30th December 2013
First Name: Tammy
Last Name: Skinner
Where are you from?: Dalby QLD
How did you find out about us?: Google search
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Riley David Whitty
Comments: We would like to thank Natalie, Chris and their children for
this wonderful gift. It was a wonderful surprise to receive Riley’s
bear soon after meeting Natalie and her beautiful rainbow at a
Christmas Memorial Service for babies gone too soon. We can’t help but
believe that receiving Riley’s bear out of all the bears of hope was a
sign and gift from our angels <3 <3
24th December 2013
First Name: Judi
Last Name: Swan
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Recommendation from a friend after my miscarriage
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: “Eva” 23/08/07
Comments: I thank Eva’s family so much for the donation of my bear. The tears brought to my eyes when this arrived. The bear sits pride of place in my lounge and I wish you nothing but the best for the future no matter what that may bring. I will look after and cherish this bear always xox
19th December 2013
First Name: Brittany
Last Name: Lord
Where are you from?: sydney
How did you find out about us?: friends
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Riley David Whitty
Comments: after suffering 6 miscarriages in 3yrs and not having any
answers to why my husband and i have no children here in our arms my
Friend told me about bears of hope, and today i received my RILEY bear
and i just want to thank Riley’s family so much for their donation and
let them know i will look after Riley bear as if he was my own little
boy. sending you and your families hugs and good wishes from our
families to yours xxxx
14th December 2013
First Name: Belinda
Last Name: Holness
Where are you from?: australia qld
How did you find out about us?: ipswich hospital
Comments: I would like to say a big thank u for the gift bag I recieved
three days due to losing my little boy alexzanda hendrikus who was born
with his wings. Finding it very hard to cope with our loss I just dont
know what to do
13th December 2013
First Name: Kiara
Last Name: Anderson
Where are you from?: Penrith NSW
How did you find out about us?: Friends
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lily Anne Camarsh
01/03/12 and Boyd Stuart Thackeray 8/8/2010 and Honnor Louise Ambrose 20/05/10
11th December 2013
First Name: Jessie Peter
Last Name: Horan
Where are you from?: NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Scott Spencer
Comments: Thank you Harrison for your lovely gift in our time of sadness xx
11th December 2013
First Name: AnneMarie
Last Name: OConnell
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: Through the Canberra Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cooper Nathan Jenkins
Comments: Was wonderful to receive this teddy bear on the worst day of our lives. Gave us an extra bit of support knowing someone else had been in the same situation, felt less alone.
11th December 2013
First Name: Bodene
Last Name: Jacobi
Where are you from?: Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lucy Margaret Gowern
Comments: This lovely little bear was given to me by a special little angle . Thank you for brightening my day when I’m feeling down. Xxx
10th December 2013
First Name: Laura
Last Name: Wade
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: John Hunter Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Christian Paul Ardesch 22.11.05
Comments: To Christian’s parents, my husband and I share something with you that I wish neither of us was in a position to share. Our baby girl, Hope Elizabeth, was stillborn at 29 weeks due to her cord being wrapped around her neck. The bear we received in honour of your son is a great comfort to us as a symbol that we aren’t alone in the grief we have for our angel. If you wish to get in contact, my email is pimpala_renegade@yahoo.com
6th December 2013
First Name: KirstiandTim
Last Name: Reynolds
Where are you from?: Sydney Australia
How did you find out about us?: Mater Mothers Hospital, Brisbane
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Albie Nicholls
Comments: It wasn’t until we experienced the loss of our beautiful baby boy Gabriel Timothy Reynolds at 21w3days that we had heard of Bears of Hope. The package was a beautiful gift that we could keep in memory of our son but also to remember another baby that went to live among angels.
Gabriel was born into God’s arms on the 8th of October 2013. We received a bear in memory of Albie Nicholls whose one year anniversary was one day after our baby was born (According to the tag on our bear Albie went to live with the angels on 9th of October 2012 – we received the package on the 9th of October 2013). This meant a lot to us.
This has been the hardest experience of our lives and one that we never thought we would go through.
We will never get over the loss of our baby but we will learn to live with it as best we can. We and members of our family have donated packages in honor of Gabriel and we hope that they bring some comfort to another family in the same situation as us and remind them that they are not alone.
Thank you to Bears of Hope – what you do for people during such a difficult time is amazing.
29th November 2013
First Name: Bianca
Last Name: Geihe
Where are you from?: Port Macquarie NSW
How did you find out about us?: PMBH EPAS
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zachary Taylor Richardson 7.8.12
Comments: A big thankyou to the family who donated my bear in honour of their child. It has made my loss abit easier knowing there are lovely people out there that have been through this too. I would love to personally thank you if you see this message, please email me bee10390@yahoo.com.au. I would love to possibly hear from this lovely family.
28th November 2013
First Name: K
Last Name: King
Where are you from?: Queensland
How did you find out about us?: local hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bethany 26.12.2011
Comments: After the birth of our daughter Eva we received the Sophie bear when we picked up our daughters ashes, it brings us so much comfort, she sits on our bedside table proudly along with Eva.
My heart goes out to Bethany’s family, thank you for your generosity it brought us some peace to our grief.
21st November 2013
First Name: KiraLee
Last Name: Bridle
Where are you from?: Victoria, Australia.
How did you find out about us?: While I was looking for support groups and trying to find more information on cases like mine
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bob Blizzard 16.10.11
Comments: Sending virtual hugs and big thank you’s to Bears of Hope for everything that you guys do and stand for and especially to the family of to beautiful for this world angel baby Bob Blizzard we love our Sophia Bear of Hope very very much we find her as precious as our angel baby Oliver <3
We sincerely thank you from the bottom of hearts.
Kira-Lee, Scott & Deegan. Xo
18th November 2013
First Name: Mimi
Last Name: Dia
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: RBWH
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Boyd Stuart Thackeray
Comments: My partner and I lost our son Sam last week. We were given a Bear of Hope with your son’s name on it and I carried it out of the hospital after letting the midwives take Sam away. Your little bear was a comfort to us as we left and we are so grateful to have had it. We will be starting a fundraiser for Bears of Hope with Sam’s name so maybe one day we’ll be able to help others the same way you helped us.
17th November 2013
First Name: Rhiannon
Last Name: Dunlop
Where are you from?: Albury
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Rory and Cooper Nathan
Comments: Thankyou for the hope package that we received in hospital. We were able to send Xavier Rory to be with our precious Ivy and have kept Cooper Nathan with us to hold. We are comforted that Xavier Rory will always be with Ivy. xo
12th November 2013
First Name: LeeAnne
Last Name: Murphy
Where are you from?: Cooloola Cove
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Boyd Stuart Thackeray
8.8.2010
Comments: I gave birth to my angel, Eloise Jade on the 12th sept, 2013.
I was 30 weeks pregnant when we found out she had no heartbeat after
going to the hospital for lack of movement. Leaving the hospital
without my baby girl was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. Having
something to hold, while not the same as having her, gave me comfort.
9th November 2013
First Name: Natasha and Mike
Last Name: Burns
Where are you from?: Geelong
How did you find out about us?: Facebook page
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lachlan
Comments: Thankyou so much for the beautiful bear we received in memory of “Lachlan”.
We lost our son in June and are so grateful for the care package and bear that was donated. Thanks so much. Xoxox
6th November 2013
First Name: Courtney
Last Name: Newell
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: John Hunter Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: To the family of little Charlotte, we are so sorry for your loss!! But Thank you for kindly donating a bear in her honour. It has been a great comfort to us after the loss of our precious boy. I always think of both our little ones when cuddling our special bear xx
4th November 2013
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Murphy
Where are you from?: Quakers Hill, Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Social Worker
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hannah Grace Fewings
Comments: Thank you so much to the Fewings family for donating a bear in honour of Hannah Grace. It was incredibly comforting to receive at such a traumatic time, I still cuddle her very tight each and every night. I hope your Angel Hannah is taking care of my Angel Aidan up there. Your gift will never be in vain.
Carol & Adam Murphy.
4th November 2013
First Name: Tracey
Last Name: Bone
Where are you from?: Scone
How did you find out about us?: After our first loss
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Taylor
Comments: Much love to the parents of the beautiful Taylor. We received your bear after our son was stillborn in Coffs Harbour. I cannot say how much the bear has meant to me and my husband. Your bear and Taylor will be part of our family forever and cherished always.
4th November 2013
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Bevan
Where are you from?: Adelaide SA
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: kaiah savage pollard
4th November 2013
First Name: Elissa
Last Name: Liebke
Where are you from?: Kellyville, Sydney, NSW
How did you find out about us?: A friend kindly gave us two bears and a support package.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Molly Gill 13.2.2011
Comments: Thank you for your support, without this and the bears we
received my husband and I would be lost in our grief. We are so sorry
for the loss of your beautiful angel Molly Gill, our hearts go out to you.
Our beautiful twin boys Joshua and Jayden were born at 21 weeks because of mild placenta infection which put me into early labor, they lived 90mins, and 45 mins each, just devastated beyond words. Thank you so much for your wonderful donation of your bear that has been so kindly given to us. xx
31st October 2013
First Name: Elissa
Last Name: Liebke
Where are you from?: Kellyville, Sydney, NSW
How did you find out about us?: A friend kindly giving us two bears and
a package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Samantha Sophia Johnson 25.5.2011
Comments: Thank you for your support, without this and the bears we
received my husband and I would be lost in our grief. We are so sorry
for the loss of your beautiful angel Samantha, our hearts go out to you.
Our beautiful twin boys Joshua and Jayden were born at 21 weeks because of mild placenta infection which put me into early labor, they lived 90mins, and 45 mins each, just devastated beyond words. Thank you so much for your wonderful donation of your bear that has been so kindly given to us. xx
29th October 2013
First Name: Renae
Last Name: Maiden
Where are you from?: Dubbo
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Noah John tucleer
Comments: Thank you to tucleer family & bears of hope we will cherish our bear In memory of our angel babies jordan john maiden
23rd October 2013
First Name: Ashleigh
Last Name: Foy
Where are you from?: Tamworth
How did you find out about us?: Social Worker whilst in hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Baby Bridgette Ribbons
Comments: This little bear helped me through my losses after being admitted for another mc shortly after loosing triplets to an ectopic pregancy. Thank you for this special gift.
21st October 2013
First Name: Jennifer
Last Name: F
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Caelan Peter Van Dam 2001
Comments: Thank you, a much appreciated gift!
Our Hope Bear is much loved by all, especially our 4yr old daughter. A little something for us all to hold at times when we are feeling so empty and heart broken!
In loving memory of our precious little ‘Angel Rose’
18th Sept 2013
21st October 2013
First Name: Lilly
Last Name: Nguyen
Where are you from?: Croydon, Victoria
How did you find out about us?: Care package from Box Hill Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Geoffrey Ling
Comments: Thank you so much to the family of Ryan Geoffrey Ling for this very special bear which will be treasured forever. We keep the bear on our bed in memory of our Emily Gaynor Florance born sleeping on 13-01-13 at 20 weeks and 6 days.
20th October 2013
First Name: Danielle
Last Name: King
Where are you from?: Maroochydore
How did you find out about us?: After the stillbirth of my baby girl
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Andrew John Lowes
Comments: Bears of Hope is the most amazing organisation. Having that little bear to leave the hospital with was very special and important to me. Thank you so very much.
20th October 2013
First Name: Claire
Last Name: Pott
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Through Early pregnancy clinic
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ava Maree May Parkes 08/08/12
18th October 2013
First Name: Karen
Last Name: F
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Care package given to us by the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald, 17/09/2010
Comments: Our beautiful son, Isaac William, was stillborn on 19 July and our midwife gave us the care package and made us get onto the website while we were at the hospital. We are so grateful for her pushing us to the site and what we found here helped us so much in those first few days to know what to do. It helped us to create some wonderful memories during those precious few days we had with him. It wasn’t until we were home that I actually looked at the tag and realised that the bear was donated by others who had gone through this terrible event also. Thank you so much for the bear.
18th October 2013
First Name: charmaine
Last Name: donoghue
Where are you from?: Old Bar
How did you find out about us?: I receive a Bears of Hope package when we lost our little boy
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: James Hurst
Comments: What a beautiful package to receive when we lost our little boy.
18th October 2013
First Name: Casey
Last Name: Kerwitz
Where are you from?: Rosewood, QLD
How did you find out about us?: Received package in hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Julia Margaret 7/11/11
Comments: We lost our boy at 38 weeks 6 days on 13th August 2013. Subsequently our family members and friends have donated 5 bears in Owen’s name, and we’re participating in the Bears of Hope fundraiser for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month, and have (as at 17th October) raised $460 officially, with another $25+ in the next week. We’re thrilled to be able to help others who have experienced such pain as we are experiencing right now.
18th October 2013
First Name: Brooke
Last Name: Ryan
Where are you from?: Wellington Nsw
How did you find out about us?: Through hospital. recently had a stillborn.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Brock
Comments: I think this is absolutely beautiful how you receive a bag when you have had a stillborn. My bear in honour of Brock sits on my little girls shelf with her bunny rabbit, photo and candle.
18th October 2013
First Name: Kate
Last Name: Ryan
Where are you from?: Bolwarra heights
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Brody James Donnelly
Comments: Thank you so much to Baby Brody’s mummy and daddy. You gave me something to hold when my arms were empty. It was bitter sweet….Knowing this bear came from a family who had gone through the same thing we were going through meant we were not alone.
18th October 2013
First Name: Vicky
Last Name: Dickson
Where are you from?: Central Coast,NSW
How did you find out about us?: my midwife
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lucy Jane 28/5/10
Comments: I received this bear after my first miscarriage. I still keep it close by in memory of the little angels lost.
18th October 2013
First Name: karina
Last Name: ballard
Where are you from?: Clarence Valley NSW
How did you find out about us?: received a bear
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jonathan Mcdowell 19/12/2011
Comments: This was such a touching gift that was so unexpected when we were in hospital and made all the difference. To Jonathan’s parents thank you so much for taking the time to donate this bear We lit a little candle for him and our lost bub on October 15th and will treasure out little bear forever.
18th October 2013
First Name: Vicky
Last Name: Dickson
Where are you from?: Central Coast,NSW
How did you find out about us?: my midwife
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Joshua James Emery
Comments: I have have experienced my second pregnancy loss this year. My bear has been a great comfort to me.
18th October 2013
First Name: Niki
Last Name: Bowers
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Bereavement Support at Mater Mothers
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Miller Ramage
Comments: I cherish my Bear more than anything and I was lucky enough to meet Miller’s parents. I hope that my son, Connor’s, Bear is somewhere providing the comfort that mine provided me. I would love to hear from you.
Connor James Christopher Bowers born 5th August 2011
18th October 2013
First Name: Rhiannon
Last Name: Walsh
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: A friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zachary Taylor Richardson
Comments: Our little baby Corey grew wings and flew to heaven at 12weeks on the 16th August 2013. Our hope bear is beautiful and sits by the photo we have of our angel. Thank you to the Richardson family for your donation, it means the world to us. In a time where I thought all hope was lost, your gift brought a smile back to my heart xoxo
18th October 2013
First Name: Aislinn
Last Name: Mullins
Where are you from?: Newcastle, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Social worker at Launceston Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Isabella
Comments: Tomorrow will be 6 months since our holiday in Tasmania was brought to a horrifying end with a visit to Launceston hospital. At 7 weeks, and in very dramatic circumstances we discovered the pregnancy that had filled our hearts with such joy and excitement was an ectopic pregnancy. Leaving the hospital after surgery with very little support locally was very hard but knowing that there were others out there who would understand our grief was the greatest gift to us. Isabella’s bear, given to us by a hospital social worker, gave us that gift. Thank you to Isabella’s family and Bears of Hope.
18th October 2013
First Name: Ashleigh
Last Name: Gardoll
Where are you from?: Port Macquarie
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cooper, 2009
Comments: I received a bear when I lost my son’s twin brother, my bear of hope has recently been put in my sons cot and I often find him cuddling up to it.
18th October 2013
First Name: Megan
Last Name: Clarke
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: John Hunter Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Alan Sinclair Stephen South
18th October 2013
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Hay
Where are you from?: Ipswich – Queensland
How did you find out about us?: The early pregnancy unit at Ipswich Hospital.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zachary Taylor Richardson 7/8/12
Comments: I treasure our little bear. When I found out I was pregnant I never imagined anything but bringing home a beautiful baby. The support from Bears of Hope has been amazing. I hope that the bear we donated is appreciated as much as we love Zach Bear xx
16th October 2013
First Name: Jeni
Last Name: Herman
Where are you from?: Katoomba NSW
How did you find out about us?: I received a support package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cooper Nathan 28/11/06
16th October 2013
First Name: Tara
Last Name: gibson
Where are you from?: hobart
How did you find out about us?: hobart mums network fb page
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: sophia simon
Comments: Thankyou to the caring parents of Sophia for donating the
bear.we found out about this organisation 3 years after the passing of
our son but the hobart co ordinator still wanted to give us a package.
Our son was born and passed on the 19th Sept 2010 so very close to
sophias date. Recieving the bear so close to Quinlans 3rd birthday was
a beautiful present in such a difficult time. Thankyou from the bottom
of our hearts
9th October 2013
First Name: Jonathon
Last Name: Mckenzie
Where are you from?: Penrith NSW
How did you find out about us?: The care package we received at the
hospital.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bella
Comments: I think that your organisation is a wonderful idea. It has
brought me hope and comfort. I cherish the Sophie bear we have and
often read the card over and over. I would like to become more involved
in contributing to the group. I would also if possible, get in contact
with the parents who donated the bear just to show my gratitude for
their donation and to let them know that I will always take care of it
and continue their daughters legacy.
28th September 2013
First Name: Emma
Last Name: Byers
Where are you from?: Dubbo
How did you find out about us?: I have had 2 miscarriages and received a bear and also met a lovely lady in hospital about a month a go that is in a support group
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Was a baby boy unsure of name
Comments: I think what you are doing is great I have experienced that lost and have had family members who have lost babies through miscarriage as well as babies in the layer stage of pregnancy and it’s nice to know you have support if you need it
Thank you
24th September 2013
First Name: marlaina
Last Name: sole
Where are you from?: coffs harbour
How did you find out about us?: a bear i got from hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: ryan jon mcdonald
Comments: It was very sweet for me and my boyfriend to get this in a time of sadness thank you to the family who donated this bear it was very nice
24th September 2013
First Name: Lynda
Last Name: Calder
Where are you from?: Sydney, Australia
How did you find out about us?: Friend suggested we fundraise for you because his sister lost a baby after 20 weeks (application has come to you for this)
Comments: This is an amazing organisation and I wish it had been around when I lost my 7 angels back in the late 1990’s! I was all alone back then with nothing like this. THANK YOU for being there for Mums who lose their beautiful babies!
20th September 2013
First Name: Marilyn
Last Name: Tesoriero
Where are you from?: Menai, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Royal Hospital For Women, NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: Our son Lucas John was born on 8 April 2013 at 38 weeks and 4 days. He was diagnosed with a genetic muscular disease and he would not see his first birthday. We spent 19 memorable days with Lucas, and he fought to the very end. We are so proud of him and we’ll never forget how strong he was, and how much he has changed our lives.
Thank you to Welch family who donated a bear in Charlotte’s honour. It brings us comfort to know that we are not alone and that there are other families out there who know what we are feeling.
14th September 2013
First Name: Reanna
Last Name: Merhi
Where are you from?: Concord, nsw
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Comma 8/11/2010
Comments: Thank you to the family who donated tge bear I have received. It has given me hope and something to cuddle when I think of my little boy
11th September 2013
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Ryan
Where are you from?: Central Coast, NSW
How did you find out about us?: my midwife
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Karley Manaia – 10.12.2008
Comments: My heartfelt thank you to ‘bears of hope’. As my husband and I excitedly went for our scan of our baby yesterday 09.09.2013, my heart skipped a few beats when there was no heart beat. I was only eight weeks into my pregnancy but had already noticed my belly grow and many other changes. After trying to cope with what was happening, my midwife handed me ‘the donated bears of hope bag. After a very long day, I got home and went through the bag and was very touched. the candle, photo frame and of course the little bear. I wanted to let you know how much it meant to me. Instead of coming home empty and bad memories and pain, I now have a little momentum which I will cherish forever. As i jumped into bed I held onto this bear, and holding tight, knowing it gave me some sort of comfort of not having my little bear apart of me.
10th September 2013
First Name: Skye
Last Name: Franklin
Where are you from?: Perth
How did you find out about us?: Received a support package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bethany Angelina Higgins
Comments: R.I.P baby girl 26/09/2012
4th September 2013
First Name: Emalynne
Last Name: So
Where are you from?: Sydney
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Honnor Louise Ambrose
Comments: We previously received a Sophie Bear for our stillborn daughter and wanted to have a Hope Bear in honour of our little BabySo (20 June 2013).
3rd September 2013
First Name: Ines
Last Name: Kirchner
Where are you from?: friends
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sophie Cleo
Comments: Our son Louis was born premature in January 2008 and died 9 days late because of an infection. It still hurts l like the day he left us but thanks to BoH I meet others who going through the same and together we are learning how to survive. Thank you all xx
23rd August 2013
First Name: Melissa
Last Name: Morrison
Where are you from?: Eastwood, NSW
How did you find out about us?: The Sydney Adventist Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Honnor Louise Ambrose
Comments: We are ever so grateful for our package received from Bears of Hope. Thank you.
23rd August 2013
First Name: Krista
Last Name: Rayson
Where are you from?: Central Coast NSW
How did you find out about us?: Gosford Hopsital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bob Blizzard
Comments: Receiving this bear was the most precious gift i’ve possibly been given to remind me of my little man Ethan.
I do so hope little Bob is showing my boy the ropes up there in heaven!
15th August 2013
First Name: Danielle
Last Name: Williams
Where are you from?: kempsey nsw
How did you find out about us?: Port Macquarie Base Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Gracie Mary Althaus 23-11-2011
Comments: thankyou so much to the family who donated our sophie bear, it has given us great comfort since losing our angel Harper Ava on 12/07/13 born sleeping at 17 weeks due to reasons we may never know. our bear will be treasured forevered
15th August 2013
First Name: Ruby
Last Name: Romero
How did you find out about us?: When a close friend’s son was born still and Bears of Hope was there to help her.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Beetle Alexander Orr
Comments: When I found out I was pregnant it was daunting and exciting at the same time as we found out that we were having twins. But when we miscarried one, it felt like I wasn’t allowed to grieve for that baby because we still had one baby growing. I still have mixed feelings about it but a close friend of mine explained that a loss is still a loss no matter what the circumstances and that we should grieve for and remember that baby. Thank-you Tara for allowing us to grieve and for my older boys to have something tangible to remember their sibling by.
14th August 2013
First Name: Victoria
Last Name: Vesander
Where are you from?: Oakey
How did you find out about us?: From Toowoomba Base Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Tanisha Anne Yaldren, 20/08/2010
Comments: We had just lost our daughter Esme, she was stillborn but even though my pregnancy was a difficult one especially from breaking my waters at 14 wks, she faught till the end. I am so proud of her and even though we lost her when she was at 26 +3 wks, I’ll never forget how strong she was. My partner and I are greatful to this wonderful family who donated this bear in honour of Tanisha, it gave us comfort in knowing that we are not alone and that there is a wonderful family out there who has in their way reached out to say to us that they care. If I ever meet them one day then I would give them a big hug and say thanks for their support. 🙂
2nd August 2013
First Name: Tanya
Last Name: Jacobs
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Family/Research
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Scott Spencer
Comments: Your gift, at a time of soul wrenching heartache helps me with ours. Connor Alan John Finneran was born asleep at 18.5 weeks on the 16/6/13.
Thank you BOH, Harrison and the entire Spencer family.
2nd August 2013
First Name: lesley
Last Name: Collis
Where are you from?: Redbank Plains QLD
How did you find out about us?: through the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: harrison scott spencer
Comments: thank you for your donation, my bear was my life line those first 24 hrs while i was being induced to deliver my baby boy at just 20 weeks last november 2012. and he now has a place of honor sitting on my chest of drawers watching over us and my rainbow baby.
2nd August 2013
First Name: Lorien
Last Name: Perhne
Where are you from?: NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Scott Spencer
Comments: I hugged my bear all the way home after leaving the hospital without my baby. So sad that getting this bear meant someone else had lost their baby too, but it did bring some comfort knowing we are not alone. Im very protective of my Harrison bear & I’m so grateful to his parents for donating a bear & will be doing the same in memory & honour of my little boy.
2nd August 2013
First Name: Kyrie
Last Name: Rodgers
Where are you from?: Callala Beach
How did you find out about us?: Internet search
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: 1st bear James Hurst 11.02.2010- 2nd bear jesse buttons 19.01.2006
Comments: I have been given 2 sophie bears. My first was when I lost my boy in oct 2011 to trisomy 18 and my second was march 2012 when I lost my little girl who had trisomy 9 and anencephaly.
2nd August 2013
First Name: Kim
Last Name: Rudd
Where are you from?: Cairns
How did you find out about us?: friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bob Blizzard
Comments: Thank you so very much to the family of Bob Blizzard. We lost our baby Grace at 20weeks on 12Nov2010. We appreciate your generosity in memory of your angel. Wishing you all the best for the future. We had a baby boy on 19Oct2011 – so there was a silver lining for us. I hope you whatever happens , you know you have made an impact on our lives. Thank you
2nd August 2013
First Name: Suzanne
Last Name: Telfer
Where are you from?: Davidson, Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Friends and through my work (Herbert Smith Freehills) who assist Bears of Hope
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Christopher Meyer
Comments: Mixed emotions when I received my Xavier bear a couple of weeks ago in the mail. It was exciting to receive the bear but sad given the circumstances. Debb and Chris (the parents of Xavier Meyer), thank you for creating the Xavier bear in memory of your son Xavier. The bear I received was in memory of your son and it means so much to me especially given that we too named our son Xavier. Xavier was born on 20 December 2012 at 27 weeks and passed away 6 weeks later on 30 January 2013 whilst at the NICU at RPA. We will cherish the bear for ever.
2nd August 2013
First Name: Tina
Last Name: Perrotta
Where are you from?: Hay, nsw
How did you find out about us?: I received a Sophie bear from Griffith base hospital when I lost my daughter to stillbirth on 3rd April 2013
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Edward James 22-12-2009
Comments: Thank you for your special gift, I hold my bear close to my heart. I am very sorry for your loss of your beautiful boy Edward James, I wish you didn’t have to go through the pain I am going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Xoxoxo
2nd August 2013
First Name: Joanne
Last Name: Perry
Where are you from?: Blacktown
How did you find out about us?: Blacktown Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Brock 10.05.10
Comments: Our little man was born sleeping on 24.07.13. We never met and will miss him dearly. XOXO
2nd August 2013
First Name: Danielle
Last Name: Milward
Where are you from?: Bribie Island, Qld
How did you find out about us?: Facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Luke Bain 04/01/10
Comments: After loosing my first angel at 22 weeks I didn’t know where to turn, I thought I was coping fine but 6mths later I miscarried at 13 weeks, I was lost. Receiving this bear is so amazing, I have a teddy the hospital gave me for my first angel now I have a teddy for my second. Thank you so much, you guys are true angels xox <3
2nd August 2013
First Name: Joanne
Last Name: Perry
Where are you from?: Blacktown
How did you find out about us?: Blacktown Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Yasminah 26.03.09
Comments: Timothy was born sleeping on 28.08.10. We never met but miss him dearly
31th July 2013
First Name: Nicole
Last Name: Marston
Where are you from?: Dromedary Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: NICU Royal Hobart Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Boyd Thackeray Stuart 08/08/2010
Comments: Thank you so much for donating this bear in honour of your precious little angel.
The night our son Lachlan Gregory Marston passed away in my arms we were given this bear to take home and cuddle. It has a very special place beside our bed. Thank you so much and I’m so very sorry for the loss of your precious little man
17th July 2013
First Name: Morgan
Last Name: OConnell
Where are you from?: Bourke
How did you find out about us?: The beautiful midwives at Dubbo Base Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jaxon McGrorey Smith 20/10/11
Comments: After such a difficult time loosing our little boy to anencephaly at just 14weeks I did not understand what the bears of hope were about and why the nurses would give me a teddy with another babies name on it, I wanted my babies name on it! When I took my own time to look at the gifts and brochures in the bag I realised what a great service bears of hope actually is and was suprised by how much little Jaxon’s bear meant to us. Thankyou for the beautiful gifts and your support. I hope my Jesse’s bear will mean as much to someone else as it did to me.
Morgan
15th July 2013
First Name: Nicola
Last Name: Steenbergen
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: Received a Sophie bear at Canberra Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honor of?: Cooper Nathan Jenkins 28 Nov 2006
Comments: It is comforting, but at the same time so sad, to see that so many other families have also lost their precious baby.
Thank you to Cooper’s Mum and Dad for donating our bear on Cooper’s behalf. Your little boy is now part of our story, as our little boy will be part of someone else’s when they receive our bears.
Our sweet Adam was stillborn at 27 + 6 weeks on 13 June 2013. We are so blessed to have been able to meet and hold our son and we miss, want and love him every day. It is so important that the world doesn’t forget our Adam, and Bears of Hope is such a special way of remembering him while showing love to someone else who you will never even know.
8th July 2013
First Name: Erene
Last Name: LeStrange
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Google
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Yarni and the sisterhood mummies.
Comments: I belong to an online community of Mummas from all walks of life and on Sunday one of them realised that her baby girl had grown wings. Not only that but there are a number of other Mums and their families that have sadly gone through the same thing. I cannot imagine having to endure the pain of having to say goodbye. I understand this morenow as I am a Mum. So I donated in their angel babies memory, so that you can provide support and guidance in this time of need. Xx
30th June 2013
First Name: Shelly
Last Name: Radcliffe
Where are you from?: Muswellbrook NSW
How did you find out about us?: Newcastle Pricate Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Luke Bain 4-01-10
Comments: We were so grateful to Bears of Hope following our precious son Archie’s birth/death. The bear & information package we received has helped us so much!
30th June 2013
First Name: Amanda
Last Name: Francis
Where are you from?: Tumbi Umbi NSW
How did you find out about us?: Gosford private hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Madison Hope Andronicus 12/2/2012
Comments: To the parents of Madison, your gift to us of a Hope package brought us comfort and reassurance that we are not alone as we try to get through the most difficult period of our lives. It has touched our hearts that someone cared enough to do something like this for us, and that they also understand the enormity of our loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers as we make our way through our grief. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we wish you a life time of peace and happiness and that one day you may see your Angel Madison.
27th June 2013
First Name: Vivian
Last Name: Vaughan
Where are you from?: Townsville
How did you find out about us?: through a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: poppy bartlett
Comments: I lost my triplets 5months ago in Jan 2013
bears of hope Facebook page has been a big help to me
viv
27th June 2013
First Name: Gabrielle
Last Name: Dolanski
Where are you from?: Wentworth Falls
How did you find out about us?: when my Son died at the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jack Anthony Smith
Comments: Thank you so much to Bears of Hope and the parents of Jack Anthony Smith. My waters broke at 18.5 weeks and I had to experience the soul wrenching experience of walking out of the hospital with out Jared in my arms, after infection stole his life.
It has been 13 months since he was born sleeping, and I still sleep with my Sophie bear every night. When people started to feel suffocated by my grief Bears of Hope became my rock of support. Just thank you all so so much xx
13th June 2013
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Anderson
Where are you from?: Sandy Creek, Qld
How did you find out about us?: Wesley Hospital, Brisbane
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Evan Joseph 26/5/11
Comments: Our Son, Huon William was born 23 weeks on 27/5/13 and fought
hard so that we could hold him for an all too brief time. No words are
needed – you know how broken we are. Thank you Evan for the bear you gave us.
6th June 2013
First Name: Shauna
Last Name: Wellings
Where are you from?: Walcha, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Through the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hannah Grace Fewings
Comments: A special thanks goes to Hannah’s family, for donating this special bear on behalf of their precious daughter. Thank you for helping us to heal.
Our baby Dana Eveyln Wellings – went to heaven 4/5/13.
4th June 2013
First Name: Dearne
Last Name: Jameson
Where are you from?: Cranebrook,NSW
How did you find out about us?: We were given a package at Nepean
Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Scott Spencer
Comments: Thankyou to the amazing family that thought to honour their
son in this way. We are truly grateful and will be returning the gesture.
20th May 2013
First Name: Tracey
Last Name: Scott
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jacinta & Madelin 3-11-03
Comments: After 2 early miscarriages last year, a friend of mine arranged for a bear of hope to be sent to me. My bear now sits on the shelf above my 2 month old baby boy’s cot. Your organisation does wonderful work. Keep it up.
19th May 2013
First Name: Carolyn
Last Name: Possamai
Where are you from?: Maryborough
How did you find out about us?: Sister
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zavier Roryn 12-2-2011
Comments: Thank you for your kind thoughts toward us and we’re sorry for your loss. We appreciated the thoughtful gesture. There are no words to express the sadness at such loss.
19th May 2013
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Lance
Where are you from?: Canberra, ACT
How did you find out about us?: The Canberra Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Blake 24/11/09
Comments: We lost our precious little baby girl, Lucy, 2 and a 1/2 weeks ago. I was 23 weeks pregnant. Thank you to Blake’s family for donating to Bears of Hope, it has brought me a great deal of comfort at times when my arms have felt very empty. xoxo
18th May 2013
First Name: Jessie
Last Name: Hughan
Where are you from?: Yackandandah
How did you find out about us?: Wodonga hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lillian Anne Watts 8/2/2013
Comments: Thank you so much to Lillian’s family for the bear they donated. Our angel William John Harris (Willy) was born sleeping on 27/4/2013 @ 12:35pm weighing 580g & was 30cm long @ 23+2 wks after a difficult pregnancy in which he fought all the way. Your gift has also inspired us to donate our own bear and support another family in need. Thank you again x
Also would like to thank bears of hope for the wonderful work they do for families like ours at this tragic time xx
14th May 2013
First Name: Natalie
Last Name: Coates
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: After receiving a Bears of Hope in the mail last week
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ben David Simmons 2/12/08
Comments: Thankyou so much for our precious bear, we will love him dearly. Your genourous donation has inspired us to donate too. I love how it makes me feel that my precious little Artie will been known by others and that his life has a purpose. I would also like to Thank Lachlan A Shaw’s family for their special bear who watched over our little Artie with us.
7th May 2013
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Gray
Where are you from?: Wollongong
How did you find out about us?: Figtree private
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Imogene Kate -27-10-08
Comments: I was given this bear by the lovely midwife at figtree private. I lost my beautiful baby boy Preston at 27 weeks to HELLP syndrome.
This is such a beautiful idea.and have comfort knowing we can all share a bear, I pray for peace for all of us who has lost a little one.
6th May 2013
First Name: Natalie
Last Name: Potts
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Google
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: Thank you to the parents that donated this Xavier bear in honour of their daughter Charlotte. To be able to hold the bear when we can not hold our son Jamie, means the world to us.
2nd May 2013
First Name: Louise
Last Name: Pollard
Where are you from?: Bella Vista, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Norwest Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zachary Taylor Richardson 7.08.12
Comments: Thank you for the service you provide. I received my bear on 7th March 2013 when I lost my little boy, Alfie at 19 weeks 5 days after a difficult pregnancy and traumatic birth. My bear in honour of Zachary has given me comfort to know that I am not alone. Xxx
1st May 2013
First Name: Rosie
Last Name: Pengelly
Where are you from?: Wagga Wagga
How did you find out about us?: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Luke Bain 04/01/10
Comments: i had a miscarriage at 16weeks 6days and delivered our
beautiful little boy Cade Brendan Lee Coughlan on 20/04/13…..the bag
that was given to us from Bears of Hope has helped me alot…We are
planning to hold a fundraising event in his honour on the day he should
of been born which is 28/09/13……THANK YOU BEARS OF HOPE……
25th April 2013
First Name: Tiona
Last Name: Hall
Where are you from?: Broken Hill NSW
How did you find out about us?: At the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sophie
Comments: I lost my son in February 2013, he was born prematurely at 20 weeks, weighed 340 grams & only survived for 8 minutes. Cash Alan Dedini was given a birth certificate & we had him cremated. The hosp in Broken Hill NSW is negligent & I could not stand driving past everyday so I packed what I could in the car & drove to Gold Coast QLD with my other 4 kids. I still have no idea what I am doing. I find so much comfort in our bear. Cash had the bear with him for 2 days & it is the closest thing I have to holding him. THANK YOU
25th April 2013
First Name: Elley
Last Name: Chaffey
Where are you from?: Newcastle NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ozzie 30.11.2010
Comments: To the parents of little Ozzie,
After 10 rounds of IVF we finally fell pregnant with twins. Sadly we lost one twin at 12 weeks. Our son William, however was strong, and he held on til his heart stopped at 27 weeks. Your little Ozzie bear was given to us soon after I gave birth, and has not left my side. I sleep with Ozzie every night as he makes me feel closer to William. Your little Ozzie has made our heart ache easier to bare. I hope you are doing ok.
23rd April 2013
First Name: Belinda
Last Name: Taylor
Where are you from?: Goulburn, NSW
How did you find out about us?: facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sofia Maree Rowsell
Comments: I purchased Sophie for my very dear friend Leesa who lost her beautiful little girl Sofia at full term on 1.02.2013, Belinda
22rd April 2013
First Name: Tash
Last Name: Foote
Where are you from?: North Lakes Qld
How did you find out about us?: Facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Dominic Matthew Taylor
Comments: Would just like to say a huge thank you to the parents of Dominic Matthew Taylor who donated a bear in memory of their little angel. We appreciate the gift you have given to my husband and I. We will be sure to pass the legacy on. Our son Hugo was born at 22 weeks and 6 days on the 01.04.2013 and lived for 2 hours 25 mins. We miss him so much.
Thank you 🙂 Regards Tash & Michael Foote
17th April 2013
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Fulcher
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Elizabeth Anne Boykett
Comments: We cannot thank the family who donated the bear enough. It
means the absolute world to us that our little bubba who passed away at
6 weeks and 3 days gestation has been recognised as a valued life lost
too soon.
15th April 2013
First Name: Krystie
Last Name: Reynolds
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Mater Mothers hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: James Tattis
Comments: A big thank you to bears of hope and all the wonderful work they do
12th April 2013
First Name: Kali
Last Name: Boykett
Where are you from?: Raby NSW
How did you find out about us?: Liverpool Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Scott Spencer
Comments: We thank everyone so much for our package in Harrisons name
(we call our bear Harrison) my husband got to play with our baby and
our bear just before she passed and this bear means the world to us. We
are sorry for the loss of Harrison but so grateful for the help from Bears of hope.
12th April 2013
First Name: Suzzanna
Last Name: Fettell
Where are you from?: Port Macquarie
How did you find out about us?: We received a bear last week for our Mika
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Nathan & Christian Pratt
Comments: We feel blessed to have received our bear, it’s our reassurance that we are not alone and the resources have helped us a lot. On our first day home we donated a bear and we hope it will help others like us. After our sleeping Angels funeral yesterday, the generous donations we received from our friends and family will hopefully help bears of hope continue their fabulous work.
11th April 2013
First Name: Amy
Last Name: Salmon
Where are you from?: Wagga Wagga
How did you find out about us?: At the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Rhys Alan Tattis
Comments: Thank you bears of hope.
Our little xavier bear not only reminds me of our precious baby but also reminds us that we are not alone in our pain.
Thank you also to all the families who have donated to this wonderful cause.
11th April 2013
First Name: Rosalind
Last Name: Avellino
Where are you from?: Maitland NSW
How did you find out about us?: Google search for miscarriage support groups
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Isaac Warren
Comments: I lost our Little Sprout in december at 10 weeks gestation after TTC for 6 months. It’s been the most horrible time in my life and I’m so grateful for the support I’ve received from Bears Of Hope.
11th April 2013
First Name: Jodie
Last Name: NICHOLLS
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Sydney South West Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bridgette Faith Hebb
Comments: To receive our Sophie Bear in such difficult circumstances was very comforting on so many different levels. Our Sophie bear in honour of another child makes us feel that we are not alone. Having such a great charity such as bears of hope is amazing, to be honest I did not even know that this support network existed until I lost my beautiful baby boy. Our Sophie bear has a special place at our house.
11th April 2013
First Name: Stacey
Last Name: Weeks
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Royal Hospital for Women
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jordyn Kate Tattis
Comments: This bear that I received, along with a bear in honour of Ryan Jon McDonald, brought me great comfort when I lost my twin boys.
11th April 2013
First Name: Stacey
Last Name: Weeks
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Royal Hospital for Women
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan John McDonald
Comments: This bear, along with the bear I received in honour of Jordyn Kate Tattis brought me much comfort when I lost my twin boys last year.
10th April 2013
First Name: Lyndall
Last Name: Ward
Where are you from?: Northern NSW
How did you find out about us?: The Early Pregnancy Unit
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lola Mae Hayes 3/11/11
Comments: My Bear of Hope was a lovely gift when I found out I had had
a missed miscarriage. It reminds me of my little one, but also that I’m
not the only one who has felt the pain associated with the loss of a child.
Thank you for donating a bear of hope.
10th April 2013
First Name: Carliee
Last Name: Downs
Where are you from?: sydney nsw
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bradley Jax 10/12
Comments: Thank you to Bradley’s family and bears of hope the bear helped alot with the grief for myself and my family
8th April 2013
First Name: Jacqueline
Last Name: Talbot
Where are you from?: Penrith
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Gracie Mary althaus
Comments: Thank you very much my little boy passed away 30-03-2013 he was born too soon at 23 weeks
27th March 2013
First Name: Eleshia
Last Name: Staat
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: hospital RBWH
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Joseph and Lucas Pratt
Comments: just like to say a big thank you to the families that have
taken there time to donate a bear in honour of there lost one. we
recently lost our baby boy kobee lee, and this does help us find some
comfort knowing there are people out there who care and feel what we
have felt. thank you so much rest in peace our baby boy 24/3/2013
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15th March 2013
First Name: Olivia
Last Name: Wilson
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: We were gifted a bear at RNSH
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Annabelle Earp
Comments: Upon receiving our bear we were both saddened and comforted to see we were not alone.
Thank you to the Earp family for their gift.
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13th March 2013
First Name: Skye
Last Name: Howard
Where are you from?: Hobart, Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Hobart Private Hospital, Hobart
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Baby “Rosie” Howard
Comments: I was given a Bear of Hope by the Hobart Private Hospital after we lost our baby a couple of months ago.
At first I did not realise how much it would become a big part in our healing/grieving process.
It was so heartbreaking having to explain to my 3 year old daughter that our baby ‘wasn’t healthy enough to be born’ and had gone to heaven.
She accepted what I told her but I could tell it had upset her very much too.
She asked if she could name our ‘angel baby’ and called her “Rosie”.
Now whenever she is feeling down for any reason, feeling sad or just cant get to sleep we get out “Rosie’s Bear” to comfort her and keep her safe.
“Rosie’s Bear” is very special and we have kept safe away from the hands of our 18-month-old.
Because my 3 year old is that little bit older & has more of an understanding she is aware of how special the bear is (especially to me – I have no other of the little life I was carrying) & why we have it – she gets the extra special privilege of looking after it whenever she needs to.
This has helped not only my daughter but myself in more ways than I can even explain.
Thank you so much, a gesture/idea so simple has been a huge milestone for us to be able to move on.
I would be happy to help spread the word of “Bears of Hope” in anyway I can.
From the bottom of my heart – thank you
Skye Howard x
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12th March 2013
First Name: Vanessa
Last Name: Cummins
Where are you from?: Tamworth, NSW
How did you find out about us?: After a previous loss
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bill & Bob Kerr
Comments: Thank you to the parents that donated this bear, it means so much
to both my hubby and I to have it to hold when we can not hold our little
son Wyatt.
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12th March 2013
First Name: Danielle
Last Name: Azzopardi
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: At the Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Chelsea Maree King-Dorney
Comments: Chelsea was born on my birthday making my Sophie bear extra special. It’s been 3 months since our beautiful daughter Willow was stillborn and I still sleep cuddling my bear every night. She has been a great comfort. Thank you.
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11th March 2013
First Name: simon
Last Name: watts
Where are you from?: Wodonga
How did you find out about us?: wodonga hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: mali hudson triffett
Comments: A big thank you to mali’s family she is in our thoughts forever. We are forever thankful for your gift to our family. We have donated bears of hope to our local hospital in loving memory of our little girl Lillian Anne Watts 8/2/2013.
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4th March 2013
First Name: Claudia
Last Name: Duran
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: through a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Imogene Comito
Comments: Im ever so grateful that I came and had a look at this site.. The ladies on here have really helped me through some hard nights.. I thank Emma for reaching out as another twin mum to show me that, I can still look at Aiden (my earth twin) and be happy every day <3
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2nd March 2013
First Name: Ally
Last Name: Parkes
Where are you from?: Maitland
How did you find out about us?: Maitland Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Tanisha Anne Yaldren
Comments: Firstly I would like to express my deepest sympathies to this precious angels family. After those first few hours of losing my Angel Ava, it was a comfort to know that we were not alone.
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2nd March 2013
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Pruss
Where are you from?: canberra
How did you find out about us?: google search
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Tanisha Anne Yaldren
Comments: Thank you so much for everything your organisation does. It is really comforting to know I am not alone in this journey, as horrible as it is at the same time.
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2nd March 2013
First Name: Marissa
Last Name: Sachs
Where are you from?: Darwin N.T
How did you find out about us?: From a friend down south
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Alex Howell (Lynley Howell’s Angel)
Comments: I’m so happy to have a beautiful bear of hope for my son Nicholas Jay Rasmussen. My little Alex bear will forever rest next to Nicholas’s ashes, a life long angel friend <3
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2nd March 2013
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Miller
Where are you from?: Bathurst NSW
How did you find out about us?: My aunt bought a support package for me after my son passed
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald
Comments: I am so grateful to the family of Ryan. And for the support from the bears of hope staff.
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2nd March 2013
First Name: Majella
Last Name: Zimpel
Where are you from?: Ipswich qld
How did you find out about us?: Ipswich hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zachary Taylor Richardson 07.08.12
Comments: Thanking you so much. I feel such grief and no-one seems to understand at home. I received this package. It was a surprise but still a much needed source of comfort.I can’t thank you enough. From the bottom of my heart I value this little bear so much.
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20th February 2013
First Name: Rachael
Last Name: McKenzie
Where are you from?: Bunbury WA
Comments: As someone who has recently suffered an awful miscarriage, I wanted to say thank you for providing such a beautiful service. Miscarriage is not talked about enough, and there isn’t enough info readily available. Thank you.
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14th February 2013
First Name: Amanda
Last Name: Harvey
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Mater Mothers Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Boyd Stuart Thackeray 8.8.2010
Comments: Dear Bears of Hope, wanted to shout out a huge thank you for being here for us as we celebrate our beautiful son Jaime, who now lives amongst the angels, our heart is forever full of love for him, warmest regards love Ash and Mandy
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12th February 2013
First Name: Vanessa
Last Name: Stevens
Where are you from?: Parkes
How did you find out about us?: a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: masion markell Ross and izayah Zander Ross
Comments: Thank you to those who have sent me the bears they are beautiful
They will bring me comfort when my days are down.
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6th February 2013
First Name: Kirti
Last Name: Pandit
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Got a bear at hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lucas and Joseph Pratt 24.1.11
Comments: Thank you for the bear it will remind us of our little Angel Nora
16weeks fetus.
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30th January 2013
First Name: Diana
Last Name: Pantazis
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Received a BOH package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Angie Sofia Collits born 15/7/2011
Comments: A big thank you to BOH and the support they offer to help families heal their broken hearts. A warm thank you also to Angie’s family for donating a BOH package to us. We will always honour our angel Elena as well as Angie & do all we can to keep both their memories alive. Dearly loved and missed.
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30th January 2013
First Name: Karina
Last Name: Zerafa
Where are you from?: Blacktown sydney nsw
How did you find out about us?: I recived a package after i had my baby at blacktown hospital.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Luke 4th january 2010
Comments: It meant alot 2 me that someone cares about what you go through wether you lost your baby at 4mths 6mths or full term or if u had 2 terminate because of down syndrome or other birth defects its still your own precious little baby that is lost and ull never get back it just helps mothers when they get this package so thankyou 2 the mother of the son who has past 4 my bear i cherish him dearly and will be donating my own very soon when i am ready 🙂
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29th January 2013
First Name: Kyli