29th December 2017
First Name: Kate
Last Name: Rolfe
Where are you from?: Port macquarie
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lucas James Blackburn 02.05.14
Comments: Thank you for this bear has brought me alot of comfort after loosing my baby girl
29th December 2017
First Name: Angelina
Last Name: Roest
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Noah Fraser Field
Comments: He has bought so much comfort and cuddles
29th December 2017
First Name: Deanna
Last Name: Adams
Where are you from?: Bundaberg
How did you find out about us?: Gympie Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Leonardo Canobie Harris
Comments: Thank you for my beautiful bear, he has been a huge comfort to me in the past 2 weeks and many to come.
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29th December 2017
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Woods
Where are you from?: Launceston tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lauren and Glen
29th December 2017
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Quinn
Where are you from?: Burnie. Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: My BOH bag at the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: James Michael Grima
29th December 2017
First Name: Dianne
Last Name: Correa
Where are you from?: KELLYVILLE RIDGE
How did you find out about us?: I was given a bear in hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jim Christopher Byrne
29th December 2017
First Name: Alison
Last Name: Broadbent
Where are you from?: Newcastle NSW
How did you find out about us?: John Hunter Hospital and friends
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald
19th December 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Polglaze
Where are you from?: Bairnsdale Victoria
How did you find out about us?: My doctor
Comments: Thank you for this site
After 3 traumatic pregnancy this year Iâ??m at a bit of a loss.
Time to take a break and find me again
This site has really helped and I truely look forward to recieving my bear in honour of my 3 lost souls
28th November 2017
First Name: Jamie
Last Name: M
Where are you from?: Bendigo, Vic
How did you find out about us?: Hospital nurse gave us a package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Connor Jack Braddock
Comments: Our bear found it’s way to us on 27th November 2017.
It brings comfort, warmth, and a glimmer of light. Now I don’t feel so alone.
To my bear’s donor family – thank you so much. I am so very grateful for this perfect gift.
16th November 2017
First Name: Chantelle
Last Name: Lovell
Where are you from?: Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: From a friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Evie Moon 15-11-12
Comments: Thankyou to the parents of Evie Moon, I can’t tell you how much our beautiful bear means to us xx
13th November 2017
First Name: Serena
Last Name: Rice
Where are you from?: Dubbo
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Levi Bailey (September 2005)
Comments: I would like to thank the parents and family of Levi Bailey (who grew wings in September 2005) and Hope Bearsof.
We received this lovely bear in memory for our own baby who passed a week a half ago.
Our baby was 6 and a half weeks, when I had a miscarriage.
I could feel our baby living and growing, and now they are gone.
Thank you for this gift of acknowledgment ????
11th November 2017
First Name: Wendy
Last Name: Truong
Where are you from?: Brisbane
How did you find out about us?: Mater Mothers Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Joseph
Comments: My husband and I were given a bear from a lovely baby Harrison Joseph. It was picked out for us and it just so happened that we also named our son Harrison. I like to think that they are now good friends together in heaven.
6th November 2017
First Name: Amanda
Last Name: Jackson
Where are you from?: Guyra
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cyrus & Darius Goodey
Comments: Thankyou for our Sophie Bear. We lost our little Thomas at 39 weeks just 3 days ago and the Bears of Hope package we received from the hospital has been very helpful. Thankyou x
26th October 2017
First Name: Nakia
Last Name: Laundy
Where are you from?: South Australia
How did you find out about us?: When we lost our son we recieved a package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Scout sunflower macpherson
Comments: We recieved our bear when our beautiful boy Zane Robert Page passed away on the 12/09/17 he was born on the 7/09/17 and survived 6 amazing days. Thank you to Scouts parents for donating this much loved bear
19th October 2017
First Name: Gina
Last Name: Pearce
Where are you from?: Brisbane
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Chrissi Stavlas
Comments: I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation. The bear has pride of place on the book shelf in the nursery and will always be known and remembered for our future children.
16th October 2017
First Name: Gina
Last Name: Pearce
Where are you from?: Brisbane
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Chrissi Stavlas
Comments: I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation. The bear has pride of place on the book shelf in the nursery and will always be known and remembered for our future children.
12th October 2017
First Name: Maggie
Last Name: Watson
Where are you from?: Brisbane, Queensland
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Aimee Rose Donan
Comments: Thank you so much to the Donan family for their bear donation. Now our daughters can play and laugh together in heaven 🙂 xox
11th October 2017
First Name: Renee
Last Name: Robertson
Where are you from?: Australia
How did you find out about us?: We received a bear in the mail
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Christopher Meyer
Comments: We recently lost our daughter Emily Mae 2 days after she was born. My heart goes out to every one who has had to lose a child. Life seems to go on for everyone yet we feel stuck in this moment. We will never forget our daughter!
11th October 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Martin
Where are you from?: Delungra
How did you find out about us?: John hunter hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald
6th October 2017
First Name: Michele
Last Name: Webb
Where are you from?: Mackay
How did you find out about us?: Proserpine Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Four Babies
Comments: Hi There,I received my bear 2years ago,after the loss of a forth baby in a period of 2years.I had 4 healthy grown children before & no reasons for loss.What a long painful path my family travelled to our now 13 month old miracle “Matisse”.During our losses I was overwhelmed by the lack of resources at these times.
This is so wonderful though & I will always treasure my bear of hope.
Warmest Regards
Michele
29th September 2017
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Paris
Where are you from?: Bendigo, Victoria
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Max Jeffrey Taylor
Comments: I just want to say thank you so much for the beautiful bear. I had been through a lot that night with losing my beautiful baby boy Blayk Andrew Hansford at 20 weeks. And the bear was cuddled all night to help me through. I send You also Condolence and care and to your beautiful family for little Max
27th September 2017
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Paris
Where are you from?: Bendigo, Victoria
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Max Jeffrey Taylor
Comments: I just want to say thank you so much for the beautiful bear. I had been through a lot that night with losing my beautiful baby boy Blayk Andrew Hansford at 20 weeks. And the bear was cuddled all night to help me through. I send You also Condolence and care and to your beautiful family for little Max
27th September 2017
First Name: Megan
Last Name: Overton
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Bears of hope Facebook oage
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Louis wilson
Comments: We lost two of our triplets on the 5th of July 2017. We received two of your bears not long after. I slept with them whilst I was in hospital and you have no idea how much they mean to me and how much they have helped.
I have them in my survivors room, and we will cherish them forever.
Thank you baby Louis x
27th September 2017
First Name: Kylie
Last Name: Reeve
Where are you from?: Maitland, NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Kaiah Savage Pollard
26th September 2017
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Bishop
Where are you from?: Longford Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jessie Kathryn Judith Cooper
Comments: Thank you so very much when I couldn’t find words or anyone to talk to this little teddy was their.
22nd September 2017
First Name: Angela
Last Name: Green
Where are you from?: South Australia
How did you find out about us?: In hospital after a miscarriage
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Dallas Mae Sims 10.04.13
Comments: Receiving our Bears of Hope bag and little bear was so incredibly touching… We have planted our seeds of hope and our bear is beautifully placed in our open living.
26th August 2017
First Name: Pete
Last Name: Kelly
Where are you from?: All over
How did you find out about us?: RWHS
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Can’t remember
Comments: Our baby , chancey was born December 2 royal women’s Hospital, Randwick NSW Australia , she was 22 weeks, our little bear “teddy” has turned out to be our salvation.. thank you so much.. at the time I wanted to l ave teddy at the hospital, I am so glad we didn’t. Love and respect to all in a similar situation. Pete and Hinneni…
24th August 2017
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Webb
Where are you from?: Christie Downs, South Australia
How did you find out about us?: brochure from the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: * Billie & Harlow Angland 03/05/2014 *
Comments: To the Angland family
My husband Nathen and I are so sorry for the loss of your two beautiful babies.
Please know the donation of your hope bear has been the greatest gift of comfort for us in the loss of our sweet little Peyton Brooklyn Webb 12/07/2017. Our sweet angel took 9 years to conceive and I’m sure is dancing in the rainbows with your little girls xxx
17th August 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Frank
Where are you from?: Toodyay WA
How did you find out about us?: SJOG Midland bereavement package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: ~ Tyler Brackenbury ~
Comments: Thank you Brackenbury Family for donating a Bear of Hope to me & my family <3
Always thinking of your angel Tyler & our little angel Alex Leanne Jenkins, born sleeping June 25th 2017 <3
xox
17th August 2017
First Name: Kara
Last Name: Lackmann
Where are you from?: Tea Gardens, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Newcastle Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Arya Martyn
Comments: Our precious lil bundle baby LM was too unwell and grew wings at 13wks (Trisomy 13 diagnosis- incompatible with life). We are devastated.
We were gifted the info pack and cutest lil bear in memory of Arya Martyn. I wish Arya’s family all the love in the world. Thanks for the lil bear…although so painful to see every day, he also provides comfort in knowing we had our gorgeous lil boy.
Much love and many thanks.
15th August 2017
First Name: Nora
Last Name: Barbano
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Westmead Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bella Johnson
Comments: Thank you to Bella’s parents for this bear. I keep her in my prayers. It is so sad to see an innocent life taken away from loving parents.
12th August 2017
First Name: Jacinda
Last Name: Warner
Where are you from?: Bundaberg Queensland
How did you find out about us?: Bundaberg Base Hospital- Family Unit
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Riley Cummings
Comments: Our princess Zahara Wimbus was unfortunately a stillborn on the 9th of August 2017. The Bundaberg Base Hospital – FAMILY Unit provided our family with a Bears of Hope information package and there was a beautiful little bear in honour of Riley Cummings, thank you very much to the Cummings family.
12th August 2017
First Name: Chantell
Last Name: Hickson
Where are you from?: Grafton nsw
How did you find out about us?: Grafton base hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Manawa angelu haunui-king 03-03-2013
Comments: Thankyou for our bear we love it just as much as we would of loved our baby, sorry for your loss from my family to yours x
9th August 2017
First Name: Alison
Last Name: Horwood
Where are you from?: Penrith NSW
How did you find out about us?: I received a bear ????
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zac Fenech 23-10-2009
Comments: I received this bear in 2011. It is very precious to me and my now 3 year old son. ????????????
9th August 2017
First Name: Tammy
Last Name: May
Where are you from?: Brisbane, Qld Australia
How did you find out about us?: Hospital social worker
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Amelia Rose Stephenson
Comments: To the Stephenson Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. There is no greater pain then that of losing a child, something I myself know all to well unfortunately. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donated bear, it brings alot of joy to not only myself, but my two year old daughter aswell. May your precious little Angel always be with you ???? Much love, Tammy ????????
9th August 2017
First Name: Radka
Last Name: Passianova
Where are you from?: Maroubra
How did you find out about us?: social worker
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Astrid Rose Bentley
Comments: Thank you for this beautiful gift. I kiss our bear every morning and every night. I sleep holding it tight whole night. This bear is only thing giving me a comfort other then my partner’s hugs. We were given the bear in honor of your beautiful angel Astrid Rose on 23/06/2016, the day when I gave birth to our son Leo at 20 + 2. Sorry for taking so long to register, with love Radka
9th August 2017
First Name: Amy
Last Name: Ludwig
Where are you from?: ACT
How did you find out about us?: Online
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Patrick Charles Newton
Comments: Thank you for my precious bear. He brings me comfort when I most need it. I’m terribly sorry for the loss of baby Patrick and my thoughts are with your family xx
9th August 2017
First Name: Ashley
Last Name: Brown
Where are you from?: Wynyard tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Another angel mum
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Matthew grima
Comments: To the parents of Matthew grima I just want you to know the bear in honour of him ha been very well loved at our house and has helped with comforting us much love to you ??
9th August 2017
First Name: Catherine
Last Name: Travers
Where are you from?: Perth, WA
How did you find out about us?: I was given a bear when my son was born sleeping
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Parker John Emerson
Comments: Thank you to the family of Parker John Emerson for the lovely bear. It was of great comfort when our boy Benjamin died. I hope you and your family are doing well and have hope, love and happiness in your lives xx
1st August 2017
First Name: Rebekah
Last Name: OKeefe
Where are you from?: Penrith NSW
How did you find out about us?: Midwives at Nepean Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Billie and Harlow Angland
Comments: My partner Anthony and I lost our identical twin boys, William and Jackson on 12/6/17 at 18 weeks and 3 days.
We found out at 16 weeks that they had Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Unfortunately we were unable to have the surgery to correct the blood flow as my placenta was in the way and the doctors were unable to find a safe point of entry.
After two weeks of back and forth from the Royal Hospital for Women, waiting for my placenta to move, the pressure became too much and I went into early labour.
This was an extremely difficult time for us, but it was so heart warming to receive the bears of hope in honour of Billie and Harlow. We knew we were not alone in our grief.
The kindness and generosity of strangers has inspired us to also donate bears of hope, in memory of our boys, in the hope of bringing some comfort to another family.
To the family of Billie and Harlow, and all of the other families who have angel babies, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and send you all much love.
1st August 2017
First Name: Katherine
Last Name: King
Where are you from?: (ropes crossing) Jamisontown
How did you find out about us?: Nepean Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harry Kieghtley
Comments: My Angel Christi-Ann grew wings to triploidy at 19 weeks.
13 April 2017 born with wings 1000am.
Thank you to the loving teddy named Harry Keightley who filled my arms when I left hospital and who sits day and night with Christi-Ann in her Silver star. He is part of our family too xxx
20th July 2017
First Name: Benjamin
Last Name: Marsh
Where are you from?: Melbourne
How did you find out about us?: Colleague at work
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Randall Rose Green
20th July 2017
First Name: Tara
Last Name: Salter
Where are you from?: Whyalla, South Australia
How did you find out about us?: through earlier miscarriage
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Billie & Harlow Angland 3/5/2014
Comments: At 12 weeks our baby, Axel Golding’s, little heart stopped beating. They concluded the cause was the fever I had had a couple of days prior. After returning home from the final scan to confirm his heart was no longer beating I went into labour and delivered him before we could speak with our doctor or midwife about next stages. We received our Bears of Hope that night and a little bear in honour of Billie & Harlow Angland. At a very raw and emotional time for my partner and I it was oddly comforting to know we weren’t alone in this new world of heart ache but it was heart wrenching to know another family had lost two loved babies.
Thank you Bears of Hope
and the family of Billie and Harlow
xoxo
19th July 2017
First Name: Alex
Last Name: Quail
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: The loss of our Son
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harry James Martin
19th July 2017
First Name: Shaun
Last Name: Quail
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Blacktown hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harry James Martin
Comments: I’d just like to thank the Martin family. My babies bear is in honour of Harry James Martin ????????
19th July 2017
First Name: Caitlin
Last Name: Considine
Where are you from?: Swan Hill
How did you find out about us?: Midwives at St John of God Bendigo
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bethany Renee Fallon – 31.03.09
Comments: To the family of Baby Bethany,
Thank you for donating your little white bear. You have no idea how much comfort it brought me during two very difficult periods last year. Our beautiful little Bethany bear now sits proudly in my sons room.
Thank you again for your gift.
xo
17th July 2017
First Name: Tamara
Last Name: Vance
Where are you from?: Heathridge, WA
How did you find out about us?: Joondalup Health Campus
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Grace Langen
Comments: Thank you so much for passing on a bear in honour of your daughter Grace and our son Hunter William Greedy. Although we hated to think that this happened to someone else, it also brought comfort knowing that we weren’t alone and that we were being thought of during such a hard dark time. The bear did make a bit of a difference and we were so touched that we will be passing on a few bears in our sons name.
17th July 2017
First Name: Liarne
Last Name: McBride
Where are you from?: WYOMING
How did you find out about us?: charity day
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: William 5/8/01
17th July 2017
First Name: Nikita
Last Name: Bower
Where are you from?: Cold coast
How did you find out about us?: Funeral home
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Christopher meyer
17th July 2017
First Name: Jemima
Last Name: Seaman
Where are you from?: Wagga wagga
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harry keightley 13/11/2010
Comments: It breaks my heart knowing that i only have this bear because someone went through the same thing i am now. I am so sorry for the loss of little Harry nothing will ever make it better but his existence and his loss have made me feel less alone x
17th July 2017
First Name: Jemima
Last Name: Seaman
Where are you from?: Wagga wagga
How did you find out about us?: In hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Noah and Lucas Grayn 21.7.14
Comments: I lost my baby 12 days ago, i received your bear when i left hospital and it broke my heart that you have lost 2 babies. Im so sorry for your loss. The teddy will live in my baby girls room and watch over the next bubba when the time is right x
17th July 2017
First Name: Katy
Last Name: Allen
Where are you from?: Central Coast NSW
How did you find out about us?: Obstetrician Dr Farag
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Riley Jack Hawkins 28.11.11
Comments: Our baby girl Lucy Kendal was born on the 8th of April 2015 at 19weeks and 5days gestation. It was a harrowing time and having our care package from bears of hope helped us feel solidarity with those families who had experienced loss before us and reminded us that “this too shall pass”. Thank you to Riley’s family for sharing your son’s memory with us. I was grateful to have the bear to hold as I left the hospital
17th July 2017
First Name: Rochelle
Last Name: Olsen
Where are you from?: Dubbo, NSW
How did you find out about us?: After our first miscarriage I spoke with BOH.
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Asher Owen 19.9.06 & Eden Owen 24.03.11
Comments: A year ago today we received this bear as we walked out of the hospital with empty arms … thank you to the family who gave him to us, it is treasured with all Of our little boys stuff. One of your babies even had the same initials as our baby’s name is Edward Olsen xx
17th July 2017
First Name: Sharnee
Last Name: Lee
Where are you from?: Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Launceston General Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Riley & Harry Cahill 02/01/13
Comments: Thank you to the family of Riley & Harry. Your special little bear is a much cherished keepsake (one of the only keepsakes we got) after the loss of our tiny Melody in March 2017.
17th July 2017
First Name: Sharnee
Last Name: Lee
Where are you from?: Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Launceston General Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Max Jeffrey Taylor 03/07/14
Comments: Thank you to Max’s family. Your beautiful bear is a much treasured keepsake after the loss of our little Xavier in August 2016.
17th July 2017
First Name: Paige
Last Name: Flannery
Where are you from?: Central Coast NSW
How did you find out about us?: Through the hospital when I lost my son
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Luke & Zoe Bain
17th July 2017
First Name: emma
Last Name: shute
Where are you from?: wollongong
How did you find out about us?: hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: lochie william smith
Comments: to lochies mum, thank you for our special lochie bear..for a long time he was hidden from me because the whole concept of my loss broke me my loss wasnt just a loss of life but also turned into a cancer scare that took 12’months of my life to figure out..I am in a place of healing now with 2 beautiful daughters and I have finally brought lochie out to join us, he lives in the lounge room now and I pass him a million times a day and I am grateful you sent him to us. he is very loved and he heals my heart. I hope you are well..and your family is healing. all my love x
17th July 2017
First Name: Emily
Last Name: Marshall
Where are you from?: Launceston Tasmania
How did you find out about us?: Launceston General Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Benjamin Woolley
Comments: We received our bear on the 16th of September 2015, after giving birth to our beautiful baby boy Tyson who was born sleeping peacefully in the night. Born at 24 weeks gestation due to a placental abruption.
I have many photos of Tyson holding and laying with this teddy in photographs that were taken by Heartfelt. I cherish them very much.
This teddy bear has given me much comfort, as well as Tyson’s big brother Zayden, who never quiet understood where his baby brother went.. he enjoyed having a teddy to cuddle then and still does enjoy it very much.
I call him ‘Benjamin and Tyson’s Bear’ as it was given to me in Memory of a little boy named Benjamin and it was given to me to remember my little boy, Tyson.
This has also helped Zayden understand a little more about babies who pass away, he now knows that Benjamin Wooley is a baby like Tyson who is in Heaven and his Mum donated this bear for other Mums and kids like him (Zayden) to cuddle and hold when others like us all lose a baby.
Talking with the siblings helps to remember them. Zayden was just 1 and a half when Tyson was born and buried and he remembers and knows him like he has always been there, I showed him photos every day and we took flowers to the cemetery. he has sat and played with his toy trucks with Tyson too and on Tyson’s 1st birthday, we went and ‘had a party’ with him too.
Our babies are never too far from us and even though its hard to live without them, its things like these beautiful Teddy bears that make missing them that little bit easier.
Thank you to Bears of Hope and Thank you to Benjamin’s Mum for our dear little bear. xox
16th July 2017
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Harris
Where are you from?: Australia
How did you find out about us?: Through the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Benjamin William Keane
16th July 2017
First Name: AlexandScott
Last Name: Warren
Where are you from?: Adelaide, SA
How did you find out about us?: Hospital package received
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Mia Karvellasn
Comments: We lost our beautiful boy Alfie Scott at 40 weeks and received Mia’s bear. Thank you. We are so sorry for your loss.
16th July 2017
First Name: Angela
Last Name: Pattison
Where are you from?: Wollongong
How did you find out about us?: My local hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Billie & Harlow Angland
Comments: I received 2 bears donated by this lovely family, for 2 miscarriages I have experienced these bears helped my 2 children cope with the grief of loosing their baby brother or sister. So thank you for helping 2 children see that it’s ok and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
16th July 2017
First Name: Bethany
Last Name: Hallam
Where are you from?: Horsham, Victoria
How did you find out about us?: Another loss mum
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Adrian Horne
Comments: We were sent our bear after our daughter Amara was stillborn at 41 weeks on June 25 2017. Thankyou so much, the comfort this bear brings is immense and means the world to us. It has inspired us to give back tenfold.
16th July 2017
First Name: Katherine
Last Name: Sumaru
Where are you from?: Melbourne
How did you find out about us?: Hospital care pack provided
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Widgie March 9.4.2002
Comments: Receiving our Bear and knowing it was donated in the honour of another much loved Bub, was a beautiful gift that gave us strength and understanding in which we treasure dearly. Seeing Widgie’s name made us feel less alone and gave us strength to use and speak our bubs name, Valarie, we are very thankful for our Bear of Hope X thank you
16th July 2017
First Name: Elizabeth
Last Name: James
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Hornsby Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jack Kaye
Comments: We received a wonderful package and a beautiful bear after our first miscarriage when we were in hospital. This organistion has given us hope and ‘normality’ for what we have gone through. Unfortunately we are still waiting for our rainbow baby after having another miscarriage.
16th July 2017
First Name: Christina
Last Name: Feltrin
Where are you from?: Henty NSW
How did you find out about us?: Friend who also lost a baby
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald
Comments: Such an amazing gift. A little fluffy reminder of our bubble that we lost. Although early we loved our little bub and this helps us every day.
16th July 2017
First Name: Kimberley
Last Name: Davies
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Luke and Zoe Bain
16th July 2017
First Name: AlisonAdam
Last Name: Campbell
Where are you from?: Newcastle NSW
How did you find out about us?: John Hunter Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald
Comments: We lost our first baby on the 15th July 2017, he was born at 30 weeks +1 his name is Rueben George Campbell. The John Hunter Hospital gave us a Bears of Hope package and when we opened the tag on the bear both my fiancé and I lost control and were full of tears. I signed up to donate each month the next day. Losing our baby is still very raw as it was less than 48 hours ago.
16th July 2017
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Rogers
Where are you from?: North haven nsw
How did you find out about us?: Through the care package I received when my daughter was born still
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Indigo Grace Cole
Comments: Thankyou so much for your angels bear. We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter Indigo Grace, but please know that her name and memory is recognised in our home and we find comfort in giving her bear cuddles, Indigo’s bear is placed right next to our daughter Willows belongings.
I hope our girls are at peace and in a place of laughter and happiness together with all the other angels ????????
16th July 2017
First Name: Chloe
Last Name: Buchtmann
Where are you from?: Blue Mountains
How did you find out about us?: After lossing my daughter
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Billie and Harlow Angland
Comments: Thank you. This bear gave me comfort in the hardest time of my life. It’s encouraging to know that I am not alone in this journey.
11th July 2017
First Name: Joyce
Last Name: Baxter
Where are you from?: Windsor, NSW
How did you find out about us?: From the midwives at Penrith Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Matilda Rose, 2009
Comments: Firstly to the family of Matilda Rose, thank you. What we received has added to the memories of our little man Phoenix. To the midwives who showed me such kindness and offered support in our time of need, thank you.
30th June 2017
First Name: Gisele
Last Name: Suarez
Where are you from?: Los Angeles, ca
How did you find out about us?: Online
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ezekiel
Comments: Lost my beautiful angel Ezekiel at 40 weeks. I will miss him everyday of my life
26th June 2017
First Name: Mick
Last Name: Kelleher
Where are you from?: Hobart
How did you find out about us?: Royal Hobart Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: ” Andy Olivia Williams ” 24-02-2011
20th June 2017
First Name: Abby
Last Name: Crichton
Where are you from?: ADELAIDE
How did you find out about us?: Business Chicks Latte Magazine
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Eva Beretov
Comments: Thank you angel Eva for sending us this gorgeous bear. Look after our son Bodhi in heaven sweetheart xx
16th June 2017
First Name: Bianca
Last Name: Uno
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Phycologist
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Riley David Cummings 16.2.10
Comments: Thank you for this beautiful gift. It has brought me comfort and it’s something I will forever treasure. The bear represents a memory that will always belong to, what would have been our first born, that we lost on 17.4.17 through an etopic pregnancy. We had so much love and hopes and dreams for our baby. Please know that your donation has made a difference.
15th June 2017
First Name: Yvette
Last Name: Reardon
Where are you from?: Melbourne
How did you find out about us?: Bear of hope package
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Alana deKhourine Young
Comments: Thank you so much xxx
5th June 2017
First Name: Ashlee
Last Name: Lanzini
Where are you from?: Central Coast NSW
How did you find out about us?: Gosford Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Billie & Harlow Angland
Comments: Our first born daughter Milo Lily Lanzini was born on Monday 27th March 2017 at 37 weeks. We knew before I gave birth that our little angel was sleeping, with no answers as to why. Every day since then has been a struggle and our lives have changed forever. Once our little girl was born we received the little bear of hope, at the time it’s hard to focus on anything and as much as you don’t wish this pain on anybody it was comforting to know we were not alone and our little angel wasn’t alone either. Thank you Bears of Hope and Billie & Harlow’s parents for donating their bear.
26th May 2017
First Name: Mari
Last Name: Popple
Where are you from?: Gunning
How did you find out about us?: Package donated at the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Sophie Cleo Raftery
Comments: Thank you so much, your kind donation in honour of your beautiful Sophie brought us some much needed comfort after losing our precious Billy.
26th May 2017
First Name: Mikayla
Last Name: Gray
Where are you from?: Nsw
How did you find out about us?: My baby passed away and I received a bear
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Esther Bradshaw
Comments: Thank you so much
25th May 2017
First Name: Jaileen
Last Name: Bushell
Where are you from?: Redcliffe
How did you find out about us?: Facebook page
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Baby cudmore
Comments: I would like to say a massive thank you to the lady who donated me this bear I’m in love with it
25th May 2017
First Name: Rachael
Last Name: Chircop
Where are you from?: Bella vista
How did you find out about us?: Charity balll
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Baby cutrone 12 weeks
Comments: I love that this charity exists
Acknowledging these parents that lose their children makes a huge difference to the emptiness of losing a baby
21st May 2017
First Name: Angie
Last Name: Warland
Where are you from?: Tamworth, NSW
How did you find out about us?: Greenslopes Hospital, QLD
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Emma Grace Curtis (09-11-13) and Ryan Jon McDonald (17-09-10)
Comments: My identical twin boys Noah and Jamie were born sleeping on December 15, 2016. Thank you Bears of Hope and the two families who donated our bears.
21st May 2017
First Name: Hiedi
Last Name: Harding
Where are you from?: Rosewater
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jonathan Douglas Bambrick
Comments: Thank you for our beautiful bear. He sat up front at the service of our beautiful daughter Isadora Maisie, born sleeping 19th April 2017.
I am sorry for your loss x
21st May 2017
First Name: Belinda
Last Name: Duffy
Where are you from?: Orange NSW
How did you find out about us?: Midwife
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Archie Lachlan Finch Whittaker
Comments: I was given a beautiful bear from a midwife in the delivery suite after I lost my precious baby, “Samuel”. I have slept cradling this bear for the last two weeks since I have lost my baby. Thank you for giving me the comfort in my time of need. xoxo
21st May 2017
First Name: Heidy
Last Name: Upton
Where are you from?: Central coast
How did you find out about us?: Gosford hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Billie and Harlow Angland
20th May 2017
First Name: Ali
Last Name: Teterin
Where are you from?: Maitland NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Chloe jean robson 4/6/10
16th May 2017
First Name: Christine
Last Name: Neumann
Where are you from?: Rutherford NSW
How did you find out about us?: Received a bear follow miscarrage
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Maya Mirica Hope
Comments: Thank you to this family for their donation and we are honoured to have been able to donate some bears ourselves.
13th May 2017
First Name: Pinar
Last Name: Krajcik
Where are you from?: Kellyville NSW
How did you find out about us?: Westmead Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Astrid James 20/11/2016
13th May 2017
First Name: Jodi
Last Name: Langworthy
Where are you from?: Hobart
How did you find out about us?: Royal Hobart Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Andy Olivia Williams ????
12th May 2017
First Name: Renee
Last Name: Maclean
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: Canberra Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lucy Margaret Gower
Comments: On the 27th November 2016 our son Jordan was born sleeping at 20 weeks. We cant thank Bears of Hope and Lucy’s parents enough for the amazing gift. It was so much help having a teddy to cuddle and fill our arms as we left the hospital without our precious baby.
12th May 2017
First Name: Linda
Last Name: VanLierop
Where are you from?: Central Coast
How did you find out about us?: Gosford hospital support unit
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Our precious Fabian-Lee angels
Comments: Thank you so much. With everything we were going through it meant the world to me and reminded us we were not alone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ?????
12th May 2017
First Name: Katie
Last Name: Day
Where are you from?: Perth WA
How did you find out about us?: through the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ella Elizabeth Mills
Comments: My son Braxton Nicholas Day was born at 22 + 3 after I suffered a placenta abruption. He lived 45 mins before passing in his Dads arms. Ella’s teddy gave us something to hold onto and take home when we left the hospital without our son and now has a special place in our home ????
29th April 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Apps
Where are you from?: West Wyalong
How did you find out about us?: Canberra Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lachlan Ryan Longhurst
10th April 2017
First Name: Wendy
Last Name: Young
Where are you from?: Port Kennedy
How did you find out about us?: pregnancy loss australia
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bailey Elijah Moss
Comments: My husband and I suffered the loss of our beautiful daughter Willow Oliviah; 4 weeks ago at 23 weeks. She was born sleeping and the moment my OB told me she had no heartbeat, my world changed and was suddenly empty.
We send our love to Bailey ‘ s family on the loss of their little man ????
5th April 2017
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Tomlinson
Where are you from?: Nelson Bay NSW
How did you find out about us?: John Hunter Hospital Social Worker
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Baby Weston (2013)
Comments: Thank you so much for the lovely care package and bear in honour of Baby Weston. ??
5th April 2017
First Name: Michelle
Last Name: Bates
Where are you from?: Cronulla, Sydney NSW
How did you find out about us?: St George Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Connor Jack Braddock
Comments: On Wednesday 29th March 2017 out daughter, Kayla Abbs was born at 19weeks. Sadly she did not have a heart beat 🙁
We found a lot of support with our Bears of Hope package!! Thank you
4th April 2017
First Name: Rebecca
Last Name: Wolzak
Where are you from?: Canberra
How did you find out about us?: From TCH
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Cooper Nathan Jenkins 28 November 2006
Comments: Thank you so much.
This bear helped us in so many ways on such a horrible day back in 2013. It now sits proudly in my daughter’s room as baby James’ bear.
Xx
4th April 2017
First Name: Tegan
Last Name: Almond
Where are you from?: Australia central coast
How did you find out about us?: I was given a bear at the hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Jesse Jay & Jamie vic
Comments: Thank you so much for my bear and pack. It made it easier for me at the hospital I was able to hug the bear. It’s in my self with all my other stuff for my angel baby
1st April 2017
First Name: Chris
Last Name: Pugliese
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Westmead Private Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bailey Antoni 16.1.09
Comments: We received this bear when we list our lil girl Lucia
Thank you for comforting us
Xxx
1st April 2017
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: White
Where are you from?: NARROMINE Nsw Australia
How did you find out about us?: Dubbo base hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Brock G Riddiford 2010
Comments: It was our third loss when i was given a pack from bears of hope. Until then i hadnt heard of the organisation despite suffering two previous losses. We found this experience more bearable thanks to ” Bears of hope”.
1st April 2017
First Name: Jo
Last Name: Lovelock
Where are you from?: Armidale NSW
How did you find out about us?: I received a miscarriage bear
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Lailah Thomas 03.10.13
Comments: Thank you xox
1st April 2017
First Name: LizAndChris
Last Name: Sutton
Where are you from?: Deniliquin, NSW
How did you find out about us?: After we lost our Son James and recieved our Sophie bear
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Ryan Jon McDonald (17-09-2010)
Comments: Whilst nothing could take away the pain, we had comfort in knowing we weren’t alone, thankyou so much, and we are so sorry for your loss ????
31st March 2017
First Name: Natalie
Last Name: Marks
Where are you from?: Sydney
How did you find out about us?: Manly hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Flynn Tony robinson
31st March 2017
First Name: Christy
Last Name: Loesch
Where are you from?: Sydney Hills District
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Xavier Christopher Meyer
Comments: Thank you so much for our beautiful bear we have named after Xavier for our angel, Riley Daniel.
31st March 2017
First Name: casey
Last Name: waters
Where are you from?: euston
How did you find out about us?: mildura hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: billie & harlow angland
Comments: a deadly virus took my baby girl at 23 weeks and was unable to be saved. my partner and i now sleep with the teddy for comfort and hope that the twin girls parents have some happiness in knowing that they have given my partner and i some form of comfort to help us sleep at night 🙂
31st March 2017
First Name: Tiffany
Last Name: Cotterill
Where are you from?: Gundagai
How did you find out about us?: I lost my son in january
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Pebbles silver stojcevski
Comments: Without the package from bears of hope i would not have received the support and comfort that they provide thank you
31st March 2017
First Name: Carla
Last Name: Clark
Where are you from?: Newcastle NSW
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Randall Rose Green
Comments: My daughter was Pippi Rai Clark born on 26/08/2015
31st March 2017
First Name: Louise Ben
Last Name: Gardner
Where are you from?: Adelaide, SA
How did you find out about us?: Google
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Patrick Charles Newton
31st March 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Rivett
Where are you from?: Elizabeth Park, SA
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Prasanna Sunanthan 21/09/12
Comments: Thank you so very much xoxo
31st March 2017
First Name: Hope
Last Name: Sharpin
Where are you from?: Gold Coast
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Baby Wade
8th March 2017
First Name: Fiona
Last Name: Sadler
Where are you from?: Broome WA
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Imogen Rey Sadler
Comments: Empty is an understatement.
I can only imagine what you would be like on earth.
18th February 2017
First Name: Sari
Last Name: Collins
Where are you from?: Windsor, NSW
How did you find out about us?: I recieved a bear of hope
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Heath Kirk Djula
Comments: Thank you so much for my bear of hope. I lost my little girl Lylah Marlee Whitehouse 27th December 2016 at 27 weeks. She is my first & only child. I received my bear of hope from Nepean Hospital & my bear is in honour of Heath Kirk Djula – 14.06.2012. I just want to say thank you to you & also Heath’s Mummy & Daddy for my bear of hope to hold as I can’t hold my Lylah. Thank you so much. I will treasure my bear of hope forever. Kind Regards, Sari Collins
14th February 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Cooper
Where are you from?: Tinonee, NSW
How did you find out about us?: A friend
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zachary Taylor Richardson
Comments: A week ago today I lost my son Zachary Adrian Francis Cooper, born too soon and not ready for this world. After going through the long IVF process and 15 weeks of pregnancy I was devastated to lose my precious little boy who was wanted with all my heart. To receive my Bears of Hope package yesterday and see this beautiful bear, then to see the little angel’s name is the same as my little angel really touched me. Even the date of Zachary Richardson’s birth held special meaning to me as it was the date of my Grandmother’s passing. I believe this is some kind of sign. Zachary took a piece of my heart that will never be replaced but my Bear of Hope has brought a little bit of closure and comfort. Every time I hug my bear I can feel the love and comfort. Thank you so much xoxo
2nd February 2017
First Name: Laura
Last Name: Jones
Where are you from?: Copacabana, NSW Australia
How did you find out about us?: Bears of Hope Package from hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bailey Antoni Thomas
Comments: I was so overwhelmed with gratitude when I opened up my Bears of Hope package yesterday given to me by a support worker before I was given a D&C to remove my baby from my womb. I was filled with grief but this bag really helped when I had the strength to open it this morning. What an amazing gift to give people during this time. I am so grateful. Thank you. God bless you Bailey Antoni. Thank you to your family for helping me during my loss xx
20th January 2017
First Name: Felicity
Last Name: Crocker
Where are you from?: Port macquarie
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Harrison Spencer scott
Comments: The donation of this bear has truly made a difference in dealing with our loss and our grief especially for our 5 year old
20th January 2017
First Name: Caitlin
Last Name: Nichols
Where are you from?: Sydney, Australia
How did you find out about us?: We were given a bear
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Connor Jack Braddock
Comments: Thankyou to the beautiful family that donated this bear in honour of their precious baby. It made us feel like we were not alone and this was invaluable when we lost our little girl Layla. I hope you find comfort in that you made a big difference in our lives.
14th January 2017
First Name: Nicole
Last Name: Forbes
Where are you from?: Beveridge, Victoria
How did you find out about us?: Northern hospital, Epping Victoria
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Bailey Antoni Thomas
Comments: We lost our beautiful daughter Brooklyn Emilee at 32wks after a great pregnancy, the day we found out our whole world was turned upside down. The bear was given to as after we got home due to the hospital running out the wkend she was born, so I behalf of Brooklyn we are getting donations to donate back to the hospital – bears of hope are amazing
2nd January 2017
First Name: Lauren
Last Name: Howard
Where are you from?: Cambridge gardens
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Alyssa Latham 26.1.1998
Comments: Thank you for the bear, it will be 5 years on the 10.01.2017 that my babies were born sleeping and receiving the bears meant alot I cherish them.
Xxx
2nd January 2017
First Name: Lauren
Last Name: Howard
Where are you from?: Cambridge gardens
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Imogen Dewson dyball
Comments: Thank you for the bear, it will be 5 years on the 10/01/17 when my babies were born sleeping. And receiving the bear meant alot.
Xxx
2nd January 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Park
Where are you from?: Boronia
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Zoe Jane Piper 9.12.12
Comments: We received the bear in honour of Zoe for the loss of oir twins Cooper and Henry. We are so grateful for your kind donation xx
2nd January 2017
First Name: Sarah
Last Name: Park
Where are you from?: Boronia
How did you find out about us?: Hospital
The bear we received was tagged in honour of?: Patrick Charles Newton (2.1.15)
Comments: We recieved a bear in honour of Patrick for the loss of our twins Cooper and Henry. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind donation xx