Miracle Mommas

Miracle Mommas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Supporting moms. Honoring babies. Healing hearts.

Free Angel Gowns + Comfort Hearts

Wedding gowns transformed with love.

09/04/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to Melanie Cholka from Tumbleweed for donating this amazing gift basket for our silent auction! 🩵🩷

It is filled with so many beautiful Western-themed goodies—including a gift certificate. 🐎🤠

We are incredibly grateful for Melanie’s support of Run for the Roses Autumn Soiree Benefiting Miracle Mommas

We are still looking for additional raffle basket donations. If you or your business would like to contribute a basket, please reach out to me. I would be happy to arrange a convenient pickup!

Purchase your tickets using the link below—we would love to see you there!

Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a success! 🩵🩷

🎟 Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/run-for-the-roses-enchanted-autumn-soiree

Crystal Cavey
Tony Sebaaly
Jennifer Morales
Lindsey Petlak
Catherine Arneson

09/02/2026

✨ From One Beautiful Gown… Comes So Much Love. 🩵🩷

Another wedding gown reveal! 👰‍♀️✨

A heartfelt thank you to Dawn Quednow for donating this absolutely beautiful wedding gown to Miracle Mommas. 🩵🩷

The moment we felt the fabric, we were SO excited—the satin is wonderfully thick, which means we’ll be able to use almost every inch of this gown to create something new. 🩵

First, we gave her a nice bubble bath. 🫧 Then came the deconstruction. ✂️ And now, the transformation begins! 🩷

We’ll be turning this beautiful satin into Angel Gowns and Comfort Hearts for families, while also incorporating the gorgeous embroidery we carefully saved from the wedding gown featured in our last reveal. 🩵🩷

Two wedding gowns. Beautiful details preserved. And so much love about to be transformed. ✨🩵🩷

Follow Miracle Mommas to watch this gown’s journey from wedding gown → Angel Gowns + Comfort Hearts. 🩵🩷

08/31/2026

✨ A Beautiful Gown, A Beautiful New Purpose ✨

Today’s wedding gown reveal is absolutely gorgeous! 🩷🩵

A heartfelt thank you to Dawn Quednow for generously donating this beautiful gown to Miracle Mommas. While the fabric itself is a little too delicate for us to transform into Angel Gowns, we will still be putting this special dress to meaningful use.

Every inch of its beautiful lace and embroidery will be carefully saved and upcycled to add special details to future Angel Gowns and Comfort Hearts. 🩷🩵

We believe every donated wedding gown has a story—and we’re honored to give pieces of this one a new purpose as we create keepsakes and bereavement garments for families.

Follow along as we share this gown’s transformation and its journey from wedding gown to comfort, remembrance, and love. 🩷🩵

If you or someone you know would like to receive an Angel Gown or Comfort Heart at no cost, please visit our link to submit a request.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOEzB0BSARqrrrvWFv4N7EJX04Kum9vegfb_BEry9yENlkpA/viewform?usp=header

Dawn Quednow

08/28/2026

🌹🎁 FRIDAY FUNDRAISER UPDATE: OUR RAFFLE TABLE NEEDS YOU! 🎁🌹

We’re getting closer to Run for the Roses: An Enchanted Autumn Soirée, and this week we have one BIG ASK for our amazing community…

🎟️ WE NEED RAFFLE ITEMS & BASKETS!

We are currently collecting donations to help fill our raffle tables, and we would be incredibly grateful for your support! Donations can include gift certificates, products, experiences, services, themed baskets, or other fun items.

🩷🩵 And don’t worry about making it pretty! Your donation does not need to be wrapped. The Miracle Mommas team will take care of wrapping, ribbons, and getting everything ready for the event.

🌹 Have something extra special to donate? Items valued at $100 or more may be featured in our LIVE AUCTION!

Every donated item helps us raise funds to continue the work of Miracle Mommas and support mothers, babies, and families through our programs and community outreach. 🩷🩵

✨ AND NOW FOR A GOLDEN TICKET SURPRISE… ✨

Remember those mystery envelopes going to our first 50 ticket purchasers? One contains the coveted GOLDEN TICKET! 🎫✨

And we can finally reveal the prize…

💰 A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE! 💰

The lucky Golden Ticket holder will receive a $100 gift certificate to Autumn’s Closet, which can also be used at Little Munchkins in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — one of our wonderful event sponsors! 🛍️🩷🩵

There are still tickets available, which means the Golden Ticket could still be waiting for YOU! 👀✨

🌹 Run for the Roses: An Enchanted Autumn Soirée
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Libertyville Civic Center
🎟️ General Admission: $50

Grab your ticket here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/run-for-the-roses-enchanted-autumn-soiree

Interested in donating a raffle or auction item? Send us a message! We would love to feature your generosity at the event. 🩷🩵

We can’t wait to see these raffle tables overflowing with amazing donations — and we can’t wait to find out WHO GETS THE GOLDEN TICKET! 🌹🎫✨

Autumn's Pageant Closet
Autumn's Closet
Catherine Arneson
Lindsey Petlak
Tony Sebaaly

08/26/2026

There’s something so special about giving every piece of a donated wedding gown a new purpose. 🩷🩵

At Miracle Mommas, even the smallest details can become part of something meaningful. We carefully upcycle the beautiful lace from donated wedding gowns to enhance our simple white Comfort Hearts—transforming each one into a unique keepsake created with love and care.

These hearts are more than fabric. They are a tangible reminder of love, comfort, and remembrance for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. 🤍

The same wedding gowns that once represented love and new beginnings are given a new chapter—bringing comfort to families when they need it most.

If you or someone you know would like to receive a Comfort Heart or Angel Gown, they are provided completely free of charge through Miracle Mommas.

🩷 Request a Comfort Heart or Angel Gown here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOEzB0BSARqrrrvWFv4N7EJX04Kum9vegfb_BEry9yENlkpA/viewform?usp=header

Every stitch has a purpose. Every piece of lace has a story. And every heart is made with love. 🩷🩵

08/24/2026

A beautiful wedding gown is about to become something even more meaningful. 🩷🩵

We are so grateful to Dawn Quednow for collecting and donating this gorgeous wedding gown to Miracle Mommas. As we unveiled it, we were happily surprised by all of the intricate lace, embroidery, and beautiful details throughout the gown. 🤍✨

And this is only the beginning of its next chapter.

In our next video, we’ll take you behind the scenes as we deconstruct and transform this wedding gown into Angel Gowns and Comfort Hearts—each lovingly created and provided at no cost to families across the country experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.

From one special gown comes many small gifts of love, comfort, and remembrance. 🕊️

Stay tuned to see the transformation. 🩷🩵

If you or someone you know is in need of an Angel Gown or Comfort Heart, you can submit a request through our website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOEzB0BSARqrrrvWFv4N7EJX04Kum9vegfb_BEry9yENlkpA/viewform?usp=header&pli=1&authuser=0

Dawn Quednow

08/21/2026

🌹 FRIDAY FUNDRAISER UPDATEl🌹

We’re kicking off our Friday Fundraiser Update series and giving you a little behind-the-scenes look at everything happening at Miracle Mommas as we prepare for our very first fundraiser! 🩷🩵

We are so excited for Run for the Roses: An Enchanted Autumn Soirée on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Libertyville Civic Center! 🐎🌹

There are so many ways you can help make this special event a success:

🎟️ Grab your tickets — link below!
🩷 Make a direct donation to support Miracle Mommas
🎁 Sponsor or donate a raffle basket
🌹 Donate an item or experience for our live auction
📣 **Help us spread the word** by sharing our event with your friends, family, and community

Every ticket purchased, donation made, item contributed, and post shared helps us continue supporting mothers, babies, and families through the work of Miracle Mommas.

Interested in donating a raffle basket or live auction item? Send us a direct message! I’d love to connect with you and answer any questions.

Thank you for cheering us on as we count down to October 24! 🩷🩵 More behind-the-scenes Friday updates are coming!

🎟️ **Tickets:** https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/run-for-the-roses-enchanted-autumn-soiree

Dawn Quednow
Catherine Arneson

08/12/2026

Two hours. A car full of gowns. One mission that makes every mile worth it. 💕🚗

I took a road trip to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to visit Autumn’s Closet and Little Munchkins and turn my national pageant wardrobe into gift certificates that will help support our October Miracle Mommas fundraiser. 🌹

A huge thank you to Autumn’s Pageant Closet and Little Munchkins for their incredible support—and for donating a beautiful raffle basket! 🎁

And an extra-special thank you to my friend Dawn Quednow for donating so many beautiful wedding gowns to support our Angel Gown mission. 🤍👰‍♀️

Pageant dresses out. Wedding gowns in. And every mile driven with purpose. 🩵🩷

Want to donate your wedding gown? Visit our website at www.miraclemommas.org

Autumn's Pageant Closet
Dawn Quednow

Address

18945 W. Washington Street
Third Lake, IL
60030-1162

Website

http://www.miraclemommas.org/

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