Olivia’s Sunshine Foundation
Honoring Olivia Kay Donoho — Supporting NICU Families and Twin Loss Journeys with Love and Compassion.
Remembering our
sweet girl, Olivia
A foundation created in honor of Olivia Kay Donoho. We hope to provide support to families experiencing extended NICU stays, with a focus in twin loss.
Our Mission
At the heart of our foundation is the memory of our sweet girl, Olivia Kay Donoho. In her honor, we are committed to supporting families who are enduring the emotional and physical challenges of extended NICU stays, especially those who are navigating the deep sorrow of twin loss.
We understand that the NICU journey can be filled with uncertainty, fear, and heartache, and that the loss of a twin creates a uniquely complex grief that is often misunderstood and deeply isolating. Through this foundation, we strive to provide not only financial assistance and essential resources, but also a sense of connection and hope.
Our mission is to walk alongside these families during their most vulnerable moments—offering comfort, compassion, and community. We believe that no family should feel alone in their journey, and we are dedicated to honoring Olivia’s legacy by bringing light, love, and meaningful support to those in need.
Our Products
Frequently Ask Questions
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Olivia Kay Donoho was born at 9:22 am on August 13th, 2022 with her twin sister Dorothy. Olivia and Dorothy were the most beautiful baby girls, and despite being born at only 25 weeks, were strong and healthy. On August 15th, 2022, Olivia had a pulmonary hemorrhage, and despite working so hard and being such a warrior, couldn’t pull through. She left her mother’s arms and into Jesus’. She was beautiful. She was courages. She was so, so strong. She is our sunshine.
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Olivia’s Sunshine Foundation was created in honor of our sweet girl, Olivia Kay
Donoho. Our goal is to help other families in the NICU by means of monetary support,
emotional support, educational support, and most importantly, by honoring their babies. Our main
area of focus is in twin loss, extreme prematurity, and lengthy NICU stays. Along with helping
families, we would also like to eventually send a current NICU nurse to Neonatal Nurse
Practitioner school, or possibly a high schooler going into nursing school with a focus in
neonatology. If possible, we also want to be able to donate to other foundations regarding infant
loss, prematurity, and the NICU such as Molly Bears, Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support,
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We are currently collecting donations to give to Cardinal Glennon's ChildLife foundation during Child and Infant Loss Awareness month this October.
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If you know of a family experiencing an extended NICU stay or twin loss, please have them reach out to us, or let us reach out to them. If you want to donate, there is a link on our website. You can also purchase branded items to wear, honor, and represent our cause. Word of mouth is another great way to help us spread our mission and is completely free!
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Until someone goes through the NICU experience, there is really no why to understand how overwhelming it truly is. Most days we were too tired to cook. Gift cards and frozen meals were a Godsend. Our friends organized meal trains and also provided us with gas cards and hotel stays. Babysitting and help with "chores" were also extremely helpful. Anything you can do to take something off their plate is a huge help.
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Say their name. Keep their memory alive. Talk and ask their parents about them. Include them in birthdays and holidays. Donate something in their honor. They were here, they were real, and they deserve to be rememebered.
Reach Out With Love
We’re here to listen, support, and walk beside you. Whether you’re seeking help, sharing your story, or simply need a kind connection — we’re just a message away.