31st December 2015
First Name: Hannalee
Last Name: Bendeich
Where are you from?: Newcastle N.S.W
How did you find out about us?: Online
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Aimee Rose Dona
Comments: We wish to thank you so very much for the lovely bear we received in honour of your sweet angel , our little angel was born sleeping 17.03.15 her name is Mikayla Elizabeth Waugh , we will forever treasure this bear and think not only of our little girl but of your sweet little Aimee also xxxx
21st December 2015
First Name: Natalie
Last Name: Wilkins
Where are you from?: ACT
How did you find out about us?: a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Max James 29.09.12
Comments: So special to receive a bear for Ronin from Max’s family…. 9yrs and 10 months ago when we lost him I was sent home with nothing…..not even a pamphlet on helplines. Lovely to see BOH changing this!
19th December 2015
First Name: Kimberly
Last Name: Porter
Where are you from?: Armidale NSW
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Christopher Meyer
Comments: Its an honor to receive Xavier’s bear. We have him sitting up on our angel daughters shelf.
19th December 2015
First Name: Antoinette
Last Name: Newton
Where are you from?: Sydney – hills district
How did you find out about us?: Friend of friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ella Jessie Stuut 6/04/09
Comments: A big thank you to BOH for sending me a bear in honor of lovely Ella Jessie Stuut. After loosing our first born son Aiden due to a premature birth and him passing after 5 days I felt so alone, numb and lost. Since finding BOH it has helped me know I’m not alone and be able to talk about my beautiful son. Thank you
10th December 2015
First Name: lillian
Last Name: fitzpatrick
Where are you from?: windale, nsw, australia
How did you find out about us?: thur a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: wyatt cummins
Comments: hello, we lost our precouis daughter, Emma Lee in late april this year. today we recieved the donated bear from Wyatt Cummin’s family.
thank you so much xxx and much love to all for this christmas
9th December 2015
First Name: Scarlett
Last Name: Latham
Where are you from?: Newcastle NSW
How did you find out about us?: BOH package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harper Grace Reynolds 18/07/12
Comments: It has taken me 8 months to look at the card that was attached to our BOH bear.
Thank you to Harper’s family for donating our bear in her memory. Maybe our girls are playing among rainbows together.. xx
4th December 2015
First Name: Joy
Last Name: Bornstein
Where are you from?: Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte and Paige O’Garey
Comments: We received our bear when our son Bennet was stillborn last year. Thank you so much for donating her in memory of your precious girls.
29th November 2015
First Name: Angela
Last Name: Grant
Where are you from?: Maitland NSW
How did you find out about us?: From the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cooper Nathan Jenkins
Comments: I would like to say thank you to coopers family for the bear we received when our son Jackson passed away, almost 2 years ago. Today, would have been coopers 9th birthday, and I would like to let coopers family know that coopers in our thoughts, today and everyday. From our family to yours, we send love and hugs x
28th November 2015
First Name: cherie
Last Name: solly
Where are you from?: manly
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Kacey Emmanuel Oberleuter
Comments: Thank you, we are so touched by the support and love.
This has given us commfort in this time of need.
love Cherie, Cris, Eleanor, and baby Levi.
17th November 2015
First Name: Amanda
Last Name: Adams
Where are you from?: Baldwinville, Mass.
How did you find out about us?: facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Our baby girl Katarina Marie Adams
Comments: Hardest thing in the world losing our baby girl, I want to help as many families as possible.
9th November 2015
First Name: Natasha
Last Name: Karamanis
Email: natasha_hafiz@yahoo.com.au
Where are you from?: Penrith, Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: BJ Mark Sallus
Comments: Thankyou for genouresly donating Levi’s bear from BJ Mark. Through such pain knowing parent to parent you were able to comfort me xx
27th October 2015
First Name: Clare
Last Name: Revell
Where are you from?: Hobart
How did you find out about us?: Royal Hobart Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hunter James Cullen
26th October 2015
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: gordon
Where are you from?: gold coast
How did you find out about us?: a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hannah grace fewings
Comments: I am forever greatful for my bear of hope I received for my daughter haylee summer born 12/12/2014 2:08am at 29 weeks gestation weighing 1pound 8 1/2 ounces I would like to thank the parents of Hannah grace and bears of hope I will treasure my bear forvever xx
15th October 2015
First Name: Cara
Last Name: Fischer
Where are you from?: Kempsey nsw
How did you find out about us?: received a bear after miscarriage
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Edward James 22-12-2009
Comments: I always look at my bear and remember the time i was happy with my life even though i walked away with empty arms and a broken. Still to this day when i pick up my bear i remember my loss and the smell of the hospital still remains on the bear. My angel 23/4/10 (11weeks and 5days).
26th September 2015
First Name: Naomi and Dale
Last Name: Norman
Where are you from?: California & Wales – but living at the moment in Cranebrook, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Nepean Hospital Penrith
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jesse Jay – 16/06/07
Comments: We received our little Jesse bear when we lost our little boy, Jeremiah Kaden Ewok at 18 weeks gestation on 19 September, 2015. Our boy was too tiny and fragile to hold and our bear was such a gift. I’ve taken to carrying our Jesse bear around in my handbag when I’m out. It’s a lovely comfort and I feel like I have a bit of my little boy with me. Thank you to Jesse’s family for our bear. We pray for your family and know your beautiful little Jesse is also in the arms of the Lord, like our little Jeremiah.
23rd September 2015
First Name: Kristine
Last Name: Partridge
Where are you from?: Newcastle, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Newcastle Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Rosie Maree Young, 28/2/13
Comments: We were so grateful to receive a Bear of Hope recently when we lost our precious daughter Matilda Rose Partridge on 5th September, 2015. We have donated a Bear in her honour and hope the family who receives it finds comfort and strength at such a difficult time, just as we did. Sending much love XX
22nd September 2015
First Name: Natasha
Last Name: Clune
Where are you from?: Claremont Meadows
How did you find out about us?: Nepean Hospital Penrith
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Millie Jayne 14/04/2012
Comments: thank you so very to Millie Jayne’s family and Bears of hope for this gorgeous bear. It offered us great comfort after we lost our precious son Elijah on the 25/08/15. Sending much love to all the precious angels and their families. Forever loved and forever missed. xxxxxx
10th September 2015
First Name: Ally
Last Name: Ayres
Where are you from?: TAS
How did you find out about us?: Calvary Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Evangeline Francis Long
Comments: Evangeline Francis Long
We thank this angel and her family for the precious gift we received.
This bear is another memory of these two, small and precious angels.
We wish that we could have you here with us, but unfortunately some dreams just don’t come true.
Your big brother holds Evangeline Bear ever so tightly and it breaks our heart to know he is never going to be able to hold you.
Our hearts will be forever broken.
May you both play and sing in heavens arms.
We love you.
Mummy, Daddy & Big Brother Sebbi xx
3rd September 2015
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: deHosson
Where are you from?: Barrack Heights, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Figtree Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hannah Grace Fewings
Comments: We were so honoured to receive a BOH package from the Fewings Family during our own loss of our beautiful daughter Georgie in May this year. Hannah’s little bear sits in Georgie’s room, and seeing it reminds us that we are not alone on this journey. May our daughters always be remembered xxx
22nd August 2015
First Name: Lauren
Last Name: OMeara
Where are you from?: Blacktown, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Midwives at Blacktown Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Madison Hope Andronicus
Comments: Thank you so much for the bear. We hope Madison Hope is showing our Sebastian around heaven.
If one day we have a rainbow baby, whom is a girl. We would like to name her Madison Hope. xx
20th August 2015
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Norman
Where are you from?: Canberra ACT
How did you find out about us?: Stillbirth death of our son
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Georgia Tamara 8/4/09
Comments: The bear we received at the worst time in our lives gave us hope for the future, knowing others had survived this tragedy. We thank the donators of our bear and remember their child with our own son Henry-Lee.
17th August 2015
First Name: Joanne
Last Name: Rogers
Where are you from?: Hamlyn Terrace NSW
How did you find out about us?: A friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Matthew Thomas
Comments: Thank you so much for our gorgeous little bear Matthew xxx
14th August 2015
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Hambly
Comments: Hello,
One of my closest friends has lost her angel baby, and we are at a loss at how to respond. Thank you so much for providing this invaluable resource, both for grieving parents and their friends and family.
Best,
Sarah
31st July 2015
First Name: Sara
Last Name: Gray
Where are you from?: Sydney
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hamish Gardner
Comments: Thank you so much to the family of Hamish Gardner and the BOH for sending my family a bear for our son Ollie. This means so much to us, we will treasure it forever and always think of Hamish. Happy 2nd birthday little guy xx
24th July 2015
First Name: Camilla
Last Name: Walpole
Where are you from?: Central Coast NSW
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Amelia Rose Stephenson (28.8.13)
Comments: To the parents of angel baby Amelia, I would love to hear from you and tell you about the teddy we received for our baby Ruby. E: camillawalpole@gmail.com
8th July 2015
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Fong
Where are you from?: Darwin
How did you find out about us?: Friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hamish Gardner
Comments: Thank you and many blessings. x
1st July 2015
First Name: Shelly
Last Name: Young
Where are you from?: Budgewoi
How did you find out about us?: Friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Paisley Jane Cashmore
30th June 2015
First Name: Philippa
Last Name: Gallagher
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: friend signed me up
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Will Cooper Gallagher
30th June 2015
First Name: Ana
Last Name: Kerwald
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: internet
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Winter May
Comments: Hope that the parents of Winter found strength and comfort as we did when we received the bear in her honor after our little angel Charlie passed. May your little angel rest in heaven. xx
29th June 2015
First Name: rachel
Last Name: mathis
Where are you from?: penrith
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: harper ava williams
Comments: Thank you so much for your bear i hold it so tight on nearly every night. I think my son dominic would have found your daughter and said thank you for the bear for me.
28th June 2015
First Name: Nikki
Last Name: Radford
Where are you from?: Launceston
How did you find out about us?: Received a Bear Of Hope after losing my son
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bob Blizzard 16.10.11
Comments: After losing our beautiful son Lucas George on the 1st June 2015 at 22 weeks, I cannot thank Bobs parents enough for this beautiful gift x x
26th June 2015
First Name: Kristy
Last Name: Carey
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: Receiving a bear
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Thomas 21/4/2011
Comments: Thank you
25th June 2015
First Name: Brooke
Last Name: Stevenson
Where are you from?: Sunshine Coast
How did you find out about us?: Friend & Sister
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hamish Gardner 29.07.13
Comments: This is the second of the 2 bears I received today which was a complete surprise however they could not have come at a better time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to BOH & Hamish’s family for donating this bear to my family. I will think of you and your precious Hamish always. I am forever grateful we now have something to remember my angels xx
25th June 2015
First Name: Brooke
Last Name: Stevenson
Where are you from?: Sunshine Coast
How did you find out about us?: Friend and Sister
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Georgia Tamara 08.04.09
Comments: Just received 2 bears today a complete surprise they could not have come at a better time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to BOH & Georgia’s family for donating this bear to families like mine. I will always think of you and your sweet Georgia. Forever grateful we have something to remember my angels xx
25th June 2015
First Name: Camilla
Last Name: Brown
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: through the Royal Women’s hospital Ranswick
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Thomas Francis Dean 03.01.13
Comments: i wanted to thank the family for the bear as it brought so much comfort to me. I had just had my second miscarriage in 6 months and was really struggling and this really helped. Today is what should have been my due date for the first baby I lost and I’m now hugging the bear that is here to replace the child I can not hug. Thank you for bringing me some comfort at this difficult time and I hope our children are playing together in heaven and it gives you some comfort knowing you have helped someone else and I pray for your loss too. Xx
23rd June 2015
First Name: Ashleigh
Last Name: Anning
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: Facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hamish gardner
23rd June 2015
First Name: Ashleigh
Last Name: Anning
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: Facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Maximus Bryce hinton
22nd June 2015
First Name: Libby
Last Name: Walsh
Where are you from?: Nowra NSW
How did you find out about us?: We received a bear of hope
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bailey Antoni
Comments: Thank you ????
22nd June 2015
First Name: Libby
Last Name: Walsh
Where are you from?: Nowra NSW
How did you find out about us?: We received a bear of hope
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jesse Buttons
Comments: Thank you ????
22nd June 2015
First Name: Erica
Last Name: Gray
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Mater hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Willow Indy Burrell
Comments: Thank you ??
I treasure my bear so much! Thank you Willow xx
20th June 2015
First Name: Tanya
Last Name: Scott
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: Friend referral
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: I was so happy to receive this beautiful little bear. After losing my two week old Finley I felt so alone. When I held the bear and read the tag I knew that I wasn’t alone, that there was another mother, another bereaved family that had felt the same heartache.
I can’t thank the family enough for opening their hearts and donating this little bear of hope.
16th June 2015
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Baker
Where are you from?: Botany NSW
How did you find out about us?: We received a BOH care package from the Royal hospital for Women
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Elijah Haynardn
Comments: I just want to thank little Elijah’s parents with out our BOH we would have had nothing to hold onto once we had to say our last goodbye to our beautiful baby girl Destiny Jane Doherty. The message on the bear made me cry (in a good way) and I was so thankful we had something to hold and cuddle. I will celebrate and remember Elijah on 29 August again this year and I just wanted to say I think of you and your family a lot Elijah. Bless you all xx
13th June 2015
First Name: Courtney
Last Name: Barber
Where are you from?: Launceston
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Boyd Thackery
8th June 2015
First Name: Sharni
Last Name: Hughes
Where are you from?: Perth, Western Australia
How did you find out about us?: I received a BOH
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Madison Hope Andronicus 12-2-12
Comments: Thank you to Madison’s parents for donating a bear. Madison now sits along side the teddy for my first born. Lachlan George Hughes.
Thank you to My amazing friend for sending me my BOH. It really has helped me heal.
4th June 2015
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: hammond
Where are you from?: Upper Coomera
How did you find out about us?: friends
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Paisley Jane cashmore 30/6/12
Comments: thank you
4th June 2015
First Name: Kylie
Last Name: McBean
Where are you from?: NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald
Comments: We recieved this bear when our son Fenix was born at 18wks 1 day on the 28th May 2015.
Thank you so much for this beautiful bear, it means so much to us and even inspired us to buy Bear Of Hope bears for our 3 previous losses that until now had nothing to remember them by.
4th June 2015
First Name: Kylie
Last Name: McBean
Where are you from?: NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Emmanuel James Khoury
Comments: After receiving a Bear Of Hope for my 4th loss I decided to buy bears for my other babies as well. This one is for my daughter Gamma who was miscarriaged at 9wks on the 3rd August 2009
Thank you so much for this beautiful bears, it means so much to us.
4th June 2015
First Name: Kylie
Last Name: McBean
Where are you from?: NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hamish Gardner
Comments: After receiving a Bear Of Hope for my 4th loss I decided to buy bears for my other babies as well. This one is for my daughter Isabel who was stillborn at 30wks 5 days on Valentine’s Day 2009 (14th February 2009)
Thank you so much for this beautiful bears, it means so much to us.
4th June 2015
First Name: Kylie
Last Name: McBean
Where are you from?: NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Jordan Telfer
Comments: After receiving a Bear Of Hope for my 4th loss I decided to buy bears for my other babies as well. This one is for my daughter Halla who died during a missed miscarriage at 9-10wks, we choose to honour Halla on the 17th September 2008
Thank you so much for this beautiful bears, it means so much to us.
4th June 2015
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: King
Where are you from?: Hobart, Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: online
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sophia Simon 07.10.10
Comments: I received this beautiful little bear in honour of Sophia Simon, two months ago after my miscarriage in February 2015. My heart will forever be with my angel and I dearly thank Sophia’s family for helping me get through this time. Jessica x
4th June 2015
First Name: Melissa
Last Name: Kory
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: When we were leaving the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: What a beautiful token. We hope the parents of Charlotte found strength and comfort as we did when we received the bear in her honor when leaving the hospital after our little angel Isaac passed. You have inspired us to carry on our Isaac’s memory as you have with your beautiful Charlotte. May your little angel rest in heaven xox
4th June 2015
First Name: Nicole
Last Name: Maytom
Where are you from?: Previously from the Northern Rivers
How did you find out about us?: Lismore Base Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lola
Comments: This bear provided great comfort to me during my stay in hospital when I suffered a molar pregnancy.
Even though it was 2 years ago I still cradle the bear often and reflect on the life we lost and those dark days.
Thankyou for helping me through! I hope Lolas family know how much they gave me!
4th June 2015
First Name: Brooke
Last Name: Houston
Where are you from?: Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Through my counsiller
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Molly 22/06/2007
Comments: It was a beautiful gift to have received please reach out to the family and let them know I cannot thank them enough xxx
4th June 2015
First Name: Bree
Last Name: Bailey
Where are you from?: Bathurst
How did you find out about us?: A friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Paisley Jane Cashmore
Comments: Thank you so much to bears of hope and to Paisleys family. My bear has brought me some relief over the past few months. I will never forget you little Reggie xxxxx
3rd June 2015
First Name: Rachel
Last Name: Cousino
Where are you from?: Burien Wa
How did you find out about us?: Facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Didn’t recive a bear
Comments: My precious angel Madison was born February 22rd 2008 and grew her wings March 30th 2008. Fly high baby girl. ^|^
3rd June 2015
First Name: Clarissa
Last Name: Perger
Where are you from?: Cairns
How did you find out about us?: Received a bears of hope package when we had our stillbirth daughter.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Astrid Rose Bentley.
Comments: We are truly grateful for our beautiful package. We received our package from the canberra hospital. Thank you to Astrid’s parents for donating the bear that we received for our daughter.
3rd June 2015
First Name: Christopher
Last Name: Clements
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Norwest Private
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Annabelle Catalina So
3rd June 2015
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Richards
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Gosford private
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hannah grace fewings
Comments: Your baby will be remembered by us, thank you our little come into the world 20/5/2015 at 12wks
3rd June 2015
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Richards
Where are you from?: Gosford
How did you find out about us?: ies private
3rd June 2015
First Name: Sandie
Last Name: Butler
Where are you from?: Warialda australia nsw
How did you find out about us?: Local police officer
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Meyer
24th May 2015
First Name: Leisa
Last Name: Edgar
Where are you from?: lockyer valley QLD
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: thank you to Charlottes parents for the comfort from there daughters bear of hope xxx
6th May 2015
First Name: Suzanne
Last Name: Lewis
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Hospital- north shore private and Dubbo bass
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Isabella Wren Diefenbach, Tinkerbell, Brock g Riddiford, Bradie Kevin Patrick Moore
Comments: Through caring relatives and the hospital we were given a number of these bears which were very comforting following the loss of our precious twin boys Finlay and Byron who were born prematurely and passed away shortly after they were born. Thanks for your kindness x
6th May 2015
First Name: Rachel
Last Name: Bain
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Previous loss
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Paisley Jane Cashmore 30/06/2012
Comments: Thank you to Paisleys family. xo
1st May 2015
First Name: Leanne
Last Name: Purss
Where are you from?: Orange, NSW
How did you find out about us?: I lost my boy Jayden George 11.4.15
27th April 2015
First Name: Karlie
Last Name: Carleton
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: Through the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Liam Thomas Welsford
Comments: This bear has helped and means so much
15th April 2015
First Name: Tracey
Last Name: Coldrey
Where are you from?: Melton, Victoria
How did you find out about us?: Internet ~ Facebook
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Hamish Gardner 29.07.13
Comments: We received this bear to help us with the loss of our baby girl Amber who was born sleeping on the 04.02.15. I thank Hamish’s family for donating this bear, it will be kept with my daughters keepsake things forever. How I wish our babies were never taken from us.
8th April 2015
First Name: Mathew and Leanne
Last Name: McAulay
Where are you from?: Camden, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Social Worker at Campbelltown Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Dean b8.9.09
Comments: We are so very grateful for the package we received after choosing to terminate our pregnancy after a diagnosis of Downs Syndrome. It is no less heartbreaking having to make a choice to give up a child you had hoped, prayed and dreamed for. Our bear is included in a box of memories I have created to honour our angel, Oliver. I wish I could thank Dean’s parents in person for their kind donation. The gift given from one grieving parent to another is one we cherish and has set a fantastic example for the help we hope we have provided by making donations of our own. I sincerely hope that Dean’s parents read this entry so that they learn the power of their donation.
6th April 2015
First Name: Hanna
Last Name: Knight
Where are you from?: Berowra NSW
How did you find out about us?: Was given a bear with my first loss
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Alfie Pollard
Comments: Thank you to Alfie and his family for the lovely bear we received when we lost our daughter. It will be well hugged!
3rd April 2015
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Hill
Where are you from?: Ballarat
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zac Connor Sharp 23/02/2102
Comments: Thankyou from the bottom of our heart for Zac’s teddy bear in memory of your little boy to honour our little boy Roland James Anderson born sleeping at 20 weeks 4th June 2013. It’s taken some time to process and post a message. Please know that your Bears of Hope pack helped during unbearable times. Thanks and with love Jessica and Jamie.
31st March 2015
First Name: Kara
Last Name: Sidhu
Where are you from?: Penrith NSW
How did you find out about us?: Nursing Staff
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlize Ersilia Stephens
Comments: Thanks to Bears of Hope and Charlize’s mum and dad the bear we received when losing our precious daughter, Imogen, made the devastation and pain that little bit easier to bare knowing that we weren’t alone.
26th March 2015
First Name: Sandie
Last Name: Butler
Where are you from?: tenterfield nsw australia
How did you find out about us?: word of mouth
Comments: My son Braith passed away on the 5.3.2015 aged just 2 years and 8 months
26th March 2015
First Name: Alisa
Last Name: Holbert
Where are you from?: Taree – Australia
How did you find out about us?: loss of child
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Mills
Comments: We lost our baby girl on 12.2.15 23w and I would like to thank the Mills family for donating a bear in honour of their own loss Charlotte Mills 25.3.11. I hope that they have the chance to read this and know that their bear will be loved and cherished and Charlotte has also a special place in our heart.
26th March 2015
First Name: Jon
Last Name: Lau
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ella Jessie Stuut 6th April 2009
Comments: Our daughter Alexandra was delivered stillborn during February. The hospital staff gave us a Bears of Hope package and it was quite comforting to us in our time of sadness and grief. Thank you.
25th March 2015
First Name: Belinda
Last Name: vanderzwet
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: I lost my baby boy
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: elijah haynard 29.09.09
Comments: Elijah bear helped in more ways than I can ever thankyou for, I felt like I wasn’t on my own, I never met elijah but he is always in my thoughts and always will be just like my own boy flynn will never leave my thoughts, so thankyou from the bottom of my heart, I will cherish my bear forever
20th March 2015
First Name: Erin
Last Name: Johnson
Where are you from?: Penrith
How did you find out about us?: Nepean hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Nicholas Peter Maglis
Comments: We received our bear in honour of Nicholas Peter Maglis and were so thankful for it as our arms weren’t completely empty when leaving the hospital without our daughter Ava Grace. Thank you so much!
16th March 2015
First Name: Linneke
Last Name: Miscevich
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: By receiving a Bear of Hope
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: The Bears of Hope package we received before leaving the hospital has been very special to us. We were able to know that we were not alone right from the start and have used everything in the package. The candle and Live Among Angels song was used at our son Samuel’s funeral which was perfect when other songs weren’t quite right and the Seeds of Hope are in a garden made especially for him in our backyard. What makes the bear extra special is that our Samuel grew his angel wings on the same day as baby Charlotte – 26 July. Sending many thanks for your loving donation xx
8th March 2015
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Mannigel
Where are you from?: Smiths Lake nsw
How did you find out about us?: support worker in the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sophie
Comments: Thank you for your support through this difficult time for us. For us this teddy will help us remember our little girl Macey
7th March 2015
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: astell
Where are you from?: Penguin Tasmainia
How did you find out about us?: North west Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jack Anthony Smith.
Comments: this Bear has brought us much comfort. He sits on our daughters memory shelf.
6th March 2015
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: Dixon
Where are you from?: Blue Mountains NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlize Ersilia Stephens
6th March 2015
First Name: Rachael
Last Name: Regazzoli
Where are you from?: Sunshine Coast
How did you find out about us?: Nurses at nambour general hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lochie William Smith
Comments: This bear has been such a great comfort to our family. There are no words to express how grateful we are for the beautiful donation and support
5th March 2015
First Name: Haley
Last Name: Crockford
Where are you from?: port stevens
How did you find out about us?: from my previous miscarriages
Comments: Lucy ned and jamie and baby landy I miss you with all my heart xo
10th February 2015
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Fogarty
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Received a pack
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Charlotte Pamela Welch
Comments: We just wanted to say thank you. We got to leave the hospital with something after the loss of our son. We are so sorry for the loss of your little girl. Thank you for your generosity and kindness of others during such a difficult time. Take care and may your kindness be returned to you tenfold x
6th February 2015
First Name: Lauren
Last Name: Dunn
Where are you from?: Newcastle
How did you find out about us?: The Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cooper Nathan Jenkins 28 November 2006
Comments: We lost our second son Ned Andrew when he was stillborn, full term & for no reason on 5 February 2013. I often hold our bears of hope teddy & wonder about the family that donated him & their & our precious little angels Cooper & Ned x
6th February 2015
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Peters
Where are you from?: Quinalow queensland
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sophie
Comments: Thankyou very much to the beautiful family that donated my beautiful son Oliver’s teddy. It gave me something to cling to in the dark days that followed the death of our son. It now sits with his ashes, just to keep him company. Thankyou very much.
29th January 2015
First Name: Shannyn
Last Name: Bockler
Where are you from?: Penrith, NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Karley Manaia 10.12.08
Comments: We received our bear after the loss of baby Benjamin on 31.10.14
Karley and her family are always in our thoughts xx
19th January 2015
First Name: Louise
Last Name: Hartog
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Redland Bay Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Braxton
Comments: When my husband and I lost our little boy Christian Elijah on the 19/10/14 we received a hope care package.
No words can describe the comfort that brought to us.
We send our love to Braxton’s family and everyone else who goes through the heartbreaking pain of losing a child they will never get to see grow up.
The work that this organisation does means the world to me and my family.
Many Thanks
Rob and Lou
15th January 2015
First Name: Michelle
Last Name: Lofton
Where are you from?: Yagoona, Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Given a pack
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harry James Martin
Comments: Thankyou for all you offer!
11th January 2015
First Name: Janelle
Last Name: Harkins
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: I received a bears of hope pack
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Brock Geoffrey Riddiford
Comments: We gave the teddy to my 3 year old son as a gift from his angel sisters, Molly and Charlee.
11th January 2015
First Name: Jenny
Last Name: Stanley
Where are you from?: Port Pirie
How did you find out about us?: from a twin loss support group
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier
Comments: sending love to Xaviers family, for the little bear in memory of him, for my little Ben. Xxx
10th January 2015
First Name: Bronwyn
Last Name: goulding
Where are you from?: penrith
How did you find out about us?: received a care package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Nicholas Peter majlis 11/08/07
Comments: this is a great comfort the support this bear gives us, I want to look at how I can be more involved in your organisation
9th January 2015
First Name: Ariana
Last Name: Richards
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: through my tragedy at Liverpool Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier
Comments: Thank you to this organisation & all involved in raising money to donate these bears. My heartbreak was undescribable but the bear was a wonderful & welcoming gesture during my days of darkness.
Since our loss we have been blessed with our son & he now cuddles Xavier when he goes to bed.
Thank you sincerely.
7th January 2015
First Name: Alison
Last Name: Holden
Where are you from?: Orange NSW
How did you find out about us?: We received a bear at the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: My Seven Angels
Comments: Thank you for allowing me to carry this bear home from the hospital. Having something to carry in my arms made such a difference.
7th January 2015
First Name: Charmaine
Last Name: Donoghue
Where are you from?: Old Bar
How did you find out about us?: Given a bear when we lost our baby
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: James Hurst
7th January 2015
First Name: Jacquie
Last Name: Ott
Where are you from?: warrnbool
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jordan Oliver Rian Serpell 23/09/09
7th January 2015
First Name: shelley
Last Name: CanobieHarris
Where are you from?: northern rivers nsw australia
How did you find out about us?: from the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Alexander Dowler
Comments: My heart goes out to all the mums and dad’s who have been down this tragic path. I’m so thankful the hospital had a bear of hope for us. Thanks to Alexanders parents for my bear too. I wish the bears I raised will never have to go home with parents. I’m forever broken and forever grateful.
6th January 2015
First Name: Emma
Last Name: Thorpe
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Friends
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Paisley Jane Cashmore
Comments: Thank you for my bear
6th January 2015
First Name: sarah
Last Name: kennedy
Where are you from?: gold coast
How did you find out about us?: tweed hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: imogene kate
Comments: Thank you, was lovely to get a bear of hope to take home, it was a very small piece of kindness to fill the void of walking out of the hospital with out my son Maverick. So im grateful for that!
4th January 2015
First Name: Bidaya
Last Name: Eltana
Where are you from?: Sydney