The Backbone of MaternityWise - Cheylah Branch

 

Hello friends, I have some very sad news. Most of you have interacted with Cheylah Branch at some point or another in your journey to becoming a doula, childbirth educator and more. We are heartbroken to share that Cheylah's mother passed away Saturday evening. 

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Cheylah is an amazing encourager and despite being under heavier loads of pressure than you and I will likely ever face, she is ALWAYS the sunshine and hope in every situation. If you've ever had the pleasure of interacting with her, you know she's genius-level, sweet, kind, industrious, and always willing to help anyone and everyone, no matter how tough the challenge. 

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Many of you know that Cheylah has been living with her mother, and 4 sons who have special needs, and has been their main (oftentimes only) caregiver for years - through cancer, autism, now hospice and the final transition. 

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So, first of all, let's show her some love, but also allow her some time away from work. If you need anything from her, please communicate with the Registrations office, Natalie or me, Anne and I will help you if I can, before we reach out to her.

 

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Second, please join me in participating in a fundraiser for her family's needs. This fundraiser is going through MaternityWise and all funds will be given to Cheylah's family.  MWI decided to do it this way and not through a fundraising platform, so all donated funds would entirely go to the family, and MWI will absorb all fees.  

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With all that Cheylah does for us, it's only right for us to be there for her during this time.  Let's show our love and appreciation for all she does for us, and everyone around her.