The Climb- Team Effingham

05/21/2026

Year THREE of being a leader for The Climb Team Effingham 🤍

This event and mission are incredibly personal to me. My own experiences through motherhood, postpartum OCD, anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and blending families have shaped not only who I am as a person, but also the work I do every day supporting the perinatal community. I often say that some of my hardest seasons led me to my greatest passion — helping parents feel less alone.

What started as simply wanting to bring awareness to maternal mental health in our community has grown into something so meaningful. Watching families come together, hearing stories of support and healing, and seeing our community rally around parents each year reminds me why this matters so much.

I’m beyond grateful to continue serving as a leader for The Climb and to partner with Postpartum Support International in sharing hope, education, resources, and connection. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this mission year after year — I truly cannot wait for this year’s event 🤍

05/21/2026

Curious where donations go? Here is a perfect breakdown! Every cent goes to making these resources free for families in need! Consider joining team Effingham and donating! 💙

When you give to The Climb, where does your donation go? 50% supports initiatives for the PSI Chapters program, and 50% supports PSI programs. For every $100 that is donated, here is how the money supports help seekers:

🔵 $50 is given to the PSI Chapter where the climb is held
🔵 $20.50 is given to the HelpLine.
🔵 $15.50 goes to support programs, such as support groups, peer mentors, and more.
🔵 $9.50 goes to the trainings & education provided by PSI to providers.
🔵 $2.00 is used for outreach and awareness initiatives.
🔵 $1.50 is given for advocacy and research efforts.
🔵 $1.50 goes to community events.

➡️ Every donation adds up and helps PSI provide free resources to every pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss person who needs them. ⬅️

📍 Find a Climb to support today: https://loom.ly/fgB4hF0

05/16/2026

We are so excited to officially welcome Madysen as a Climb Leader for The Climb – Team Effingham 2026 💙✨

Madysen’s story is one of incredible love, loss, strength, and compassion. After the loss of her sweet son, Warryn, in May 2025, she found connection and support through other moms who truly understood the grief and challenges of navigating motherhood after loss. From that pain, she has chosen to pour love back into others and help create safe spaces for moms and families in our community.

Madysen is also a wife, school nurse, dog mama, and an amazing advocate for maternal mental health and loss support. She founded the Star Legacy Foundation – South Central IL Chapter and now joins us in helping lead The Climb – Team Effingham as we continue raising awareness, breaking stigma, and building community for parents everywhere.

Her heart for showing up for others is truly inspiring, and we are beyond grateful to have her as part of this year’s team. 💛

Please help us give Madysen a warm welcome!

05/15/2026

Exciting news for Year 3! We’re thrilled to announce our new location at the Pearson Building on Lake Sara. This venue is perfect for making our event unforgettable. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it:

✨Spacious Vendor Area: Plenty of room for a diverse range of vendors and resource tables, showcasing local businesses and opportunities.

✨Kid-Friendly Parks: Multiple parks nearby provide a safe and fun environment for children to play and enjoy activities.

✨Beautiful Walking Trail: Join us for the "Climb Together" walk on their beautiful trail, fostering community and connection.

✨Weather-Proof Venue: The Pearson Building offers shelter in case of inclement weather, ensuring the event can go on rain or shine.

✨Community Spirit: A fantastic location to gather, connect, and celebrate our achievements as a team and community.

Save the Date:
🗓️ October 3
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic event! Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day filled with fun, learning, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

What are you most excited about for this year's event?

05/07/2026

Year 3 of The Climb Team Effingham 💛

It’s hard to believe we’re heading into our THIRD year of coming together as a community to support maternal mental health. Each year, this event has grown because of the incredible support from local businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in this mission. Postpartum Support International is a non-profit so we depend on YOU to keep this running!

We are so grateful for the outstanding sponsorships we’ve received in the past—and we would love to continue building those partnerships as we make this year even bigger and more impactful.

👉 BUSINESS OWNERS & ORGANIZATIONS:
We are actively looking for sponsors RIGHT NOW.
This is your opportunity to:
✔️ Get your logo featured on event marketing & materials
✔️ Be recognized as a community supporter of maternal mental health
✔️ Connect with families and other local leaders

📩 Message me at [email protected] or text me to secure your sponsorship spot.

👉 COMMUNITY:
We need your help spreading the word!
Tag businesses, organizations, and local resources below that YOU think should be part of this event. Let’s get them involved 👇

👉 EVERYONE:
Mark your calendars NOW and don’t miss this year’s event!

📅 Save the Date: October 3rd from 10am-12pm

This event matters. These families matter. This community matters.

Let’s show up, grow this movement, and make Year 3 the most impactful yet. 💛

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

If you've been feeling off since having your baby — anxious, exhausted in a way sleep doesn't fix, disconnected from the person you used to be — please know:

It has a name.
It's not your fault.
Help exists.

Postpartum Support International runs a free helpline: call or text 1-800-944-4773. They also have FREE support groups, a provider directory, and resources in multiple languages.

Share this post with someone who might need it. That's how we

05/06/2026

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day 💛

As both a mom and a perinatal mental health provider, this day holds a deep and personal meaning for me.

My passion for this work didn’t just come from training—it came from lived experience. I’ve navigated the complexities of motherhood in many forms… stepping into a stepmom role, blending families, and facing my own challenges with postpartum OCD, depression, and birth trauma. There were moments that felt heavy, isolating, and overwhelming—but they also led me to this path of supporting others.

I found so much hope and connection through Postpartum Support International—their advocacy, education, and support for parents is truly life-changing. It’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about ensuring no parent feels alone in what they’re experiencing.

Today is about awareness—but it’s also about compassion.

To the moms who are in the thick of it…
To those adjusting, grieving, healing, or just trying to get through the day…
To those navigating new roles, identity shifts, or unexpected journeys…

You are not alone.
You are worthy of support.
And your mental health matters—at every stage.

Let’s continue to show up for moms, check in on one another, and break the silence around maternal mental health 💛

04/09/2026

Our Crisis Nursery Family Fun Event is coming up, and we’re getting ready for an afternoon packed with super fun and memorable moments for families with kids 12 and under!

📅 April 17th
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Cayla's Power Tumbling Cheer & Dance Center
✨ Games & activities
✨ Hero‑themed adventures
✨ Fun goodies to take home
✨ Limited superhero gear (first come, first served!)

Caped crusaders encouraged — costumes welcome, but not required! This is a free, family‑friendly event and we’d love to see you there. 💙