Heather Jahn Portrait Design

Joanna Blum and Ashley Hutcheson talk about their extraordinary meeting to record the life and passing of Baruch Levi Blum. On Dec. 1, Blum gave birth to Baruch Levi. He weighed 2 pounds, 11 ounces. He lived about 10 minutes. Hutcheson, a photographer, was there to document his birth.

Silly Smiles was started in honor of Sammy Rogers, a wonderful 6-year-old boy who was diagnosed with FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) when he was 2 years old. This autoimmune disorder, along with Nephrotic Syndrome, causes damage to the filtering components of ...the kidneys. Complications include loss of protein to the urine, swelling, high blood pressure, low protein levels in the blood, and more. Each year, people of all ages, races, and locations are diagnosed with FSGS and Nephrotic Syndrome. The number of reported cases is on a constant ascend. Sadly, the cause is unknown and there is no cure. These disorders affecting the kidneys can have a staggering impact on the lives of those caught in their wake. The families of those stricken with these illnesses are not only dealt the burden of endless medical procedures, medication, and hospitalization, but are also left with a financial burden that is often difficult to comprehend.

We are proud to partner with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep in bringing this precious and sensitive form of photography to more people free of charge.To help NILMDTS: