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May 1, 2023

Cecelia : Here for a Moment

By Shyanne CeradskyMommy to Cecelia FayeAnencephalyJuly 19, 2022 My baby lived 39 precious weeks inside my womb, and just moments outside in the world, and her life still mattered. We went to a third-party ultrasound place to get some 3D photos done of Cecelia when I was 15 weeks pregnant. Almost immediately after starting the…

April 12, 2023

On Angels’ Wings Team Members and Volunteers Attend Photography Conference

OAW Founder and Executive Director teaches classes at photography event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2023 St. Louis, Missouri: On Angels’ Wings team members spent the first week of April 2023 in St. Louis attending the 9th annual Shutterfest photography conference, held at Union Station. Conference festivities began Monday evening, April 3, and classes and events…

April 1, 2023

Chanse : Stable and Thriving

By Janell SchwarzMommy to Chanse SchwarzCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia I found out I was pregnant at 13 weeks. I went in for a routine sonogram at 14 weeks with my OBGYN in Topeka, and I knew then I was having a BOY! This pregnancy was unexpected (I already had three living girls and I had a…

April 1, 2023

Haleigh : Always Smiling

By Tara HahsMommy to HaleighCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Bilateral Wilms Tumors Haleigh was diagnosed with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia while I was pregnant at my 18-week scan. It was really emotional to get that news: A year before we lost a little boy to miscarriage at 17 weeks, only to be told there was a 50% chance of…

March 2, 2023

On Angels’ Wings accomplished a lot in 2022!

On Angels’ Wings is a Missouri non-profit organization that seeks to improve the mental health and wellness of families with medically fragile children (regardless of race, ethnicity, class status or orientation) through therapeutic photography and grief recovery services, free of charge.

March 1, 2023

Winnie : Sweet One

By Emily VinsonMommy to WinnieTrisomy 18Born September 1, 2021 It all started when I had gotten my 10 week NIPT blood test done. It came back 96% positive for the rare genetic disorder, Trisomy18. When my doctor called, she explained that it was a rare disorder, and told me to “just google it.” When we…

February 10, 2023

Executive Director, Michelle Cramer, on Podcast Discussing Grief in the Workplace

https://rootedinrevenue.com/e/hr-reviewing-your-companies-berevement-policies On Angels’ Wings is a Missouri non-profit organization that seeks to improve the mental health and wellness of families with medically fragile children (regardless of race, ethnicity, class status or orientation) through therapeutic photography and grief recovery services, free of charge. oawphoto.org 

February 10, 2023

OAW Launches Photographer Mentorship Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2023 Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri: On Angels’ Wings is pleased to announce that it has launched a mentorship program for photographers interested in volunteering for the organization, but still new to photography. A large portion of the photo sessions OAW provides are taken in the hospital in low light…

February 1, 2023

Executive Director, Michelle Cramer, Featured on Binky Patrol Podcast

https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=v9eht-137c6e8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7 On Angels’ Wings is a Missouri non-profit organization that seeks to improve the mental health and wellness of families with medically fragile children (regardless of race, ethnicity, class status or orientation) through therapeutic photography and grief recovery services, free of charge. oawphoto.org 

January 28, 2023

Harper Mae : Second Heartbreaking Loss

By Katelyn LeeMommy to Harper MaeCHD – Truncus ArteriosusAugust 21 – October 17, 2022 (Scroll below to see the couple’s video story, as well as their update with their miracle rainbow baby born in 2024!)  My husband and I found out we were pregnant with our son in January of 2021. We spent January to May…