Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness
of Washington County, MD
2023 Support Groups, Events, and Activities
2023 Support Groups, Events, and Activities
by Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness of WCMD.
Father 2 Father
Grieving Fathers Support Group
Father 2 Father
Grieving Fathers Support Group
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group just for fathers.
This is a monthly support group that meets on
the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.
We also have a peer-to-peer online support group just for fathers. The group is a safe space for fathers to communicate and support each.
To join this support forum/group, go to www.Facebook.com/groups/PAILFather2Father
Meetings are normally held at:
Remember Me Butterfly Haven
1307 Monarch Way
Hagerstown, MD 21742
For more information, contact Bryan Tracey at
Click here to download a flyer.
Click on the image to the left to go to the webpage.
Rainbow of Hope:
Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
Rainbow of Hope:
Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
Rainbow of Hope is an online peer-to-peer support group.
We will also meet a few times throughout the year within our community.
For more information, contact
Brianne Tesla Bearese at [email protected] or click on the image to the left to go to our webpage.
Click here to download a flyer.
2023 Events and Activities
2023 Events and Activities
All events and fundraisers listed below are hosted by Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness of WCMD.
Please check for updates from time to time as we will update each activity with additional details.
Mother's Day Card Campaign
Mother's Day Card Campaign
This year we will be sending out personalized Mother's Day cards. Request a card for yourself or someone you know.
Request a Mother's Day Card
Request a Mother's Day Card
"On Mother's Day I can think of no mother more deserving
than a mother that had to give one back."
~ Erma Bombeck ~
Remember Me Butterfly Haven
Expansion Project
Remember Me Butterfly Haven
Expansion Project
We are excited to share that we have received a second grant from The Monarch Alliance to expand our existing remembrance garden/monarch waystation which we have named Remember Me Butterfly Haven. We received our first grant in 2019 which allowed us to plant our existing garden.
We invite you to help us expand Remember Me Butterfly Haven. All are welcome to help.
Join us on
Sunday, June 4
at 9:00 am.
We will be cleaning up and preparing the garden on May 27. We will be planting new plants on June 3. We will get started at 9:00 am and work until we are finished. Join us for all or part of the time.
Father's Day Card Campaign
Father's Day Card Campaign
This year we will be sending out personalized Father's Day cards. Request a card for yourself or someone you know.
Request a Father's Day Card
Request a Father's Day Card
"A father's love cannot be measured solely by the footsteps that echo through his halls, but by those that will echo forever in his heart and walk unheard beside him everyday."
~ KP ~
Butterfly Release
& Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Butterfly Release
& Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us for our 12th annual Butterfly Release
at
Remember Me Butterfly Haven
Saturday, July 8, 2023
at 10:00 am
We will have a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the expansion of Remember Me Butterfly Haven, followed by our Butterfly Release. This year we will also be creating mini succulent terrariums after the ceremony and release. During the ceremony, we will read each baby's name. Each family will take home a program and certificate, along with a handmade terrarium.
To include your baby's name during the ceremony, please registered by clicking on the picture to the left. Registration is free.
Remember Me Butterfly Haven
1307 Monarch Way
Hagerstown, MD21742
** Use 1307 The Terrace, Hagerstown, MD 21742 if using a GPS.
Butterfly Release
Shirts
Butterfly Release
Shirts
Purchase shirts at the link below:
https://stores.bjscustomcreations.com/butterfly-release/shop/home
Each shirt will have a list of baby names on the back that we remember at the butterfly release. Everyone that registers for the event will automatically have their baby's name(s) listed on the back.
Color options will be sage and Heather maroon.
Virtual Walk
Entire Month of October
Virtual Walk
Entire Month of October
Our Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Walk is a month long event to spread awareness and start conversations about Pregnancy & Infant Loss. The virtual walk will take place during the entire month of
October, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Purchase your Virtual Walk shirt at the link below:
Coming soon!
The image to the left is the image for our Virtual Walk shirts. You will be able to personalize your shirt with your baby's name on the back. Order by September 15 to guarantee you receive your order by October 1. You will have a second chance to order in October.
For more information, click on the image to the left or the link to the flyer below.
Wave of Light Luminaries
October 1 through October 15th
Wave of Light Luminaries
October 1 through October 15th
Stop by Remember Me Butterfly Haven any time
October 1 through October 15 to pick up a bag of luminaries to light at your home on October 15.
We will be lighting luminaries at Remember Me Butterfly Haven on October 15 to participate in the Wave of Light for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Luminaries will be lit by 7 pm.
This event will be combined with A Walk to Remember this year.
See details below.
This is not an official event but more of a space to come to in honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
A Walk to Remember
A Walk to Remember
Saturday, October 14, 2023
7:00 pm
Remember Me Butterfly Haven
1307 Monarch Way
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(Use 1307 The Terrace in GPS. Turn onto May Street. Monarch Way is off of May Street. The block between The Terrace and Woodland Way.)
Registration is free, but required so we can include your baby’s name in the program and can prepare certificates.
To register, click on the picture to the left.
The evening will include a memorial service and candlelight walk. Each baby’s name will be read during the service. Each family will be invited to light a candle in honor of their baby. Certificates will be given out for each registered participant.
T-shirts and sweatshirts will also be on sale. A list of baby names will be included on the back of each. A link will be posted prior to the event.
Click on the picture to the left to register.
A Walk to Remember
Shirts and Sweatshirts
A Walk to Remember
Shirts and Sweatshirts
New design coming soon!
You will be able to purchase shirts and sweatshirts at the link bellow when they are on sale.
Each shirt will have a list of baby names on the back that we remember at A Walk to Remember. Everyone that registers for the event will automatically have their baby's name(s) listed on the back.
Orders are currently only available to be picked up at Screentique. However, shipping will be an option but won't be available until Monday. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
We also wanted to let you know about the different options you have when you order.
You can pick from 4 different styles.
1. Crewneck Sweatshirt
2. Hoodie Sweatshirt
3. Long Sleeve T-shirt
4. Short Sleeve T-shirt
Sizes:
Both sweatshirts options and the long sleeve shirts are available in small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, and 3X-large.
Short Sleeve shirts also come in youth sizes (small through X-large) and adult sizes (small through 3X-large).
Colors:
White, blaack, and gray
Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2, 2023
Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2, 2023
Each year, monarch butterflies migrate south. Thousands of monarchs migrate to Mexico. Their arrival in Mexico coincides with Dia del los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. Many believe that the souls of those who have died return on those days, and they are lovingly remembered by family and friends. Monarchs have come to represent the souls of loved ones returning to visit each year. This important tradition is celebrated on November 1 and 2. The souls of babies and children are celebrated on November 1 and adults on November 2.
It is not a sad tradition; it is a festive time to remember and honor lost loved ones. The tradition originated in Mexico but is also celebrated in parts of Latin America, as well as in the
United States.
As part of the celebration, families build altars in their homes for loved ones. The altars have many traditional elements. A few of the essential elements include candles, marigolds, a photo, sugar skulls, water, food and cut paper decorations.
To wrap up Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, I encourage you to create your own altar to celebrate your baby(s)
.
Candles will be set up on the altar at Remember Me Butterfly Haven on the evening of November 1 and November 2. We will light candles for all babies remembered at our events throughout the year. If you have registered for an event in 2023, your baby's name will be included in this event. All are welcome to come by to visit.
A Season to Remember
Sunday, December 18, 2022
A Season to Remember
Sunday, December 18, 2022
We will light candles at Remember Me Butterfly Haven for all babies remembered throughout the year. If you registered for an event, your baby's name will be included in this event. If you did not register for an event but would still like to include your baby's name, please complete the form to the left.
Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Event
Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Event
2024 Event TBA!
We hope to be able to able to host an annual event in March 2024 in honor of
Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month.
For support throughout the year, you can join our
Rainbow of Hope: Pregnancy After Loss Support Group, go to www.Facebook.com/groups/RainbowofHopePAL.
We are also happy to email you information about the support group and PAL resources.
You can also find the information at
Rainbow of Hope: Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
and
Pregnancy After Loss Resources.
If you have any questions, please contact us at
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
If you are unable to attend a fundraiser or events, please consider donating. Your donation will help spread awareness and provide support services and memorial items, as well as funds for our events that benefit those coping with pregnancy and infant loss. Donations can be made to:
Checks can be mailed to:
PAILA of WCMD
1307 The Terrace
Hagerstown, MD 21742
You can also send donations via Venmo.
Search for Brianne Bearese of PAILA of WCMD.
We are grateful for all donations, no matter the size.