Name
Alex and Duncan McDonald
Where are you from?
NSW
Referred by?
From a counsellor

Comments

We received our bear and bag after losing our first little girl, Penny, at 14 weeks. We had been waiting a long time for her and were beyond heartbroken when we lost her. The bears of hope bag and teddy bear in Lucy’s name was the first information we received about the loss community and it made us feel more connected at such a lonely time.

 

Thank you so much to Lucy’s family xxx

Name
Karla Turton
Where are you from?
Penrith NSW
Referred by?
Donated bag from hospital

Comments

Thank you. I’m so sorry for your loss, there’s no words that help but the bear means a lot to us ❤️

Name
Ana Toro
Where are you from?
NSW, Australia
Referred by?
I received a bear when I lost Emilia at 22 weeks gestation

Comments

I received a bear the day my beautiful Emilia was born.
I was so heartbroken and devastated, that I couldn’t open or see Emilia’s things and photos up until today.
I am still heartbroken, I am still hurting like I have never before, but I decided to open her little box of things. I found the bear; it was right next to her when they took the photos. It is one of the most precious things that I have from her, since it touched her, it was next to her, and it is the only thing I have left now to carry in my arms.
Thank you to the family that donated this bear to us. I am so sorry that we both had to go through the same pain, grieve and sorrow. To Sophie, you will be forever loved and remembered.

Name
Laura Bajwa
Where are you from?
Blue Mountains
Referred by?
via the hospital

Comments

We were given Landon’s bear when we birthed our baby girl, Ivy at 23 weeks due to a TFMR on 15/07/23. Happy birthday for last month little Landon, hugs.

Name
Breanna Pennaertz
Where are you from?
Whitsundays QLD
Referred by?
Internet

Comments

In honour of beautiful Oliver Grebla, we received a bear when we lost our little one at 11 weeks.
We have since lost 3 more and the bear has been a comfort.
Thank you little Oliver 💕

Name
Brittany Guralnek
Where are you from?
Wollongong, NSW
Referred by?
I received a bear

Comments

Thank you to Sidney’s family. I received this bear after loosing my 2nd baby boy at 16weeks.

Name
Melody Thomson
Where are you from?
Gatton, Queensland
Referred by?
We were given a support pack by the Ipswich Hospital

Comments

This was my first pregnancy. It was a surprise that filled us with so much joy. The loss was traumatic, however receiving Poppy, our Bear of Hope, helped us realise that we weren’t alone in having this experience and that there was support to help us get through. Thank you to the McCormack family for sharing Poppy – she is a positive light for us in our grieving process.

Name
Pim Gunnarsson
Where are you from?
Bangalow
Referred by?
Lismore hospital

Comments

I would like to say a big Thank you for this bear of hope that came to me in my sadest of times as I miscarried my first baby.
Who was already so loved by everyone around us.

Thank you ❤️

Name
Jodie Walton (Nee Roberts)
Where are you from?
Seaford, Vic
Referred by?
Hospital

Comments

After our angel Abigail passed away in July 2022, we received this beautiful bear in our pack. Our family sends our love to the family of this angel and we are so sorry for your loss.

Name
Katie Meldrum
Where are you from?
NSW
Referred by?
Our bear we received

Comments

Thank you for our amazing bear we received the day we lost our twin daughters. It has been great comfort in those early days and still to this day. Thank you so much

Name
Ash & Canaan Perry
Where are you from?
Perth WA
Referred by?
Counsellor

Comments

Thank you for gifting us a little bear in memory of your son Max. We lost our first little one from miscarriage in 2019. We didn’t know Bears of Hope existed until recently, when we lost our baby daughter Lottie, so we never received support for that loss. To have their life recognised in this way means so much to us. We are so sorry you have experienced child loss too and will cherish this bear, in loving memory of our little ones and of your sweet son Max. Sending love xx

Name
Kat Weston
Where are you from?
Brisbane Australia
Referred by?
Hospital

Comments

Received this bear of hope 21/6/23 after loosing my first born daughter who was stillborn due to a placental abrasion. Thank you to Poppys family for the bear.