Field of Dreams 2024

Join Team Werner and support Helen, Zach, and all four of their boys.

SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2016…

Is when our lives changed forever. On this day we were told that one of our previously healthy identical twin boys had a heart problem and was very sick. After several days of testing here in Madison, WI, we were told that our boys may have Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and that we needed to quickly travel to Cincinnati, OH for testing and possible surgery. Unfortunately I went into preterm labor on October 5th, and Theodore Nicholas and Holden Benjamin were born on October 6th, 2016. Theodore lived for a short time, and Holden was stillborn. We miss them terribly and have become our reason for everything we do. 

At the time of the twins’ birth and death, our oldest son, William, was 2.5 years old. I was also unable to work for quite some time, and was not eligible for FMLA or maternity leave. Between the travel, the medical bills, and the loss of my work, we would have been facing extreme hardship if not for the generosity of friends and family. We know, however, that our situation was unique. Not everyone has a net to fall back on, and absolutely no one should have to worry about money during such a difficult time. The Marigold Foundation was founded in 2019 and is our way of not only honoring our sons, but also honoring the generosity of our friends and family. 

Join The Marigold Foundation for a day with the Beloit Sky Carps!
This family-friendly event takes place on May 5th, 2024 at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit, WI.

Create a team, raise money, and get entered to win prizes!

The Marigold Foundation leads the way in providing financial aid to families that are facing a complex medical diagnosis or the loss of an infant or neonate. No family should not be able to seek medical help because of finances, and no family should come home with empty arms to a pile of medical bills.

How to participate:

Join us at the game

When you use this link to purchase tickets, The Marigold Foundation receives a portion of the ticket cost (at no extra cost to you!)

Your tickets will come to you electronically and we will see you on game day!

Create your team

Get your friends and family together to create your own team! Teams that raise the most money get entered into fun giveaways! Simply go to the bottom of this page and click the button that says that you want to fundraise for our campaign. You will automatically be entered into a giveaway just for starting a team.

Get your team shirt

You can go here to purchase a t-shirt with the Field of Dreams logo on the front and your team name and number on the back!

You can choose to either have your t-shirt sent directly to your house or for a $5 discount you can have it sent to us and we will bring it to the stadium on May 5th!

Share with friends

Share this page, as well as your team page, with family and friends to help them get in on the fun and honor your baby.