Places of Support, Comfort & Inspiration
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SiMBA ~ Simpson's Memory Box Appeal
SiMBA was introduced to
Simpson's Centre for Reproductive Health in Edinburgh as a result of a
donation from a bereaved parent and was founded by a team of dedicated
individuals in October 2005. They were officially registered as a Scottish
Charity in 2007. They provide Memory Boxes to any Maternity Unit in Scotland who wishes to have them ~ it is a treasure chest of mementos such as "the
blanket of love", birth acknowledgement certificate, hand and foot
prints and in some cases photos. SiMBA also provide a Tree of Tranquillity ~ a stunning hand crafted life sized sculpture, created in response
to the needs of parents ~ each leaf
represents a baby that has died during pregnancy or close to the time of
birth. They also refurbish rooms in Maternity wards to provide a much needed Family Room, for bereaved parents to spend further time with their baby in a peaceful, non clinical setting & where family members and friends may also visit.
So Go and Run Free are delighted and honoured to be (soon!!) providing Memory Boxes in the Highlands and Islands through working with SiMBA!
So Go and Run Free are delighted and honoured to be (soon!!) providing Memory Boxes in the Highlands and Islands through working with SiMBA!
Stillbirth & Neonatal Death charity
Sands is a national charity, established in 1981 by bereaved parents, which offers support when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth. They also work with health professionals to improve the quality of care & services offered to bereaved families and they promote research and changes in practice that could help reduce the loss of babies' lives. Click HERE.
Alexandra's Angel Gifts
Alexandra's Angel Gifts began in memory of Alexandra Grace who was stillborn on 22nd Sept 2006. They specialize in creating and sharing idea's of memorial gifts for anyone effected by the loss of a precious baby. Click HERE.
Treasured Dreams
Treasured Dreams (formerly known as TearDrop Support) offer support in loss of a pregnancy, baby or child, from early miscarriage to under 5 years of age, and aim to raise awareness on baby & child loss. They also provide Bags of Dreams to TD members and to the public. TD actively raise funds to support the many activities they are involved in to remember babies and children who have passed. Click HERE.
Lisa's Stars
Lisa's Stars is a group of caring, clever ladies making hats, blankets etc for tiny premature babies who are born asleep. They want to supply local hospitals with a stock of basics so no baby is left naked or in very ill fitting clothes. They say that every baby deserves dignity and every parent should be able to remember their angel baby dressed and warm and cosy. Click HERE.
Landon's Gift
Torie's son Landon Paul Rodgers was born still on March 26, 2010 due to a sudden onset of severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. She set up Landon's Gift in remembrance of those whom we cherish for such a short time. She says, "When I realized that I would never have another photo of my precious Landon other than what I already had, I was beyond sad. Photos are memories, and within a few days, I decided that I could make my own angel memories. I stared making angel name memories and angel photo memories and I decided to share these memories with other angel families." Click HERE.
Hana's Gift
Hana Elise was born still on Monday 16th 2006 at 4.03pm, weighing 1lb 8oz ~ she was a much wanted first child. Hanna's Gift was set up by Karen as a small charity "supporting bereaved families of babies lost through late miscarriage, stillbirth & neonatal loss in Norfolk." They aim to provide the finances required to help bereaved parents with memorial costs & they also provide memory boxes.
Grieving Parents
Grieving Parents was set up by Samantha after the loss of her daughter Gabriella, at 7 weeks old, to Spinal Musclar Atrophy Type 1, in April 2009. The site is a wonderful source of comfort, with beautiful poems, as well as ideas for funerals and memorials. There is also a community page for parents to share their stories, etc. Click HERE.
