ARDS Alliance and Maria's Miracle Announce Merger to Expand ECMO Awareness and Support

ELGIN, Ill. - April 16, 2025 - PRLog -- The ARDS Alliance is proud to announce its merger with Maria's Miracle, a dedicated organization advocating for ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) awareness and support (both cardiac and pulmonary patients). As part of this collaboration, Maria Young, Founder of Maria's Miracle will join the ARDS Alliance Board of Directors, bringing her expertise, passion, and firsthand experience to further the mission of supporting ARDS patients, survivors, and their families.

This merger marks a significant step forward in expanding the ARDS Alliance's educational resources, webinars, and support groups to include more comprehensive ECMO-related content not only for pulmonary patients but also for cardiac patients. Given ECMO's critical role in saving lives during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other severe respiratory conditions, this initiative aligns with the Alliance's mission of advocacy, education, and support.

"We are thrilled to welcome Maria Young to our board and integrate Maria's Miracle into the ARDS Alliance," said Paula Blonski, President of the ARDS Alliance. "Her dedication to ECMO education and survivor support is invaluable. Together, we will strengthen our community and provide vital resources to those impacted by ARDS."

The ARDS Alliance will update its website and outreach programs to feature more ECMO-focused materials, ensuring patients, caregivers, and medical professionals have access to the latest information and support. Additionally, new ECMO-related webinars and survivor-focused support groups will be launched in the coming months.

This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in patient advocacy. With Maria's Miracle joining the ARDS Alliance, the organization is poised to make an even greater impact on those navigating the challenges of ARDS and ECMO treatment.

For more information, visit https://ardsalliance.org/.