Fort Regent’s dome has been illuminated in pink and blue to commemorate Baby Loss Awareness Week, sending a message to bereaved families that they are not alone.
Running until today, the campaign seeks to honor the memories of babies who have died and to raise awareness about the effects of infant loss on families.
To conclude the week, Islanders are invited to participate in the global Wave of Light by lighting a candle at 7 PM this evening and allowing it to burn for at least one hour.
The charity Philip’s Footprints, founded by Jo and Paul Nash in 2008 after the loss of their son, has been a key player in the campaign in Jersey. This organization supports grieving families through various means, including one-on-one support and monthly support groups. It is one of 130 charities collaborating to raise awareness of baby loss and to enhance pregnancy outcomes.
Jo Nash expressed hope that lighting Fort Regent in pink and blue will encourage conversations about baby loss. She emphasized that it gives local bereaved parents and families a chance to share their experiences and feel less isolated in their grief.
“Baby Loss Awareness Week is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness, but it’s important to remember that it lasts only one week,” Ms. Nash noted. “For bereaved parents, the impact lasts every day.”
As part of the week’s activities, Philip’s Footprints also hosted its annual Starlight Walk over the weekend. This 10 km fundraiser took participants from the Waterfront to St. Aubin and back.
This year’s walk attracted 250 participants and raised a record-breaking £7,000, bringing the total amount raised in the event’s nine-year history to over £27,000.
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