February 7th, 2024.
A day that will forever be imprinted on our hearts.
A few days after Titus was born, our world changed. He faced a small bowel perforation and underwent a delicate procedure to place drains in his stomach—an effort to protect him from infection and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating disease that affects premature infants.
For a while, we held on to hope that his tiny body would recover. But a few weeks later, Titus developed NEC. The disease progressed quickly, attacking his intestines and eventually causing his lungs and heart to fail. Despite every fight within him and the incredible care from his medical team, Titus’ body couldn’t overcome the battle. On February 7th, 2024, our brave boy went to be with Jesus.
Though his time with us was brief, Titus’ life left a permanent mark on ours—and on everyone who knew his story. His strength, his fight, and his light changed the course of our lives forever.
Today, everything we do through the Titus Strong Foundation is a reflection of the love we have for him. His legacy reminds us daily that even the smallest lives can make the biggest impact.
From heartbreak came hope
Cam and Meghan Parker founded the Titus Strong Foundation out of the love they have for their son, Titus, and a deep desire to see other families spared from the pain of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). What began as their family’s story of heartbreak has become a mission of hope — one that fights for premature babies, supports NICU families, and fuels research that can save lives.
The Titus Strong Foundation exists to carry Titus’ legacy forward — turning grief into purpose and love into action. Through every donation, partnership, and story shared, his life continues to make an impact far beyond their own.
WHY WE FIGHT
Every day, families across the world walk through the same hospital doors we once did — full of hope, fear, and love for a child fighting to survive. Too many of those families face Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a disease that still claims the lives of over one baby a day.
We fight because no parent should ever have to experience the heartbreak of saying goodbye too soon.
We fight because research can save lives — but remains critically underfunded.
We fight because Titus’ life matters, and his story continues to bring strength, awareness, and hope to others.
Through the Titus Strong Foundation, we are determined to change the story for families impacted by NEC — turning tragedy into purpose, and pain into progress.