Honoring
Katie Harrington
Our foundation hosts fundraising events to support mothers in need and advance maternal health initiatives. Each donation honors the legacy of Katie Harrington, our angel who tragically lost her life to postpartum complications.
Katie was an extraordinary woman whose light brightened everyone around her. Even as a child, she lifted others up and dreamed of supporting teen mothers, knowing that too many young women face motherhood without the support of a village. Through our work, we continue her mission of compassion, care, and community.
Since Katie’s passing, we have learned more about the critical gaps in maternal health. Our foundation is committed to raising awareness, supporting research, and funding programs that improve maternal care, aiming to prevent other families from experiencing the heartbreak we endured.
Katie's Story
Katie was a healthy 28‑year‑old woman with a normal pregnancy. Although her delivery was difficult, her initial postpartum recovery in the hospital was typical. Five days after giving birth, while she was recovering at home, she developed symptoms consistent with postpartum preeclampsia. Her care team recognized the signs, readmitted and treated her, and after a couple days she was discharged again.
Once home, Katie continued to feel unwell. She experienced symptoms that many women are told are “normal” postpartum feelings—fatigue, discomfort, and fluctuating blood pressure. Some of her concerning blood pressure readings were not fully understood or acted upon, and a follow‑up appointment was scheduled for later that week when the office was open. Tragically, Katie passed away before she could return to the doctor. Katie passed from postpartum complications.
Katie’s story reflects a broader reality: postpartum risks do not end at hospital discharge. Many women struggle to have their symptoms recognized, to access timely follow‑up care, and to distinguish dangerous warning signs from typical postpartum recovery. These gaps in maternal health contribute to preventable tragedies.
We share Katie’s story to raise awareness and to advocate for change. Postpartum complications—especially hypertensive disorders—require vigilant monitoring, clear communication, and systems that empower women to speak up and ensure they are heard. Katie’s life and legacy fuel our commitment to improving maternal health education, research, and support so that more mothers and families are protected during this vulnerable time.
Who we support
We support Marguerite's Place because Katie had a passion for helping young mothers in need. Marguerite's Place supports young mothers with transitional housing, early childhood education via low cost child care, and financial & other success skills.
Unique to the New Hampshire service landscape, there are no other programs in the state that provide transitional housing, quality licensed childcare, and supportive group programming within one organization.
This specific combination of whole-family services and individualized supports that provide the opportunity for sustainable success, and leads to healthy, happy lives.
The approach aims to end cyclical homelessness and poverty, interrupts the impact of trauma on future generations, and provides a lasting solution to familial instability.
We support Momma's Voices to help Katie's story reach patients, providers and legislators to help make a significant change in maternal health.
MoMMAs Voices (Maternal Mortality & Morbidity Advocates) is the first-ever maternal health patient advocates program bringing together real patient and family voices. We're made up of dozens of maternal health organizations who represent all types of maternal health conditions, as well as cross-cutting topics like maternal mental health, racial equity, healthcare delivery, and patient-provider partnership. We sit at the center of maternal health improvements, connecting and training patients with lived experiences, providers, quality improvement leaders, researchers, and policymakers to move forward improvements in maternal care. We are a program of the Preeclampsia Foundation
Highlights
Event Updates
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their generous support. Their contributions make a significant difference in our ability to host a successful tournament and raise funds for charity.