Amy Polk

Amy Polk, 42, of Takoma Park, Md. died yesterday (April 29, 2010) in a pedestrian accident in downtown Washington DC.

Her husband, John Robinette, said Amy was a vital part of her neighborhood and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, MD.

Next to spending time with her two sons – Adam, 7, and Bryan, 4 –Amy was a tireless advocate for expanding women’s access to midwifery care across the state. She was leading the effort to open the Seasons of Life Women’s Health and Birth Center in Takoma Park, a center devoted to providing health care for women before, during and after childbirth.

“Amy was a beautiful wife and mother. She meant so many things to so many people, but the best way to remember and honor her life is to support her vision of a birth center,” said John.

Donations in memory of Amy can be sent to:
"Seasons of Life"
7224 Central Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Or made online at: http://www.seasonsoflifebirthcenter.org/Donate.html

Amy leaves behind her mother, Bonnie Becker of Arlington, Va.; her father James Polk of Marietta, Ga.; and her brother Jeffrey Polk of Burke, Va.

A private funeral for the family will be held on Tuesday, May 4. A celebration of her life is scheduled for Friday, June 18 at 2 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, Md.