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In the NewsStricken by own grief, couple helps with loss of babies
SOUTH LYON COUPLE TAKES OWN LOSS AND CREATES FOUNDATION; SEPT. 20, 2015 FUNDRAISER PLANNED http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/south-lyon/2015/09/08/couple-starts-charity-help-families-coping-loss-baby/71874644/ Published September 8, 2015 Katie Rohrhoff watches her daughter Payton, 5, brush grass clippings off a tombstone at the South Lyon Cemetery. Payton’s twin, Riley, is buried nearby. The Rohrhoffs started the Riley Katheryn Foundation to help other families with funeral expenses for babies. Photo: John Heider | Staff Photographer |
The Riley Katheryn Foundation Helps Families with Infant Loss
Published February 22, 2016
Started by Katie and John Rohrhoff of South Lyon, the Riley Katheryn Foundation – named after their daughter who was stillborn – assists families in paying for their child's funeral costs.
For Katie and John Rohrhoff of South Lyon, Nov. 3, 2009 is a significant day. They celebrated the birth of daughter Payton Grace. But her identical twin sister, Riley Katheryn, was stillborn. With tragedy came an outpouring of support, mom recalls. “We were overwhelmed by how much our family, friends, neighbors, the hospital, our community – even strangers – did for us.”
Now, the Rohrhoffs are helping families who also have lost a baby with the Riley Katheryn Foundation, a nonprofit they started in 2015 to assist with funeral costs. This month, on March 19, 2016, it holds its second fundraiser to continue its cause.
http://www.metroparent.com/metro-parent-magazine/m-parenting/m-parenting-issues-tips/the-riley-katheryn-foundation-helps-families-with-infant-loss/
Published February 22, 2016
Started by Katie and John Rohrhoff of South Lyon, the Riley Katheryn Foundation – named after their daughter who was stillborn – assists families in paying for their child's funeral costs.
For Katie and John Rohrhoff of South Lyon, Nov. 3, 2009 is a significant day. They celebrated the birth of daughter Payton Grace. But her identical twin sister, Riley Katheryn, was stillborn. With tragedy came an outpouring of support, mom recalls. “We were overwhelmed by how much our family, friends, neighbors, the hospital, our community – even strangers – did for us.”
Now, the Rohrhoffs are helping families who also have lost a baby with the Riley Katheryn Foundation, a nonprofit they started in 2015 to assist with funeral costs. This month, on March 19, 2016, it holds its second fundraiser to continue its cause.
http://www.metroparent.com/metro-parent-magazine/m-parenting/m-parenting-issues-tips/the-riley-katheryn-foundation-helps-families-with-infant-loss/
Get to Know: Katie Rohrhoff '05, Spreading Love After A Tragedy
Published February 14, 2018
During dinner on Valentine’s Day, 2015, John Rohrhoff suggested that he and his wife, Katie, do something special to honor their late daughter, Riley Katheryn, who died as an infant.
That was three years ago today, and in that time, the Riley Katheryn Foundation has helped more than 50 families and provided more than $20,000 to parents grieving the loss of an infant.
http://sites.udmercy.edu/alumni/2018/02/14/get-to-know-katie-rohrhoff-05-spreading-love-after-a-tragedy/
During dinner on Valentine’s Day, 2015, John Rohrhoff suggested that he and his wife, Katie, do something special to honor their late daughter, Riley Katheryn, who died as an infant.
That was three years ago today, and in that time, the Riley Katheryn Foundation has helped more than 50 families and provided more than $20,000 to parents grieving the loss of an infant.
http://sites.udmercy.edu/alumni/2018/02/14/get-to-know-katie-rohrhoff-05-spreading-love-after-a-tragedy/
Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death (MEND)
July/August Newsletter: Surviving Loss With a Surviving Twin
July/August Newsletter: Surviving Loss With a Surviving Twin
Katie Rohrhoff '05 Presented With 2020 John Conti Letterman of Distinction Award
February 24, 2020
"After losing her infant daughter, Riley Katheryn, Rohrhoff and her husband, John, started The Riley Katheryn Foundation, dedicated to increasing awareness of infant death as well as providing financial support relating to funeral and burial expenses to families whose baby has died.
The John Conti Letterman of Distinction Award is presented to former Titan varsity athletes who go above and beyond at work and in the community."
https://detroittitans.com/news/2020/2/24/former-titan-student-athletes-katie-rohrhoff-05-presented-with-2020-john-conti-letterman-of-distinction-award.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ux8p_X80Bwr6Hq3knPjk6OIj3HXKvhL1wqfPgpKcBvwInK8-AqETlwgcdetroittitans.com/news/2020/2/24/former-titan-student-athletes-katie-rohrhoff-05-presented-with-2020-john-conti-letterman-of-distinction-award.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ux8p_X80Bwr6Hq3knPjk6OIj3HXKvhL1wqfPgpKcBvwInK8-AqETlwgc
"After losing her infant daughter, Riley Katheryn, Rohrhoff and her husband, John, started The Riley Katheryn Foundation, dedicated to increasing awareness of infant death as well as providing financial support relating to funeral and burial expenses to families whose baby has died.
The John Conti Letterman of Distinction Award is presented to former Titan varsity athletes who go above and beyond at work and in the community."
https://detroittitans.com/news/2020/2/24/former-titan-student-athletes-katie-rohrhoff-05-presented-with-2020-john-conti-letterman-of-distinction-award.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ux8p_X80Bwr6Hq3knPjk6OIj3HXKvhL1wqfPgpKcBvwInK8-AqETlwgcdetroittitans.com/news/2020/2/24/former-titan-student-athletes-katie-rohrhoff-05-presented-with-2020-john-conti-letterman-of-distinction-award.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ux8p_X80Bwr6Hq3knPjk6OIj3HXKvhL1wqfPgpKcBvwInK8-AqETlwgc
Faith Magazine Feature - "I Was Afraid Riley's Name Would Be Forgotten"
June 2, 2021
https:/faithmag.com/i-was-afraid-rileys-name-would-be-forgottenfaithmag.com/i-was-afraid-rileys-name-would-be-forgotten
https:/faithmag.com/i-was-afraid-rileys-name-would-be-forgottenfaithmag.com/i-was-afraid-rileys-name-would-be-forgotten
Podcasts
Podcast of interview from Catholic Radio Connection with Teresa Tomeo
From December 26, 2016
Teresa Tomeo is an author, syndicated Catholic talk radio host, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of experience in TV, radio and newspaper. Her daily morning radio program, Catholic Connection, is produced by Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now heard on over 200 Catholic stations nationwide.
The Riley Katheryn Foundation is introduced at the beginning of the segment- the interview portion begins at 42:40
https://avemariaradio.net/audio-archive/catholic-connection-december-29-2016-hour-1/
From December 26, 2016
Teresa Tomeo is an author, syndicated Catholic talk radio host, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of experience in TV, radio and newspaper. Her daily morning radio program, Catholic Connection, is produced by Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now heard on over 200 Catholic stations nationwide.
The Riley Katheryn Foundation is introduced at the beginning of the segment- the interview portion begins at 42:40
https://avemariaradio.net/audio-archive/catholic-connection-december-29-2016-hour-1/
Podcast of interview from pregnancylossjourney.com- breaking the silence on miscarriage and stillbirth by sharing honest and real stories and allowing others a platform to do the same.
From January 5, 2017
What Was Discussed:
How to support parents who have lost one twin
How to help your surviving twin remember their sibling
How to manage the major milestones and birthdays
The difficulties associated with pregnancy after loss
The Riley Katheryn Foundation and how they can help Michigan residents with funeral and burial costs
http://www.pregnancylossjourney.com/single-post/2017/01/03/Episode-3-The-Riley-Katheryn-Foundation-with-Katie-Rohrhoff
From January 5, 2017
What Was Discussed:
How to support parents who have lost one twin
How to help your surviving twin remember their sibling
How to manage the major milestones and birthdays
The difficulties associated with pregnancy after loss
The Riley Katheryn Foundation and how they can help Michigan residents with funeral and burial costs
http://www.pregnancylossjourney.com/single-post/2017/01/03/Episode-3-The-Riley-Katheryn-Foundation-with-Katie-Rohrhoff