Our Story
"In 2005, tragedy struck my family. Faith, one of my identical twin girls, died from lung failure and cardiac arrest. At 12 weeks in utero Faith was diagnosed with a hyperplasia of the heart. Children's Hospital began to follow the pregnancy after realizing that she had no left ventricle. We were told that she would have little chance of survival if her heart did not mature throughout the pregnancy.
When Faith and Jaclyn were born, they were transported immediately to Children’s Hospital for emergency neonatal care. When Faith was only one week old, and just over 3lbs, she underwent heart surgery. Recovery was tough for her those first few days after surgery, but within one week she was gaining weight again. Without warning, three weeks later she died. After the autopsy was completed Children's found out
Rachel and Jaclyn Rene, 1 day old, Children’s Hospital Center Washington, DC
the cause of death was due to Multiple Hyperplasia of the Lung.
Throughout the time that Jaclyn and Faith were hospitalized I wondered why so many families had to endure so much pain.
With all the technology and the medical breakthroughs, why are these children still dying?
What's New
March 27, 2007
Philippines Mission Trip
FaithsWork Foundation will sponsor Rebekah Adams as she travels on a mission trip to The Philippines.
March 26, 2007
FaithsWork to Sponser 2007 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
March 13, 2007
We Need Your Help!
When Faith passed away on July 7th, I was devastated by the loss. Immediately I wanted to prevent this from happening to another family. No one should have to experience the loss of a child.
I started Faithswork Foundation to fund research and education to help win the fight against fatal childhood illnesses. In just a few short months, thanks to sponsors, corporate citizens, athletic participants, and volunteers, FaithsWork Foundation has contributed thousands of dollars for neonatal and prenatal research. We are committed to working even harder to ensure that other children aren't lost!"
- Rachel Kelley
FaithsWork Foundation Founder