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Our Story

Pella Family
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OUR FOUNDERS

Jesse & Tracy Pella

The Pella's are the parents of Cooper, Cohen, Frannie, and Maybry. After the trauma of Cooper & Cohen's birth at 23 weeks, 4 days, resulting in Cohen’s passing and Cooper spending 134 days in the NICU, they were driven to start Connected Forever to help other families who have experienced a similar journey. Their family was blessed with Frannie's full term arrival. Maybry made her appearance at 34 weeks, 2 days, and spent 14 days in the NICU. 

Our Board and Staff

Connected Forever wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing team.  We are so grateful to all of our board members and staff who help further our mission across Nebraska.

CF members

Angels
Advisory Board

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Ashley Bergman

Makaela Parsons

Maureen Drake

Sam Negley 

Miracles
Advisory Board

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Kara B.

Serena Bishop

Deidre Boyle

Kylie Cook

Sydney Florom

Ashley McClinton

Brittney Morris

Faith N.

Savannah Williams

Board of Directors

​​Carly Carlson

McKenzie Harms 

Maddie Hughes 

Laura Lessmann

Macy Miller 

Courtney Shreve 

Tracy Pella

Angels & Miracles Coordinators

Become a Coordinator

CF members

Are you interested in becoming a coordinator in your area?  We are always looking to expand our reach across Nebraska.  Submit the form below to obtain more information and become a coordinator in your area!

Thank you for your interest!

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Serving Nebraska families with NICU support, pregnancy and infant loss resources, and hope after loss. 

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