Please read - Stella's Sunday.

Sydney ladies, I am trying to organise a morning or afternoon tea in support of the Stillbirth Foundation for Stella's Sunday (see below). Ladies in the other States and Territories you should get together also. My big sister is organising an event in Brisbane and already has about 20 people coming ( Deb a and Lynette I'll PM you separatley. I was thinking we could meet at a park or beach, bring a plate, share some tears, memories and friendship and make a very important contribution to the cause. It can be with or without partners, whatever the majority prefers. We should invite as many people as we can so that we can make a huge contribution. I have only just found out about it and it is next Sunday so I am going to organise the registration including the fee so please let me know whoever is available.

In memory of all our angels :angel:

The Stillbirth Foundation warmly invites everyone to commemorate International Baby Loss Day with us on Stella’s Sunday, 14th October 2007.

We are often approached by people asking how they can support the Stillbirth Foundation in their local area, and from this the idea of Stella’s Sunday was born. Throughout this great nation of ours, we are asking stillbirth supporters to host a meal or party or morning or afternoon tea at your home, in the hope that awareness of the stillbirth cause will reach far and wide. It is an event to which you can invite friends and family who might wish to contribute to the stillbirth cause by making a donation to the Stillbirth Foundation or purchasing a Stella Bear.

This is the first year that such an event will be held, and we hope that you will be able to join us in making Stella’s Sunday an Australian success!

Great idea Spring- could you pm me the details for Brissie? Thanks :)

Fabulous fabulous fabulous!

I have just paid the registration and the pack should arrive in a day or so. So it is a date.

I am thinking perhaps Bicentenial park as it is fairly central and easy enough to get to.

Does that suit the majority of Sydneysiders?

Spring

It is a wonderful idea isn't it Spring. I got info about it a few weeks ago but didn't do anything about it because I am going to be away. Sorry I should have passed it onto anyone else that was interested. I hope you have a great day for what is a great cause............but like everyday I will be thinking of all our angel babies on this day :grouphug:

Lynn it is such a shame you can't be there, it won't be the same without you but we make sure that little Cooper is remembered on that day along with all the other angels.

Lv Spring

Sounds great, when you have the date, time and venue, let me know

Great Kitten2B

The date is Sunday 14 October which is International Baby Loss Day. I'm thinking the location will be Bicentenial Park (anyone who knows a promenant meeting place let me know)

And the time, lets say 10.00am so that we we can have a morning tea.

Does that suit?

should suit me at this stage

I'm in. Where is Bicentenial Park??? I can get anywhere so it isn't a problem - just want to get to the right place :D

SPring - i have never heard of this rememberance day before - what a great idea. Unfortunately i wont be able to make it though. You will have to look out for Tommy there for me and all the other angels.....

Wish I could be there, but it's just too far away for me :(

Bicentennial Park is near Homebush, Olympic stadium area

Hi ladies

Tommymum: Such a shame you can't go, we will really miss you. Does another time or location suit you better. We just really need as many people as possible. Rest assured though, little Tommy will be remembered by all of us.

Michelle: Great to hear babe, Can't wait to meet you and Oscar. Bicentenial park is at homebush as Kitten2b said. There is heaps of parking, and a train station close by.

Come on ladies, anyone else out there.

Lv Spring

Spring - could you remember Storm for me on the day?

Of couse Jo. Storm will be in our hearts also.

spring - what a fantastic idea, if i could i would be there in a second, will check with mel if she wants to do something here in Melb.

hey Klee, I might be able to make it if there was one in melbourne

Hey girls, great to hear that you might be organising an even in Melb. If you want to, you should register ASAP so that you get your pack and details in time. Just google the Stillbirth foundation and there are links from the main page.

Lv Spring

Hey Spring - dont change anything for me. We can have a catch up any time so just keep Stella Day as is.

Klee & I will organise one in Melbourne - pack ordered ;)

A friend of mine who lost a baby at birth (in Brisbane) emailed me details of the Stella bear which you can buy to help raise money for the foundation. We are buying one as it is such a worthwhile cause. All my love to you ladies who have had late loss i will be thinking of you next Sunday.

Can I ask those of you attending to remember my niece, Miranda, who should be turning 9 on the 19th of October.

I would love to attend and remember her myself, but I'm not sure if I can manage it.

Of course I will BW.

Ladies, it seems that it is not possible for many people to attend Stella's Sunday, so I have been thinking, it may be better to make it a virtual Stella's Sunday (rather meeting at a park) so that each of us can rememeber all the angels with our families at home. What is important is that we pause to remember and to spread the word that Stillbirth Foundation needs money to help research so that not one more family has to suffer the pain of losing a child. Even if your donation is small, every cent counts. This is something each and every one of us can do.

So, if you would like to make a donation to the Virual Stella's Sunday, please PM me or visit the Stillbirth Foundation website.

Thanks for those of you who have responded to this thread.

Lv Spring

I'll visit the website today Spring, & make my donation!

Thinking of all the angel babies today on Stella's Sunday

Thank you Jo, your donation couldn't go to a better cause.

Lv Spring

Thinking of our angel babies today and sending them to watch over Deb and *colleen* :pray:

mel put on a wonderful spread yesterday for the first annual stella sunday. we remembered our angels and in the circumstances even got a few laughs from mel's stepkids, her nephew and my neice. remembering our angels and blessing those that are here with us.