Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place each year from 9 to 15 October.
Throughout the week, bereaved parents, family members and friends can remember and raise awareness together with thousands of families elsewhere in the world.
The week also provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss, as well as highlighting the vital work that is needed to improve pregnancy outcomes and to save babies' lives.
If you've been thinking about doing something in memory of your baby or babies this Baby Loss Awareness Week, and fundraising feels right for you, we'd be honoured to support you. Every donation will help fund our work with healthcare professionals to make multiple births safer for families in the future.
Our In-memory fundraising pack is full of ideas to help you create a tribute that's meaningful to you, whether you'd like to:
- Take on a walking, running or cycling challenge
- Organise your own fundraising event with family and friends
- Create a personal challenge that's meaningful to you and your baby or babies' memory
Real stories
-
Bereaved mother helps to break taboo about talking about baby loss
Emma lost her daughter Ivy late in pregnancy and later had twin boys. She shares her journey and why she helped create Twins Trust's 'Navigating Grief' booklet for bereaved families.
-
"It was the absolute crush of losing a child": how sharing story helped couple through their grief
After TTTS surgery and further complications, Samantha and Bart lost one twin and continued the pregnancy. They share how they balanced grief and hope as their surviving twin arrived early.
-
Remembering Abikara: twin loss, a surviving sister and bereavement support
After reduced movements at 24 weeks, Katie learned her daughter Abikara had died. She shares how she carried both twins, parented her survivor and found support through Twins Trust.
