00 | Marie Pearl | 09/16/2015 | $25.00 | To my dear friends Mark and Christine...I know it's not much, but I hope you both know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers! The love you have for sweet Matthew is unmatched and I know he will forever be your little boy and guardian angel! All my love! | Allen and Julie Payne | 09/15/2015 | $200.00 | Anonymous Friend | 09/04/2015 | $1,000.00 | Amy Altholz | 09/03/2015 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 09/02/2015 | $250.00 | Gregg & Julie Kuhlmann | 08/28/2015 | $300.00 | Chase and Melissa Grafton | 08/27/2015 | $70.00 | Chase and Melissa Grafton | 08/27/2015 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 08/27/2015 | $500.00 | Cheryl Brinker | 08/26/2015 | $70.00 | Sonya Kibbee | 08/26/2015 | $40.00 | Praying for you daily. Love you! | Susan $Greg Traynor | 08/25/2015 | $100.00 | In memory of Matthew Christopher | Gerald & Paula Scheperle | 08/25/2015 | $25.00 | Sara Peters | 08/25/2015 | $50.00 | Iowa Insurance Division Staff | 08/24/2015 | $300.00 | In memory of Matthew and in the hope that medical research may save others. | Rick and Jeanelle Mooney | 08/24/2015 | $100.00 | Nancy and Dan McDade | 08/24/2015 | $100.00 | In loving memory | Melissa and Dave Rigler | 08/24/2015 | $50.00 | Chrissy and Mark, Dave and I have been thinking of you two and your families during this difficult time. Many prayers your way. Matthew will forever be your guardian angel. Much love to you all. Melissa and Dave Rigler | Linda and Marlyn Miller | 08/22/2015 | $70.00 | Tracy Senf | 08/22/2015 | $100.00 | Steve and Lori Peters Family | 08/21/2015 | $40.00 | Cathy Ibaviosa | 08/21/2015 | $50.00 | In Memory of Matthew and continued prayers for family | Steve & Debbie Resner | 08/21/2015 | $50.00 | Leland & Krisha Uden | 08/21/2015 | $15.00 | Stephen Volz | 08/21/2015 | $50.00 | Clara Mueller | 08/21/2015 | $50.00 | In memory of little Matthew with prayer for God's comfort to family. | Linda and Marlyn Miller | 08/20/2015 | $300.00 | In loving memory of our beautiful and precious grandson, Matthew | Ken Hartman | 08/20/2015 | $50.00 | Brian & Rachel Meyers | 08/20/2015 | $50.00 | Doug and Sharon Ommen | 08/20/2015 | $100.00 | Steve and Julie Heideman | 08/19/2015 | $50.00 | Remembering Matthew | Kathryn Langrehr | 08/19/2015 | $50.00 | Mark D. Ommen | 08/18/2015 | $50.00 | Nathan Domsch | 08/18/2015 | $50.00 |
| Total | $5,430.00 | ||