Milo : Forever Held Close
His diagnosis and death deeply impacted our lives. We were thrust into a world we didn’t recognize, trying to navigate the deep grief of losing a child while still being parents and attempting to move forward. The aftermath of child loss is a winding road and can be treacherous. We have to learn how to…
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May 8, 2025
OAW Expands Reach and Builds Community During St. Louis ShutterFest Photography Conference
On Angels’ Wings spent a meaningful and productive week in St. Louis at the nationally recognized ShutterFest Photography Conference. The experience deepened connections with photographers and families alike, and created new opportunities to expand OAW’s compassionate mission.
May 5, 2025
OAW Founder/Executive Director Earns Prestigious CFRE Certification
Michelle Cramer, On Angels’ Wings Founder and Executive Director, earns Prestigious CFRE Certification, strengthening the organization’s commitment to ethical and effective fundraising
April 16, 2025
Renesemee : Little Fighter
Thirteen minutes after birth, Renesemee’s heart started beating. She definitely was a fighter. Her daddy holding her made her start breathing.
April 16, 2025
Sophia : Life is Short
Sophia’s diagnosis reminded me how short life is. I need to cherish every moment I have with my two other kids. We love to talk about Sophia and how she is in a far better place now. We miss her dearly. My kids draw pictures of her all the time. Life is truly such an…
April 16, 2025
What is Anencephaly?
Learn more about anencephaly and what the diagnosis means for your unborn child.
March 25, 2025
Evie : Life is Precious
We hope that Evie lives a normal, full life, stays strong, and that—as her family—we never take a single thing for granted. We don’t sweat the small stuff anymore. Life is precious.
March 25, 2025
Dawson : Unique, Resilient, Brave, and Wonderful
Everything changed at the time of his birth. Only then did we begin to understand the magnitude of his sickness and the challenges that were ahead. After he was born, his doctors could finally give us more information about the severity of his condition. Reality set in once we had some concrete facts.
March 25, 2025
Maddox : That He Dreams Big
I hope for happiness, health, love, and wellbeing. I hope life is fair to him. That he surrounds himself with people who see his worth and respect him. Friends who cherish him. I hope he dreams of all the possibilities and ways he can contribute to changing the world.
March 25, 2025
What is a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
Learn the answer to “what is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia?” and how this condition impacts health from birth.
February 20, 2025
Cecelia : Finding Joy Through Heartbreaking Loss
We had 10 weeks from the diagnosis to love Cecelia as much as we could. We sought an induction the day before her due date, as I couldn’t feel her kicking and moving as much as before. It was really scary. She stayed with us though labor, her heartbeat on the monitor. We had a…