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Jason Kelce Details 2018 Pregnancy Loss in March of Dimes Speech

He said the openness of coaches, teammates and friends showed how common miscarriage is and shaped the couple’s decision to speak out.

Overview

  • On Dec. 3 in New York City, the retired Eagles center accepted the March of Dimes Sports Achievement Award, introduced by Kylie Kelce.
  • In his remarks, he called the 2018 loss “absolutely devastating” and recalled leaving practice for his truck overcome with grief.
  • He credited coaches, teammates, Eagles staff and friends for sharing similar experiences, which helped them feel less alone.
  • Kelce thanked supporters of March of Dimes and underscored the nonprofit’s concrete work for mothers, babies and families.
  • Kylie previously outlined the timeline and enduring pain on her Oct. 2 podcast episode and said talking about it aided her coping as they now raise four daughters.