Khiya & Luke

On March 24th this year our much wanted and loved, sweet baby girl Myka Clara entered this world silently. We received an endless amount of support from family and friends, but also organisations such as Bears of Hope. 

As loss parents, you grieve your child but also the memories you never get to make and the milestones you cannot reach. As such, there is limited things you can do to recognise your child. 

So, for Myka's 6 month birthday, Luke and I would like to make a difference by fundraising for Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support. Through this fundraiser, we hope to be able to purchase a Cuddle Cot & care packages in Myka's name, so other families can have access to much needed resources.

We received a care package from Bears of Hope which included a teddy bear donated in honour of Bobby Hudson. This bear immediately brought us immense comfort and connection. Additionally, I was added to the BoH Support Group and have connected with many families who are also living without their babies. 

We were also incredibly grateful to have access to a Cuddle Cot and as such we were able to have three special days with our  daughter before having to say goodbye. We were saddened to learn though, that not all hospitals have these cots and as such families have to say goodbye much, much sooner. For those who do not know, a cuddle cot is an invaluable support resource for bereaved parents. It is a cooling system that has been designed to fit within a small cot and lies beneath the baby. It enables families to shower their babies with love and create special memories, extending the amount of uninterrupted time given before saying their final goodbye.

Your support of any amount is gratefully appreciated to help us reach our goal of $6500, this will allow us to purchase 1 much needed Cuddle Cot in Myka's name, with any remaining funds going towards care packages. Thank you for supporting this cause in honour of Myka Clara Zammit, gone too soon. 🦋