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V olume 18, Issue 3Page 51.Suggestions for a Well-DeservedMother’s Day & Father’s DayBy Cathi Lammert and Allegra GrawerAcknowledge that you are parents.2.Be gentle with yourselves. Do onlywhat you can handle. Acknowledge thatthis day could be difficult and determinehow you can comfortably spend the day.3.Alert yourself to the most difficultchallenges of the day, such as attentiongiven to moms and dads at church. Someparents have talked to their clergy aboutthe importance of recognizing all parentsat these celebrations and have benefitedfrom sharing.4.Family gatherings may make you feeluncomfortable. Discuss this with yourfamily and let them know that youappreciate their love and support, but thatyou may not be able to attend or manageyour composure throughout the entireday. Assure them that these feelings willnot be forever.5.Plan ahead. Waiting until the lastminute can cause frustration and hurtfeelings.6.Share with family and friends howthey can help make your day a special one.Sometimes they need specific suggestions,such as sending you each a card, flowersor a donation to Share or another favoritecharity in your baby’s name.7.Treat yourselves with a special gift, anouting, or flowers. Send each other cardsfor these special days.8.Remember your baby by lighting acandle, placing a rose on the altar or dinnertable, or planting a tree or bush.I t is important to tell others what you need. Do notassume that everyone will be aware of how you arefeeling on this day. Being aware in advance that certainsituations may be difficult, such as family gatheringsor church services where parents are recognized,allows you the opportunity to be plan accordingly. Ifyou’ve been asked to do something that makes youuncomfortable, listen to your heart. For some, spendingthe day in bed with the covers pulled up, or on thecouch watching movies, might be the right thing. Besensitive to your own feelings and needs, and aboveall, know that you are parents.

V olume 18, Issue 3Page 7With GratitudeS hare thanks those who have so graciously given these monetary donations in memory of a baby, relative, friend, andin honor of all loved ones and through Matching Gift Programs. Gratuitous donations are also accepted from anyone whowants to help Share in its mission. We gratefully acknowledge these gifts, which help us continue to reach out and fulfillthe daily needs of bereaved parents. Share’s services are available free of charge to bereaved parents, family and friends,or anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of baby.When you make a donation in memory of a/your baby(ies), please include the name(s) of the baby(ies), the birth/deathdate(s) and the parents name(s). If you donate in memory/honor of a special loved one, please include their name(s) andpertinent information. A short message may also be included with any donation.Please remember to include your return address and the addresses of those you wish to receive an acknowledgement.Unless previously authorized to do so, Share will not release any personal information, (address, phone number, e-mail,etc.) except to print donors names in this newsletter. If you wish your name to remain anonymous, please indicate thiswhen submitting your donations.S hare’s mission is to serve those who are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss,stillbirth or in the first few months of life.Six times a year, we share information and ideas from parents and professionals to support andprovide a sense of friendship for bereaved parents. We hope you will find this newsletter helpful and that youwill share it with others you feel it would interest.We encourage you to send your personal articles, stories, poems, artwork and recipes to ournewsletters at any time. Please do not submit copied, copyrighted, or web articles. The Newsletter Editorreserves the right to edit your personal submission for content and/or length to fit the needs of the particularnewsletter edition in which it will appear. Your submission may be used for the current newsletter, or may beused in a future publication. All submissions become the property of Share.Please include all pertinent personal information so we may identify you and your baby/ies in therespective publication. Your submission grants Share permission to list your personal information with thepublication unless instructed otherwise.Newsletter Submission Guidelines:The Mission1. Please provide title, authors’ name and applicable loss information for article submissions. If donatingmonetarily in memory of a baby, please provide loss information, including the parent’s name(s).2. Submissions must be received no later than the 1st of the month, one month prior to issue month. If youare making a donation and would like to be recognized, or honor a birthday or anniversary, in the mostrecent edition of the newsletter, then it, must be received by the 10th of the month, two months prior tothe publication.3. Please type your submissions in single spaced, 10 point, Times New Roman or Arial font when possible.4. Submissions can be mailed to 402 Jackson, St. Charles, MO 63301, e-mailed tomnichols@nationalshare.org or faxed to 636-947-7486.Sharing Newsletter Information:Sharing Newsletter is published by Share Pregnancy & Infant LossSupport, Inc. If you would like to reprint articles/submissions fromSharing please properly cite Share and the writer by stating the nameof the organization, website, newsletter, volume, issue, and author inyour acknowledgements. If you would like to reprint an article/submission that is copyrighted by an author or a publishing company,you must obtain permission from the copyright holder to reprint.Email questions to rcarlson@nationalshare.org.Would youlike to beremoved frommailing lists?To remove bereaved parents’ names from mailinglists you can visithttp://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs4-junk.htm#MPS-OR-Send a letter plus a $1 check or money order to:Mail Preference ServiceDirect Marketing AssociationPO Box 643

Page 8 V olume 18, Issue 3Honoring Mothers in Grief on Mother's DayBy Clara HintonM other’s Day originated asa way of bringing honor andrecognition to all mothers. Overthe years, Mother’s Day hasevolved into one of the mostcherished and most celebrateddays of the year. For the motherwho has experienced the loss ofa child, though, Mother’s Day isoften a day of many tears andfeelings of deep heartache.Friends and family membersare left wondering how to helpa grieving mother face Mother’sDay without her child.Because Mother’s Day hasturned into a time of traditionssuch as mother/daughterbanquets, the wearing of flowercorsages, and eating a specialmeal out following a specialMother’s Day church service, itis difficult for family membersand friends to know how toinclude a grieving mother in thespecial traditions of the day.Sadly, because people don’tknow what to do or say to amother whose child has died,they often do what is easiest—they say and do nothing.There is no greater heartbreakknown to a mother than forMother’s Day to arrive withoutrecognition and validation ofbeing a mother to the deceasedchild. To be overlooked onMother’s Day is to add a burdenof extra grief to an alreadybroken heart.Every mother longs to have herchild validated. Every motherlongs to hear the sweetest nameon this earth—the name of herchild who has died. Everymother has the need to feel thatshe is included among thosewho are honored by wearingthe most coveted name amongwomen—“mother.”Recognition does not need to beelaborate or expensive. Often,just a card with the sincerewords, “I’m thinking of you onthis Mother’s Day” can help lifta mother’s broken heart anddry some of her tears of griefand sorrow.What can you do to help?Deliver a flower in memory ofthe deceased child. Prepare asmall gift basket and fill it witha writing journal, a book ofhopeful thoughts, some specialperfume, and a candle to beused for burning in memory ofthe child. Insert a card thatsays, “To a Heavenly Mother,”or use words from your heartthat express special meaning.This is a warm, sincere way of

Page 10 V olume 18, Issue 3ArtOh Mother, My MotherOh Mother, my mother,…I am…In your heart, in your soul.I shall always be…For you gave so unselfishly of yourself.Inside of you, you created such a world for me…A world of laughter, of love, of sadness, of sorrow,Every emotion people come to know,you shared with me.And even though I may never feelYour arms around me,I felt your beating heart,Like a lullaby, singing me to sleep,And your spirit, giving me a safe haven,Already protecting me, nurturing me,Preparing me for things to come.But sometimes the journey of life pulls souls apart.Yes, I had to go on to another place.I wish I could stay,I wish this was a decision I could makeAnd I know you do too.Know this wherever you are,I will always rememberThat yours was the first love, the first joy,The first soul I will ever know.You gave me the courage to go on in my journey.I hope I can do the same for you.Your heartbeat will always call me to you.November 3, 2007How thin the veil between the worldsOn the day of birthAnd the day of death.One moment your spirit residedWithin a sweet, perfect bodyCradled within mine.The next it had fledBack to where we all long to be.A sacred gift it wasTo be so close to Father in HeavenAs we welcomed you from His presenceAnd bid you farewell as you returned.A holy privilege it isTo be your mother.The only time you knew away from HimWas the time you spent next to my heart.Written by Michelle B. BakerIn memory of her beloved 4th son, BenjaminWritten by Theresa CochraneA Mother’s Day Poem for Grieving MothersEven though it seems todaythat others have forgottenyour motherhood,though e’er so shortwill never count as nothing.If you held your babyin your armsor only in your heart,the bond you sharekeeps you closeand never will you part.Though many dreamswere unfulfilledand many words unspokenyour motherhoodis crystal cleareach tear was but a token.Though others may notcount you inthis mother’s day affair,your baby knowswithout a doubt,and he’s the one who cares.Written by Lisa SharmaIn memory of her son Brandon Stephen

V olume 18, Issue 3Pictures not takenBut clear in my mindOf who you would beIf time could rewindTo a place where you’d beHealthy, strong—almost fiveKeeping up with your sistersMy three girls—all aliveOf course you are with meWherever I goJust not here to touchAnd not here to showPictures Not TakenNo tangible imageNo child by my sideOthers can’t see youOr within me, my pridePictures not takenBut with me so clearWhere you’ve never left usWhere you’re standing right here.I can see you so proudlyDressed up in your bestFor your first day of schoolThe first really big testWritten by Tracy KeinrathIn memory of her daughter, Audrey Hope KeinrathYou’re holding up keysStanding by your first carYour first high school playOf course, you’re the star!That day in churchAs you walk down the aisleYour dad looking nervousYou’re beaming—all smilesSo, those pictures not takenI’ll hold in my heartAnd long for that dayWe’re no longer apartPage 11What am I?I have only one son,And I am grateful to be so lucky.But to others, that one is none.What am I?He has a day of birth.But he did not move, he did not cry.He never had a life on this earth.What am I?Now I have nothing.No dirty diapers, no midnight feedings.But I have the pain the death of a child can bring.What am I?My son did live!For those nine long months inside of me.We learned because he had so much to give .I am a mother!Written by Paige HassmanReprinted from The Compassionate FriendsEvansville, IN Chapter Newsletter, May 2003Kendall’s SonnettIt seems I waited forever for youalmost the reason I was sent here.Blankies, sheets, onesies, all in baby blueStories, snuggles to my heart holding nearEach night before bed, our prayers I sayfor health and wellness of my baby boy.It matters not my exhaustion each daythat feeling overwhelmed by wond’rous joy.But what of this silence? Where’s your heartbeat?I cannot hear it, I cannot see you.There’s dark, there’s silence, no lil boy so sweet.Life’s miracle for me, no longer true.Tears of joy replaced with unending criesHopeless seems Mommy, whose little boy dies.Written by Beth A. MorhardtIn memory of her son, Kendall James Williams MorhardtYou don’t know what I feel.I won’t tellbut the pain is real.Don’t think or actlike you do.you don’t want to knowthis color of blue.I’m now of a familyno one ever wants to be,not once or twicecause I’ve lost three.The pain no more no less.But what has happenedleaves us all a mess.A family of broken hearts,getting our strengthfrom each other smarts.We talk of our babiesfree of will,feelings for themsometimes just spill.Written by Bob BrothersIn memory of his sons Gage & Garrett BrothersSome are strongsome are not,we bond togetherto untie the knot.Not really knowingall the answers,to the questions that plagueus like cancers.

Page 12 V olume 18, Issue 3Why Does My Husband Not Hurt Like I Do?Written by Jimmy HintonD o you ever wonder why yourhusband sits, almost robotically,absorbed in his newspaper ortelevision while you cry? Do youever talk to him—no—pour yourheart out to him only to get a blankstare back from him when what youso desperately needed was for himto comfort you? Have you everwanted to shake him and ask,“Would you just feel the pain I’mfeeling for one second?”Grief is like a chameleon andscorpion bred together. It blendsinto our lives so deviously that wealmost don’t know how it rooteditself so deeply into our being. Wehardly can see when it comes andgoes. All we know is that it’s there,it’s complicated, and it’s real. Thenwhen we put our guard down andthings seem like they are going ok,it strikes us without warning. And ithurts.This is partly why men seem likethey’re “not with it” when griefstrikes. From the beginning of time,men have been hardwired to berough, gruff, hunting, farming,hands-on, work-things-out kind ofpeople. Furthermore, men arehardwired to want to rescue theirladies. Women long to be rescuedby a hero and that is why they needsomeone to listen, to care, and tocomfort! Men, however, arecompletely thrown into confusionwhen grief strikes because there isno easy way to rescue a personfrom grief! I can listen to my wifefor hours when she’s telling meabout all the good things thathappened to her throughout theday. But as soon as she startssharing things that really hurt her, Iclam up. I don’t know what to sayor how to say it. So unfortunately, Iusually say. . . nothing. Grief has nomagical cure. A husband cannotcome in and sweep his wife off herfeet and lift her up to happiness.Grief completely confuses theman’s world.Men, for the most part, aremechanical. By this I don’t meanm e c h a n i c a l l y i n c l i n e d . Amechanical man, though he likesadventure and taking risks, needslife to run smoothly. He likes toknow he can provide for his family,that he is secure in his job andrelationships, and that his familyrespects him. When his wife isgrieving a tremendous loss, hisworld is thrown so far out ofbalance that he literally doesn’tknow how to function. This is whenmen slide into their default mode ofworking with their hands. Theypick up the paper, they turn on thetelevision or they go out to work inthe garage.Women, please understand that if aman is quiet or removes himselffrom the house, this does not meanthat he isn’t hurting as bad as youare. In fact, chances are that he’shurting worse. Men hate seeingtheir wives hurt. Men grieve indifferent ways—mostly they have tophysically vent their frustrationthrough different hobbies and theyabsolutely need some alone time.Men, please understand that griefconfuses the woman’s world asmuch as it confuses yours. Theirony is that women need ashoulder to cry on, someone wholistens, and for their husbands to bevulnerable and express theiremotions—the very things most ofus aren’t comfortable doing forthem! Even if you don’t know whatto say, I promise that if you taketime to listen and cry with yourwives, you will be their hero andnew avenues for healing will beopened.Reprinted fromwww.silentgrief.com; 3/11/08Is This Still Mother’s Day for Parker’s Mom?By Jon Caldara — Published May 12, 2002 for the Boulder Daily CameraT his Mother's Day marks the six-monthanniversary of my daughter's death. Parker KellyCaldara died a week short of her first birthday.With almost no warning, a brain tumor rippedthrough her otherwise perfect little body. Parkerwas the most engaging, beautiful, and loving personI have ever known, with the possible exception ofher mother, Mara.A year ago we celebrated our first Mother's Day. Itwas all love and giggles. Parker even managed tobuy and sign a card for mommy. We spent the daylike we spent most days, falling into Parker's deep

V olume 18, Issue 3blue eyes, watching the gentle expressiveness of herdainty hands, and seeing her infect everyone shemet with a smile.Parker was magic. She was like a movie star, and wewere proud to be her entourage. Parker melted myfears about being a father. To Mara she gavepurpose and focus. Motherhood was the role shewas born to play. With endless patience she showedthe world to Parker.The night before HalloweenMara stayed up much toolate to sew a costume forParker. The next day I wenttrick-or-treating with a 28-inch tall superhero whose redtights and blue cape had aSuperman-like emblem, not an "S,"but a handmade "P."For the year of Parker's delicious life, hermom was the happiest woman on earth. Shewould often remark that Parker was better thanthe best of both of us. She would also often say thatwe could handle anything life could throw at us,except losing our "Super-Parker."Mothers sacrifice for their children. They sacrificetheir bodies, their sleep, their careers, and theirtime. Sometimes they even sacrifice their children.You don't know absolute helplessness until youhave seen your innocent child withering away on ahospital table, knowing nothing, no person, notechnology, no amount of money or power, cankeep her alive.With a tube draining fluid from her precious head,tubes pumping chemicals implanted into her tinychest, and seemingly endless amounts of metalwires monitoring her, Parker's mom still foundways to hold and comfort our dying superhero.While suckling Mara's breast, Parker seemed tounderstand her fate. When Mara asked her why shehad to die, Parker raised her dainty little hand andtapped her head where the tumor was expanding.There are no words to describe the sheer terror ofholding the lifeless body of your only child.A grieving mother's sacrifice doesn't end with herchild's death. Every birthday, anniversary, andPage 13holiday is a reminder of all that will never be.Parker's mom will never see her walk down theaisle, have a tea party with stuffed bears, leavecookies for Santa, or say, "I love you, Mommy." Yet,grieving moms must endure commercials forMother's Day gifts, store aisles jammed withgreeting cards, restaurants packed with children.After your child dies, people you barely know openthemselves to you. Casualacquaintances share theirwrenching tales of traumafrom illness, accident, andcrime. The number offamilies wrecked fromlosing a child is staggering.The walking wounded are allaround us. I've heard frommothers who never tell their coworkersor friends of their lostchildren. Grieving mothers are oftenmade to feel like lepers, sensing that otherstreat their tragedy as contagious.What is the answer to the innocuous question fromanother mother, "So, do you have any kids?" Thegrieving mother must make the painful split-seconddecision of saying "No," and bear the guilt ofbetraying the existence of the most importantperson ever, or of saying "Yes, and she died," andwitness the recoil as fear shoots into another momthinking, "No! Could it happen to mine?"Today marks six months into our life sentencewithout our little girl. We will never see parole.With Parker, life was a feast. Without her, lifeseems flavorless. We hope for another child. Parkerdeserves a little sister or brother, and her mom hastoo much love to give.I remember as a kid on Mother's Day asking myparents, "When was Children's Day?" Like mostkids, I was pretty disappointed when I heard that"Every day is Children's Day." My parents didn't tellme the whole story. Parker did. Parker taught methat everyday was Parent's Day.To Mara, and all the moms with arms aching tohold their children again, I feel comfortabledelivering a message I'm sure your child wouldwant you to hear on Mother's Day: Mom, thank youfor my life, I love you.

Page 14 V olume 18, Issue 3Announcing Our Newest Share Groups...Jonesboro, ARShare Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss SupportContact: Stacey Orr2401 Paula DriveJonesboro, AR 72404Phone: 870-935-1941; Cell 870-926-9087Fax: 870-972-4757Email: staceyorr@suddenlink.netGroup meets the 3 rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pmin the HopeCircle meeting room at 311 E. Matthews,Jonesboro, AR 72401Russellville, ARShare at St. Mary’s Regional Medical CenterContact: Elizabeth Richardson196 Pless DriveRussellville, AR 72802Phone: 479-967-3106; Cell 479-264-4173Email: lizzypreissr@gmail.comGroup meets the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm atSt. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Café 2, 1808 W.Main, Russellville, ARGulf Breeze, FLShareContact: Lori S. Farmer, RN, ARNP, MS, MSN, APNG2971 Coral Strip ParkwayGulf Breeze, FL 32563Phone 850-565-4399 or 910-308-8886 (Lori); 850-916-1600 (church)Fax 850-916-7591Email: dnanurse@att.netGroup meets the 2 nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm atthe Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church; CommunityLife Center Campus/Soundside; 415 Soundside Drive,Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. Please call 850-916-1660 forinformation or directions.Vis it our website atwww.nationalshare.orgto find a Share group near you!

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Page 18 V olume 18, Issue 3News Across the NationStart spreading the news,We’re leaving …..To attendLight My Way2009 BP/USAAnnual National GatheringFriday through Sunday, July 10th to 12th , 2009If you want to be a part of it,New York, New York.If you want to wake up in the city that never sleeps,And make a brand new start of it…Call the Crowne Plaza LaGuardia Airport Hotel104-04 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, NYReservations BP/USADiscounted room rate (Double/Single):$115; $133.88 w/taxesCall toll free 1-888-233-9527www.cplaguardia.comIf you can make it there,You’ll make it anywhere,It’s up to you…New York, New York!If you would like more information about the2009 BP/USA National Gathering,Please contact Diana Roscigno for more information:516-233-4848 or2009gathering@bereavedparentsusa.orgSharing in anAngel’s Farewell:A Perinatal Loss SeminarA free perinatal loss seminar for caregivers whointeract with families who have had a pregnancy orinfant loss. This training provides the tools needed tooffer compassion and support to the families andpatients. We have invited several guest speakers whowill share their experience in bereavement. Inaddition, we will offer a parent panel made up ofmothers who have personally experienced a loss. Weinvite you to come and learn how you can make thisvery special time a memorable one for all thoseinvolved.May 28th, 20098:00 am to 3:00 pmLDS Hospital8th Ave & C StSalt Lake City, UTFor more information, contact:Share Parents of Utah1470 W 2400 SWest Valley, UT 84119For more information, please call or visitthe website.Tel: 801-272-5355Web: www.shareparentsofutah.orgEmail: info@shareparentsofutah.orgBlog for Grieving Fathershttp://www.fathersgrievinginfantloss.blogspot.com/Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineMedical Humanities & Bioethics Program presentsMoments HeldDocumentary Photographs by Todd HochbergTodd Hochberg works in conjunction with Chicago hospitalbereavement and palliative care programs, makingdocumentary photographs for parents experiencingperinatal loss or the death of a child as they say goodbye totheir children and babies.www.toddhochberg.comApril 14, 2009 – May 17, 2009Opening ReceptionApril 14, 2009 from 5:00 -7:30PMGallery Talk with PhotographerMay 5, 2009 at 4:00PMDollie’s Corner2nd floor of Galter Health Sciences LibraryWard Building303 E. Chicago AvenueChicago, IL

V olume 18, Issue 3Page 19ShareYour ThoughtsShare joins the blogosphere!Go to nationalshare.blogspot.com to read/comment on the Share blog.Get the newsletterdelivered directlyto your inbox!In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we have decided tomake the newsletter available online. If you would like toreceive a copy via email, we would be happy to add you to ourmailing list. Please see the link below to subscribe today!http://nationalshare.org/subscribe.htmlHelp us UpdateBittersweet...Hello, Goodbye!Thank you so much to everyone who has submittedtheir special poems, stories, songs, pictures andartwork. There are still some things we are lookingfor, however. We want to include rituals from allreligious faiths and cultural practices, and while wehave received a few non-denominational ideas, mostof what we have received so far is either Christian orJudaism based. We would also like to have a section of the book devotedto memorial gardens (large and small), and while we have received a few,we would like to have more. If you have created a special garden inmemory of your baby, please consider submitting pictures as well asstories about the significance of the plants and/or ornaments you chose.You can email your submissions to rcarlson@nationalshare.org or mailthem to National Share Office, Attn: Rose 402 Jackson St. St. Charles,MO 63301.(If you are mailing your submission, please burn any photos to a CD.)July/Aug 2009Memory MakingWhen your baby dies, everything youdo for and with your baby becomes avery special memory. Have youfound meaningful ways to preserveyour baby’s mementos, keepsakesand photographs? Have you createda special scrapbook, craft, or gift toshare with your family and friends inhonor of your baby? Has someonecreated a special gift or keepsake foryou? Share with us the ways you orothers have found to honor and cherishyour baby’s memory. You mayalso share pictures and stories asto how these items have helped youto heal.Deadline: April 1July/Aug 2009Our Baby’s PresenceDeadline: June 1Submit your stories, poems,recipes, and artwork to:rose@nationalshare.orgWe encourage you to share yourthoughts, feelings, ideas, poems,recipes, artwork and storiesno matter what the designatedtopic. Your input is importantto the creation of eachnewsletter.National Share Office402 JacksonSt. Charles, MO 63301Phone: 800-821-6819Fax: 636-947-7486www.nationalshare.orginfo@nationalshare.orgVisit us on Facebook!Search: National Share Office

Join us for the7th Annual Angel BallSharetheMagicFriday, June 19, 2009The magic begins at 6p.m.St. Charles Convention CenterOne Convention Center PlazaSt. Charles, MO 63303$100 per person$1000 per tableCall (636) 947-6164 for ticketsor go to www.nationalshare.orgfor more details.We are excited to announceBrenda Warner as the 2009 Angel Ball Honorary ChairThe exciting evening will begin with parlor magic and other gamesfollowed by dinner, oral auction, and musical entertainment.Here are just a few of the oral auction items available this year:Touch Football for Twenty at the Edward Jones Dome with Take-out Dinner providedby The Pasta House Co.Romantic Weekend in Charleston, South CarolinaGirlfriends Getaway in Manhattan to see Rachel Ray LIVE!Kurt Warner Autographed Rams Jersey• Large baskets• Gardening/Home Décor items• Event tickets• Exercise/Fitness items• Sports memorabiliaWe are currently in need of donations for:• Golf rounds/items• Donated services• Travel• Gift certificates to restaurants• JewelryContact Stephanie at 636-947-6164 or sgrant@nationalshare.org to submit a donation.