Abel Speaks is supporting families who have chosen to carry a child with a life limiting diagnosis. There are no words to describe the moment where you learn that your child’s life may be far shorter than you’d ever hoped or imagined. It feels impossible to know where to turn, and even take another step. Founded by a couple who found themselves in that very position, Abel Speaks was born out of this experience and exists to walk with parents who have chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis. Every child’s life can be beautiful and meaningful, no matter the length. On this road where you never thought you’d find yourself, you are not alone. We are here to walk with you.​ -Daniel and Kelly Crawford

Verity's Village provides hope, encouragement, education, and practical support for families who receive an unexpected diagnosis for their baby. It takes a village to support our sweet daughter Verity, who has Trisomy 18 and wasn't expected to make it to birth. While she is now thriving and developing in her own special way, we remember the difficulty of the early days of receiving her diagnosis during pregnancy and those frightening first days, weeks, and months. We are grateful for the "village" of people who have come alongside us, from doctors and therapists to educators and other special-needs parents. Abortion was never an option for us. We believe all individuals are created on purpose for a purpose by a loving God who makes no mistakes. The decision for us to carry our Verity and give her life-supporting interventions was an easy one. But it isn’t so clear-cut for everyone. When the medical team you trust is telling you that your child will suffer if he or she makes it to term…when an experienced doctor says a baby with a prenatal diagnosis has “no chance” of survival…it’s an easy path to abortion. Parents think it’s a humane choice in light of the information they receive. Verity’s Village is a community dedicated to providing• accurate, up-to-date information about life-limiting diagnoses• support for parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis• real-life stories of those living and thriving with special-needs conditions• testimonials from those who chose life despite the odds and found peace and beauty in the journey. We do this in the following ways:• Providing an online platform for support and educational resources• Providing physical products for support and educational resources• Providing care packages to women who have had miscarriages or stillbirths• Providing celebration packages to women who give birth and ask for life-saving interventions based on the child’s needs, not the diagnosis, and• Collaborating with other organizations that have similar goals and values.

Lillian’s Foundation will create care packages for medically complex children, bereavement packages for Angel mamas, and also work side-by-side with Laree + Co. to donate and design clothing specifically for medically complex children in the hospital. Lillian Rose was diagnosed with Mosaic Trisomy 18 and lived for 1,777 glorious, magical, and beautiful days. She is a world changer, the most beautiful person I’ve ever met, and an inspiration to thousands. She has the best smile and laugh, the brightest blue eyes, the longest curly brown hair, and the most kissable little nose. Although Lils’ earthly body is no longer here to continue her journey, we are choosing to carry her in our hearts and continue changing the world for her through her brand (Laree + Co.) started in 2018 and now the Lillian Rose Foundation, a 501(c)3 founded to create special packages for medically complex warriors, Angel boxes for bereaved mamas, and so much more. She has made such a huge impact on so many lives and will never be forgotten. We are devastated that her physical presence is no longer here with us but we know each day is one day closer to heaven and to our girl.  -Alivia Kraft