Emily Korzon
Heya! My name is Emily Korzon and this is my seventh year as a pledge committee member. I live in the coolest small town in America, Lititz, Pennsylvania, with my husband, Andy, and our three children. Isla (EYE-la), our oldest, just turned seven in January, Jack is five, and our newest addition, Ford, was born on 2/22/22! Life is very crazy right now, but it’s a perfect sort of crazy.
I got involved with Ruby’s Rainbow in 2016 after the birth of our daughter Isla, who is rocking’ an extra chromosome. When we got Isla’s diagnosis I was 20 weeks pregnant and terrified. Becoming a mother was scary enough, but finding out my child would have a disability totally overwhelmed me. I wondered if she would ever learn to drive, go to college, or get married. I was afraid she may not have the experiences I pictured for her.
When I found Ruby’s Rainbow, it was like looking into a crystal ball and realizing everything would be okay. Actually, everything would be more than okay – it would be freakin’ awesome! I read bios and saw videos of the receipts and felt an overwhelming sense of peace. These recipients were articulate, funny, and smart! They were pursuing their interests without letting something as small as an extra chromosome get in their way. I suddenly knew Isla would be just fine.
Ruby’s Rainbow opened my eyes to what Isla’s future may look like – and it’s so much better than I ever could have imagined. Not only have I been a part of raising funds for some extraordinary individuals, but Ruby’s Rainbow has also connected me to other mamas across the country. This organization has truly changed my life!