What is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day?
A day of remembrance for all babies who have died to soon, from early pregnancy
loss thru infant death.
When is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day?
October 15th of every year.
When did Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day start?
The day was thought of by Robyn Bear.
After having had six miscarriage with little to no support, she felt a day was
needed for parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, and the world to unite and
remember these beloved babies.
Knowing she couldn't do this alone, she shared her thoughts with Lisa Brown and
they decided to do what they could to make this day happen.
We advertised for volunteers from all 50 states to lend help in getting these
proclamations signed. To date, we have close to 70 men and women working with us
to achieve this day.
Why have a day of remembrance for Pregnancy and Infant Loss?
Because EVERY life, even the tiniest and shortest lived deserves to be
acknowledged and remembered. The parents of these children never forget, we would
just like one day of the year for everyone else to remember then too.
How can I help?
Contact The White House and your Governors
Office and tell them you support Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Call
your local news station or news paper to see if they can run a story on your
loss, so people in your area know they aren't alone.
What can I do on this day?
We ask everyone to light a candle at 7pm in their time zone. Spread the word,
increase support, educate and make people aware of pregnancy and infant loss.
For a list of ideas and ways to observe Pregnancy and Infant
Loss Remembrance Day visit our
Ideas to Help
page.
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