Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation

03/18/2026

📊 The reality:

In the United States, the infant mortality rate is about 5.4–5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births. Higher than many well developed countries.

At the same time, miscarriage is far more common than many realize:

About 10–20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage

Some estimates suggest the true number may be even higher due to early, unrecognized losses

Behind these numbers are parents who had names picked out, nurseries planned, and futures imagined.

Grief doesn’t begin at birth.
Loss doesn’t become real only when it’s measured.

💙 That’s why the Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation matters so much.

We provide:
💗 Financial support
💙 Emotional support
💗 Resources and advocacy
💙 And a community that understands

👉 You can make a difference. Donate. Volunteer.
Support the Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation and help ensure no family walks this road alone.

Because whether a loss happens before birth or after…
there are always a huge range of emotion, and support needed.

03/18/2026

🩷🩵 Our hearts are full… and feeling a little guilt about this overdue post. 🩷🩵

First, we want to sincerely apologize for the delay in sharing this message—but please know this gratitude has been felt every single day since the event.

To everyone who sponsored, donated, volunteered, and attended the 5th Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala… thank you. Truly.

Because of you, we are able to continue our mission of providing financial and emotional support, resources, advocacy, and hope to families impacted by infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss.

Every ticket purchased.
Every donation given.
Every moment shared that night…
It all makes a difference in ways that go far beyond what we can put into words.

✨ What made this year so special wasn’t just the event—it was the community. A room full of compassion, strength, and people showing up for one another in the most meaningful way.

We are incredibly excited about the growth and opportunities ahead in 2026—more support, more outreach, and even greater impact for the families who need it most.

From the bottom of our hearts…
thank you for believing in this mission.

Much Love,
Nicki

Oh...we'd love to see your pictures from the night. Here's just a few credited to Tharen Hough.

11/15/2025

✨ You’re Invited to a night of Hope, Healing, and Connection ✨

On Saturday, January 31st, we hope you join us for the 5th Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala at the Courtyard Marriott in Mankato, MN. This evening is more than a fundraiser… it’s a night where stories are honored, lives are remembered, and hearts come together in support of families affected by infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss.

💗💙 Event Schedule
• 5:00 PM – Doors open for cocktail hour + silent auction browsing
• 6:00 PM – Dinner is served
• 6:30 PM – Guest speaker and amazing live music by The Silver Alchemist (seriously...they're really really good)

Every ticket, every bid, every shared moment helps bring comfort, resources, and community to those walking through unimaginable grief.

If you’ve been touched by loss, want to support our cause, or if you simply want to be part of a great evening filled with love — we would be so grateful to have you there.

Get your tickets now:
5th Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala

10/15/2025

October 15th – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day 💗💙

Today, we honor the memory of the little lives lost far too soon and recognize the strength of the families who continue to carry their love forward.

The Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation is committed to supporting those impacted by pregnancy and infant loss through awareness, compassion, and community care.

We invite you to join us in this important mission by sponsoring or attending the 5th Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala on January 31st, 2026.

Your support helps us provide resources, remembrance, and hope to families navigating unimaginable loss. Together, we can continue to shine light where there has been darkness.

👉Join Us: 5th Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala

10/02/2025

12/22/2024

Mn River Valley Title & Abstracting Co has been one of our biggest supporters from the very beginning, and we're so grateful for their continued support!

10/28/2024

It's that time...
We're preparing for our next event and would love to see you there!

The 4th Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation GALA will be held on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at "The Venue" in Mankato, MN.

We're going to change things up just a little this year - in place of a seated dinner, we'll be serving heavy hors d'oeuvres and expanding on the entertainment.

Can't wait to share more details soon - stand by!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-pink-and-blue-ribbon-foundation-gala-tickets-1062965140349?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join us for a night of fantastic food, entertainment, and fundraising for those impacted by infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss.

02/02/2024

Last Saturday we enjoyed our 3rd Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala. What a great evening! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, sponsored the event, and volunteered time with our organization. We have big plans for 2024 and we're so grateful to all who have allowed us to serve! If anyone else has pictures from the evening, we'd love to see them :)

01/13/2024

The 3rd Annual Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala is SOLD OUT!! Thank you for the tremendous support! We're so excited to see everyone! If you're interested in attending after the dinner for live music/cash bar/silent auction, please contact Nicolette Bock directly for information.

01/04/2024

We're so honored to have Mankato Clinic partner with us, not only as a sponsor for our upcoming 3rd Annual Pink & Blue Ribbon Foundation Gala, but also as one of our providers for free mental health services for those impacted by miscarriage and infant loss. Thank you - thank you - thank you for all you do.

01/01/2024

🩷THANK YOU!💙
For the second year, the Tailwind Group has been a major sponsor of the Pink and Blue Ribbon Foundation. We appreciate you and are able to serve our community because of generous sponsorships and donations such as yours.