Our Impact
Bringing us closer to ending AFE
We are the leading experts in amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) education and research and the largest support organization for impacted families and healthcare workers around the world.
community members served globally
- 100% report they better understood AFE
- 97% better understood what physically happened to them
- 95% found a meaningful sense of community
clinicians educated
- 87% report an increased understanding of treatment, management, and support
- 70% report an increased confidence in treating a maternal cardiac arrest
- 82% report feeling more equipped to support AFE patients and families
citations
- from 15 publications and abstracts from the AFE Foundation and Medical Advisory Board
Prior to our establishment, families and healthcare providers impacted by an AFE had nowhere to turn to for information and support, left in the dark about what had happened and how to move forward. Since turning on our lights and shining our efforts into understanding this rare condition, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people gain knowledge, understanding, and support through some of their darkest days. We will continue to be the light as long as it takes to end AFE.
Our impact would not be possible without the generosity of our supporters and engagement of our community. While we have much to be proud of, we know there is still a great deal of work to be done. AFE remains unpreventable and poorly understood. Mothers and their babies are still dying. We envision a world free from the devastation of AFE when all moms can experience motherhood.
15 Year Impact Report
Read more about our accomplishments and plans for sustainability.
Beyond the Numbers
Hear what our community has to say about our impact. Visit our page at GreatNonprofits and watch MiLinda’s touching video.
“I suffered an Amniotic Fluid Embolism while delivering my twin babies. I had no idea what it was and personally had never heard of it. I almost died. This foundation has given me support and more importantly it works hard every day to spread awareness and help find a way to stop AFE or at least find a reason behind why it actually happens”. – Heather S.
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The AFE Foundation is funded by donations. Every dollar goes toward our support, research, and education programs. We are committed to turning donations into action, including yours.