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London Quinn McQuaid was born still at 39 weeks, carried with love by a gestational surrogate after her mother endured a 13-year long infertility journey to parenthood. Though her time on earth was brief, her impact is lasting. London Is The Reason behind this space — a symbol of love, longing, and the deep need for support in the wake of unimaginable loss. Everything we do is in her honor.
Our Founders
Kristin and Steve McQuaid created London Is The Reason to honor their daughter London Quinn and to offer others the support they wished they had in their darkest moments. With deep empathy, lived experience, and a shared passion for advocacy, they’ve built a space where grief is met with care, and where love continues to lead the way.
Our Team
Our team is built from lived experience, compassion, and a shared commitment to holding space for grief in all its forms. From peer volunteers who’ve walked this path firsthand, to creative and operational leads helping us grow, each member brings purpose to this work. As we expand, we’re grateful for every partner, professional, and parent who joins us in honoring the babies we carry, remember, and love.
Volunteers & Partners
All of our offerings are made possible by dedicated volunteers and generous partners. Our peer support network is led by gestational carriers and parents who’ve experienced loss firsthand—offering care rooted in empathy and lived experience. We’re expanding our support by building partnerships with trauma-informed professionals. As we grow, we hope to offer new forms of support through group events and scholarship sessions (coming soon). Interested in joining us as a volunteer or partner? Fill out our form below!