As a young nurse in labor and delivery, I still recall the urgency in the room. A baby had just been delivered—tiny, fragile, and born far too soon. I heard the doctor’s voice: “Leave the baby—he’s too small. Help me with the mother!” But his heart was still beating.

Everyone moving – voices commanding various actions, decisions being made in seconds. But amidst the noise, I saw him—so tiny, so still. And yet… his heart was still beating.

Though the medical team had shifted focus on stabilizing the mother, something deep in my soul told me I could not leave him. I could not place him alone in that cold, stainless steel tray—not while his heart still beat. In that sacred moment, I gently wrapped him in a warm cloth and cradled him in my hands. He only lived a few minutes, but in those moments, he was held. He was seen. He was loved.

That tiny life changed mine forever. It etched on my soul a truth I have never forgotten: every life matters, no matter how small.

His story lives in my heart, and in the mission we continue at Kentucky Right to Life—to stand, love, and advocate for the most vulnerable.

Thank you for helping us defend life at every stage. Thank you for helping us to make sure no child is forgotten. Your support ensures that no child—no matter how small—is forgotten.
– Please pray with us for the most vulnerable.
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His story continues in the mission of Kentucky Right to Life—to stand, love, and advocate for the most vulnerable.  Thank you for making sure no child is forgotten.

Every Life Matters,
Addia Wuchner, R.N., Bioethicist
Executive Director, Kentucky Right to Life