This is finnegan’s challengeThis is for the 1 in 33.
Birth defects affect one in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. That’s around 120,000 babies every year. This is a common situation, yet families of children with certain health conditions struggle to find the resources and support they need. We’ve set out to provide life-changing resources to support these families and ensure a positive trajectory for each child facing adversity related to a health condition.
01.EMPATHIZE Work to understand the unique situation of an individual and support their needs.
02.EducateProvide educational resources to families navigating a different life path.
03.Empower Give those facing adversity the tools necessary to successfully overcome their unique challenge.
Finnegan’s grandfather, Doc Sander, started making free throws to raise awareness for the one in 33 children born with birth defects, and today, he continues to challenge others to join in. Follow along on social media to keep up with the current challenge and see how you can get involved!
Use the hashtag #finneganschallenge!
We quickly realized the lack of resources and guidance for families affected by a birth defect, even though birth defects are quite common, affecting one in every 33 children. After initially feeling alone in this situation, we realized it didn’t have to be this way. Our family wants to provide other families with the support they need to overcome the challenges that face children born with challenging health conditions. That’s why we founded Finnegan’s Challenge.
