perinatal loss support
Project Gabriela 5K
Project Gabriela is dedicated to raising awareness to Gabriela’s story as well as families affected by perinatal loss. Gabriela’s story is her own, but the experience is one similar to those of many others. Our mission is to honor the lives lost and offer comfort to their families through purposeful engagement. In our commitment to advocacy, education, and outreach, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of those touched by perinatal loss, ensuring that no one feels alone in their grief. All race proceeds from the Project Gabriela Race For Babies 5K will further support the Gabriela Grace Foundation’s mission.
nec awareness
(NEC) Necrotizing Entercolitis
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and medically fragile infants. It can lead to intestinal tissue damage that causes lifelong complications or like Gabriela’s situation, death.
May 17th is NEC Awareness Day and we aim to raise awareness about this disease in hopes that one day families won’t have to experience the terrible diagnosis of NEC. The Gabriela Grace Foundation supports the NEC society and everything it is doing to help build a world without NEC.
nicu support and awareness
Gabriela Grace Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Gabriela Grace Endowed Memorial Scholarship supports students at the University of Central Florida School of Nursing who are interested in pursuing a career in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
When a premature baby is born as result of preterm premature rupture of membranes or other pregnancy complications they are placed and cared for in the NICU. Since NEC primarily affects premature babies, creating a scholarship for those who are interested in working in the NICU helps increase awareness around this disease and the difficulties of caring for a premature baby while also supporting those who support their families.
pprom awareness
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
During pregnancy, if the amniotic sac or “water” breaks before 37 weeks, this is considered Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM).1 PPROM is responsible for 30-40 percent of preterm births and impacts 150,000 women in the U.S. every year.1 The most common pregnancy complications related to PPROM are intra-amniotic infection (chorioamnionitis), pulmonary hypoplasia, and premature birth.1
The Gabriela Grace Foundation hopes that by increasing awareness and education about PPROM, families feel empowered to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their babies. This allows families to advocate for the best possible care and support from healthcare providers.
1. Practice Bulletin No. 160: Premature Rupture of Membranes. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jan. 127 (1):e39-51. [Medline] via https://www.aapprom.org/community/ppromfacts
