The Climb- Team Effingham

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!!💙

Happy Father's Day from The Climb! We love all our Climb Dads and hope you all have the best day today! 💙

And if you need a little extra help today, that's okay. PSI is here if you need us 🤗
📱 Call or text the PSI HelpLine: 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
💻 Visit Postpartum.net for free support programs and perinatal mental health resources.

06/17/2026

So...what do you do at a Climb?

Every Climb is unique, but most will include some kind of walk, as well as community resources and vendors. Other activities may include yoga, music, kids' activities (sometimes even favorite characters!), food, and more.

The most important thing you'll find at a Climb? Community, support, and others who get you and your journey 💙

📍 Find a Climb near you: https://loom.ly/fgB4hF0

06/14/2026

At the Star Legacy Foundation, we offer free virtual support groups for families navigating the profound grief of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss. 🤍

Our groups provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to share your story, connect with others who truly understand, and find healing together.

Groups are facilitated by trained mental health professionals with personal experience in perinatal loss and/or professional expertise in perinatal bereavement. Support is available in both English and Spanish.

Whether you’re grieving the loss of a baby during pregnancy, shortly after birth, or in infancy, you do not have to walk this journey alone.

✨ Free, confidential, and open-ended
✨ Attend as long as you need
✨ Join any groups that feel right for you

To join, simply register once for each group you’d like to attend.

Register here: https://starlegacy.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/starlegacy/survey.jsp?surveyId=66&

06/07/2026

❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜

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