This October, Hereford County Hospital will be taking part in Baby Loss Awareness Week, helping to raise awareness and remember the babies who are no longer with us, while supporting families who have experienced the heartbreak of baby loss.

Throughout the week, we will be holding a number of events and activities. Ribbons and pebbles will be available throughout the week, with ribbons to tie to the gates of the Baby Memorial Garden and pebbles to decorate the garden.

There will be a Baby Memorial Garden Drop-In on 9th October, where local SANDs and volunteers will be available to support staff and the public.

On 11th October, hospital staff are invited to take part in Reaching for the Stars — a sponsored fancy-dress walk-up Pen Y Fan .

On 14th October, there will be a Foyer Stand, hosted by EPAU and the Bereavement Midwives, providing an opportunity to learn more and show support.

Then, on 15th October, there will be a Maternity Bake Off, followed by The Walk of Light from the Baby Memorial Garden to the Cathedral at 6pm. The evening will conclude with a memorial service, including the Wave of Light, which takes place nationally at 7pm.

These events are about coming together, remembering, raising awareness and letting families affected by baby loss know that they are not alone and their babies will never be forgotten. 💕🦋

If you would like to support our fundraising, any donation — big or small — would mean so much. Thank you for helping us shine a light on baby loss and support this incredibly important cause. 🕯️💗