Name
Jules Mallia
Where are you from?
NSW
Referred by?
After losing our daughter in the second trimester

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In January 2014, the year my husband and I married, little baby Declan’s family were starting their grief journey with Bears Of Hope.

7 years later, in January 2021, we found ourselves leaving the hospital the same way. With empty arms and instead a Bears Of Hope bag. Inside it, the precious memory of Declan.

Following Declan’s dads lead, we are joining others to fundraise through Beards Of Hope this Winter, honouring our daughter, Willow Charlize, who was lost to Ventriculomegaly.

If you wish to donate to this incredible cause and fundraiser, you can follow our journey here: https://beardsofhope2021.gofundraise.com.au/page/BenM-81276755

@with_love_willow

Name
Kyriae Hamence
Where are you from?
Adelaide, SA
Referred by?
facebook group

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I miscarried my very much wanted baby on the 4th May 2021 after 12 months of TTC. Unfortunately I had an awful time at the hospital and did not receive any grief support from them. The relationship with the baby’s father ended 3 days after I started to miscarry also. When I finally received my bear it was the same day that doctors rang me to tell me that the HCG has finally cleared from my blood. Such a bittersweet feeling. I am so thankful for my bear to cuddle now, and wonder if Walt and Baby K are friends somewhere over the rainbow. <3

Name
Melissa Miller
Where are you from?
Nowra
Referred by?
Through reviving a bears of hope bag

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Receiving something positive from my experience in hospital was very uplifting and reassuring that I am not alone. I’m so greatful for the teddy bear, gifts and pamphlets which was a beautiful touch. Feeling blessed to be in someone’s thoughts. Sending good vibes and my thoughts to other mums, partners and families that have been through pregnancy loss.

Name
Stacey Flack
Where are you from?
Adelaide
Referred by?
Facebook

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I had my first miscarriage in August of 2020, and my second in February of 2021, my friend sent me a link and we both received our Bears of Hope Bear from Ella Major. I am sending your family so much love, thank you for providing us with this opportunity to grieve along side of you.

Name
Demi Wilson
Where are you from?
South Australia, Adelaide
Referred by?
A good friend.

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After two losses so close together this year I hit a wall. A friend sent me a link to bears of hope, I had a read and filled out a form. I just recieved my bear who is in honour of Ella Major, 14/4/2020 and my heart is so full that this beautiful family has donated this bear. This means the world to me and I have shed a few tears. Ella will be carried with me everywhere, they have helped fill a hole in my heart. I will be forever greatful.

Name
Sarah Oates
Where are you from?
Melbourne
Referred by?
When we received a bear.

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We were lucky enough to receive a bear of hope and keepsake bag in 2019 when we lost our baby boy Charlie to heart complications at 23 weeks. Thank you so much to Elizabeth’s family for donating in honour of her and spreading a little bit of hope during such a heartbreaking time. Our teddy has been a comfort to our daughter in the nights after loosing him and even made an appearance in our newborn photos when our next baby was born <3

Name
Aaron and Jacinta Ryan
Where are you from?
Normanton Qld
Referred by?
Through receiving the Bears of Hope package after our daughter was born.

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Thank you to Darcy’s family for donating this bear. We received our Bears of Hope package after our beautiful daughter Keeley Jade Ryan was born peacefully sleeping on the 1st May 2021. This package gave us comfort during this time of pain and suffering.

Name
Brittany Salerni
Where are you from?
Greystanes, Sydney
Referred by?
Via westmead hospital

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To Willow’s parents,
Thank you so much for your bear donation. This bear not only represents our boy Luca and our story, but is also a reminder that we’re never alone in our loss.
We were especially touched by Willow’s bear, as the day you lost your baby (7.9.20) was my husband and I’s 1st wedding anniversary. It brings comfort to know that this bear was always meant to come to us.
Your bear now sits at our front table next to other special keepsakes and photos of our loved ones who have passed.

Luca Leonardo Salerni
19.04.2021

xx

Name
Bek Robinson
Where are you from?
Central Coast, NSW
Referred by?
My work and EPAS

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We started losing our sea monkey 1 month ago today. We treasure this beautiful little bear as it’s the only physical momento of our baby and our loss. Thank you

Name
Aaron and Jacinta Ryan
Where are you from?
Normanton Qld
Referred by?
Through receiving the Bears of Hope package after our daughter was born.

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Thank you to Darcy’s family for donating this bear. We received our Bears of Hope package after our beautiful daughter Keeley Jade Ryan was born peacefully sleeping on the 1st May 2021. This package gave us comfort during this time of pain and suffering.

Name
Julie Harrison
Where are you from?
Wollongong
Referred by?
Through the hospital midwives

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I lost my baby yesterday.
Had an ultrasound to find my baby no longer had a heartbeat
The teddy i received has angel baby Williams #1
Angel baby Williams #2 ❤️💗❤️💗❤️💗❤️💗❤️

Name
Rebecca Hogg
Where are you from?
QLD
Referred by?
My son Jacksons birth

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Receiving a gift from Bears of Hope, especially with a bear from another breaved family who’s son has the same name as mine, made the loneliness of feeling like I was the only 1 to experience this go away. I instantly felt like I was not the only 1 and knew that I would be able to find support.