Our Impact
Delivering Memories The Heart Never Forgets
From Home Town to National Impact
Pearl’s Memory Babies began as a Kentucky-based nonprofit in 2018, delivering baby dolls to individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. What started as a local mission has grown into a nationwide movement, already serving 31 states and touching thousands of lives across America with love and connection.
(Updated as of 06/25/25)
The COVID Challenge That Changed Everything
When March 2020 lockdowns sealed facility doors, we couldn’t reach the people who needed us most. Watching isolated residents face an even more frightening world behind glass barriers broke our hearts. But it sparked a breakthrough: “We can get these babies IN there!”
Innovation Born from Necessity
We completely reimagined our delivery process, replacing our red wagons with laundry baskets that staff could safely carry inside. That first post-COVID delivery brought tears of joy as we watched comfort pass through those glass doors to finally reach those who needed it most. The impact was extraordinary— residents who had retreated even deeper into themselves during isolation began emerging from their shells, lighting up as they cradled their new companions.
Birth of "Pearl's Smiles Across Miles"
Seeing nightly news stories of separated families gave us another revelation: with our recent success coaching facilities through this process, we knew we could partner with any facility, anywhere. “We can get these babies OUT there!” We launched our “Pearl’s Smiles Across Miles” program—breaking down barriers to deliver comfort nationwide!
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Moving Forward Together
Your donations keep us moving forward, we won’t stop. Every contribution helps us reach one more facility, comfort one more resident, and bring hope to one more family watching their loved one struggle with memory loss.
Together, we’re proving that no barrier—not distance, nor closed doors—will stop us from delivering memories the heart never forgets. 💜
