Approximately one in five pregnancies in this country will end in a loss, yet it is a loss that is regularly unrecognized. Our grief is often discounted and our suffering is silent. Our goal is to end the stigma surrounding the subject of pregnancy loss and to offer a space of recognition for bereaved families. […]
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Across the world, this day is marked with the International Wave of Light, where candles are lit at 7 p.m. to honour the short lives of babies lost in every country. Small gatherings are held in communities across the province to remember and honour those lives […]
This paint party is being held in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss day, as a Fundraiser for Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa Region, to help raise awareness of and targeting the stigma around pregnancy and infant loss. This event will feature a painting party similar to “Paint Nite” with added bonuses. Participants can […]
Candlelighting in memory and ring a bell to give babes lost a voice. Kingston City Councillor will be present to read their signed Proclamation for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day October 15th. KINGSTON Ontario HOST: HOPE BOX KINGSTON Kingston Standard Church 1185 Sunnyside Road "HOPE REMEMBERS" 4pm-5:30pm OCTOBER 15TH
Please join us on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day for a short sunset walk in High Park, Toronto, followed by a candle lighting ceremony to remember babies lost (but never forgotten) due to early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in infancy. Meet from 6.00pm by the Black Oak Café on West Road (look for […]
Every year on the 15th of October, people around the world light candles at 7pm. They do so to honour the pregnancies and babies lost. Their own losses, losses of friends and family members. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. All are welcome to attend the Wave of light. We do have […]
Wave of Light Join us as we make the world shine bright as we light candles together in memory of our precious babies gone to soon. Pregnancy and infant Loss Awareness Day 1545 Maley Drive, Sudbury NORCAT Building 6:30pm to 9:00pm
PAIL Network offers group support in communities all across Ontario. We recognize how important it is for families to feel a connection to others who have experienced a similar loss, and to talk about their loss in a safe space. These groups are facilitated by a PAIL Network group facilitator who has a lived experience […]
n open invitation to a FREE one day educational session for professionals who provide care, services, or support to bereaved parents and families during the loss of their pregnancy or infant. Registrants Leave With: • Practical skills, tools, and techniques to support bereaved parents and families • PAIL Network published booklets and guides for bereaved […]
Join Swami Satyananda for a workshop that support the grieving process. The journey of yoga is healing. What needs to be healed? What makes your life worth living? Take time to go inward and nurture yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, in a compassionate space. This workshop will focus on experiencing tools for tending to […]
If you are hosting an event with PAIL Network, or hosting an event to raise awareness for pregnancy and infant loss in Ontario, please send the details to pailnetwork@sunnybrook.ca. We'd be happy to list your event in our calendar.
If you're interested in learning more about organizing an event in your community, please get in touch.
