Tragically on August 16th 2019, Alison Rose Waclawek passed away while giving birth to her daughter Ada Rose Waclawek due to a rare and often fatal condition called Amniotic Fluid Embolism.  In a true miracle Ada Rose survived and is thriving.  Alison brought so much love and light into this world that can never be replaced.  This Foundation has been created to honor her memory and to try to continue her legacy. 

Please browse the following news articles about Alison, this tragic story, and the Foundation created as a result.

February 25, 2023 Blood Drive at D’Youville College

February 2023 Blood Drive

Alison Rose Foundation Announces 2022 Donations

2022 Donations


Alison Rose Foundation Announces First Donation

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alison-rose-foundation-announces-first-donation-of-25-000-to-support-research-of-amniotic-fluid-embolism-afe-301157637.html


The Alison Rose Foundation Golf Tournament – Buffalo Event Coverage

https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/golf-tournament-in-honor-of-mother-who-died-during-childbirth/71-99040121-6314-4e41-a77c-36ed24c8309e


The Alison Rose Foundation Blood Drive and Fundraiser – Buffalo Event Coverage

https://www.wgrz.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/daybreak/blood-drive-and-fundraiser-to-be-held-saturday-in-memory-of-alison-waclawek-buffalo-mom-who-died-during-childbirth/71-eb34f9e5-8f54-4438-a320-5b265fd85ce6

 

The Alison Rose Foundation Blood Drive and Fundraiser – Buffalo Pre-event Coverage

https://www.wivb.com/news/blood-drive-this-weekend-will-honor-memory-of-buffalo-woman-who-died-in-childbirth/


The Alison Rose Foundation Blood Drive and Fundraiser – Buffalo Pre-event Coverage

https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/daybreak/alison-waclawek-blood-drive/71-812b9fef-e9ce-408c-82ee-2996a508e526


Looking back on Ali’s Life – One Year Later

https://www.newsbreak.com/new-york/buffalo/news/1606425774575/one-year-after-death-of-mom-during-childbirth-an-update-on-waclawek-baby-and-dad


Looking back on Ali’s’ Life – An interview with Liz Maier, Ali’s Closest Friend

https://www.wgrz.com/video/news/local/ali-waclawek-friend-pays-tribute/71-cc5e4fca-beb7-4db4-a7f0-d07a9ea7154e


One Year Later – The Ali Waclawek Story

https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/daybreak/one-year-after-death-of-mom-during-childbirth-an-update-on-waclawek-baby-and-dad/71-e474763b-1dca-4956-a691-c27b42f06bca


When women die in childbirth, these are the fathers left behind

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/21/health/maternal-mortality-fathers-grief/index.htm


WNY Community Rallies Behind Family of Ali Waclawek

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/wny-community-rallies-behind-family-of-mother-who-died-during-childbirth


GoFundMe to assist Alison Waclawek’s family

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/gofundme-to-assist-alison-waclaweks-family-surpasses-goal-5-times-over/article_0ee05966-fd76-512c-8e14-583b611de074.html


 Outpouring of Support for Family of Former Buffalo Jill

https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/wny-comes-together-to-support-former-buffalo-jill-who-dies-during-childbirth/


Community Rallies Around Father and Newborn

https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/community-rallies-around-father-and-newborn-after-tragic-death-of-mother-during-childbirth/71-e314deb6-f0f9-48e8-876c-0f3ed77f153b


Alison R. Waclawek, 31, D’Youville graduate and Pharmacist

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/alison-r-waclawek-31-dyouville-graduate-was-walgreens-pharmacist/article_0d346a24-9afa-5d1b-90f5-cc7466bd8867.html


Heartache and Healing – The Ali Waclawek Story

https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/daybreak/alison-waclawek-childbirth-death-buffalo/71-f7db2046-efd8-46f5-9625-261e567f6409