Cuddle for Keeps: An IMPACT Project of Emily’s House children’s hospice
Funds Needed for Bereavement Bears for Grieving Families
Grieving the loss of a baby is one of the most devastating experiences a family can endure. Many parents express an aching emptiness in their arms after loss. Cuddle for Keeps aims to help fill that physical void in a meaningful way by providing a keepsake bereavement bear, weighted to match the baby’s birth weight, with custom embroidery to honour their memory.
With your help, every family who experiences this heartbreaking loss in the care of the IMPACT team will receive a bear at no cost – offering comfort, connection, and a tangible reminder of their baby.
Goal: To raise funds for 40 bears ($7,500)
Cost per customized bear: $180
- Each Bear Includes:
- Weighted to the exact birth weight of the baby.
- Soft, high-quality fabric for comfort and longevity- all Canadian made
- Custom embroidery with the baby’s name and weight
By supporting Cuddle for Keeps, you are providing tangible support for a grieving family – something to hold onto when their arms feel empty. This simple act of kindness can be a profound source of comfort and connection during the darkest moments of loss.
Please donate today: Click Here
Testimonials from past clients of the IMPACT, a partner project of Emily’s House children’s hospice
“The IMPACT team has been instrumental in helping us navigate the heartbreaking experience of losing our baby. Especially when preparing for his loss, what would happen on the day of and next days. It’s difficult to express how grateful I am to this team and the love and empathy they show. IMPACT had also prepared teddy bears and a book to help my kids cope with the loss as well as clay to take imprint of our baby’s hands and feet.”
“While preparing for a potential loss of my child, the IMPACT team was there with guidance, comfort and an ear. At my lowest point, after losing my son, not only was someone there to comfort me as I heard the news, but they were an ever-present presence, providing a listening ear, and council.”
“IMPACT has been involved in our grief journey before it even started, the items given to us at the hospital are items I still hold near. Almost 3 years later I still feel like my son’s life mattered to more people than just me.”
“I never felt alone throughout my unique journey and I am forever grateful to be surrounded by a team that genuinely cares.”
“As an immigrant who left family far behind, I had no one to share my pain and grief with except the IMPACT team. Their work cannot be measured by numbers alone – the unseen support they provide to families, mothers, and society is invaluable. In a materialistic world, offering peace and comfort to a troubled heart is truly priceless.”
“It was also particularly helpful that team members reached out to me on a regular basis.”
“The IMPACT Program has been a true source of comfort and strength for my family during one of the most difficult times in our lives.”
Keisha’s Story and New Hope: Perinatal IMPACT and Legacy Work
Keisha and Alex were looking forward to having their first child, a baby girl. During the first trimester, however, a diagnosis of a genetic condition and a high-risk pregnancy changed the course of their plans and dreams. They were introduced to the Infant Maternal Perinatal Advanced Care Team (IMPACT) and learned – what was ahead for them, for their pregnancy, and the short life expectancy of their daughter….
To read full story: https://paceh.ca/keishas-story/
For more on the IMPACT Program:
https://paceh.ca/what-we-do/impact-infant-maternal-perinatal-advanced-care-team-perinatal-program/
How you can help – continue to donation page: Click Here
