Celebrating August 12

As we approach MJ’s due date on August 12, I find myself thinking about everything that day was meant to hold. The anticipation, the joy, and the moment we would finally hold him in our arms. Instead, August 12 is now a date filled with both the deepest kind of love and unimaginable heartbreak.

Although MJ’s life was far too short, his impact continues through MJ’s Legacy Foundation.

This August 12, I’m asking you to help us honor MJ with a $12 donation to the foundation. Your meaningful gift of any amount will allow his legacy to continue bringing comfort, care, and support to families when they need it most.

Foundation Updates

💙 Because of support from people like you, 8 grants have been awarded, providing a total of $19,000 in financial assistance to families on their fertility and pregnancy loss journeys.

💙 In only 3 months, we have received 18 applications from individuals and couples seeking support, demonstrating both the need for these resources and the importance of our mission.

Each application represents a family carrying hopes, dreams, and often heartbreak. We are honored to walk alongside them during such meaningful chapters of their lives.

How You Can Help

You can support MJ's Legacy Foundation by:

  • Sharing our mission with friends and family

  • Following us on Instagram and engaging with our posts

  • Telling individuals and clinics about our grant opportunities

  • Considering a one-time or monthly donation to help us continue funding grants for families in need

    • Monthly donations give our team the opportunity to support even more families

  • Double your donation by seeing if your company allows for corporate giving.

    • Not sure if your company matches donations? Scroll to the bottom of this website and enter your company name.

Every share, donation, and kind word allows us to reach more families and provide hope during difficult seasons.

A Message From Our Founder

As we approach MJ’s due date, John and I, along with our families, hope to turn August 12 into an annual day of giving with MJ’s Legacy Foundation.

Our foundation believes that no family should walk through infertility or pregnancy loss alone. Your generosity helps provide financial assistance, emotional support, and hope to individuals and couples navigating some of life’s most difficult journeys.

With your support, we can turn MJ’s due date into a source of hope for those who need it most.

With immense gratitude,

Emily Knoespel
Founder & President
MJ's Legacy Foundation

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