Jonathon and Jacqueline Hoy

“William and Henry, our twin sons were born sleeping February 2017. Saying those words is still the hardest sentence we have ever had to string together however it’s the reality of our life. William and Henry were healthy little bubbies who were stillborn and we will never know or understand why.

Losing Henry and William has completely changed everything for us and everyone close to us. Before they passed away we had no idea that stillbirth loss happened as frequently as it does.

The grief and pain we feel every single day is something we do not want other families to experience, however so many are.
By sharing our story we are hoping to create awareness and assist in raising funds to support research needed to reduce the rate of stillbirth.

In honour of our beautiful sons we want to be a support to other families and help in anyway we can.”

Henry Alan and William Robert 13/02/17

Laura and Brett Sheehan

“Losing our son Beau, stillborn, born sleeping, it broke us, shaped us and changed us profoundly. Until we lost our sweet boy we had no idea how frequently this loss occurs, 6 babies a day, that is staggering. What we encountered in our grief was a lack of knowledge, a lack of understanding and a lack of openness to talk. Stillbirth loss is still such a taboo topic, but by speaking, by sharing, others can be given the platform to talk and, with time, a push and a drive for so many unanswered questions. Our hope is that with greater awareness by sharing our story, we can hope to prevent other expectant parents from experiencing the same heartbreaking loss and to offer support for those that tragically do.

For our child, our son, our perfect, beautiful baby boy, I love you, the pain I felt in losing you will never compare to love I feel, the love I carry for you.”

Beau, born sleeping 19/06/14

Bree Amer-Wilkes and Evan Wilkes

“The stillbirth of our son Archie has had a profound effect on us. It has changed our lives and the lives of many people around us. Barely a moment goes by where we do not think of him and wonder what he would be doing, if he were in our arms right now rather than just our hearts.

Archie’s death was sadly preventable, as are many other stillbirths. We would like to do everything we possibly can through education and fundraising to stop other families experiencing this pain. For that reason, we are proud to be coming on board and joining the Stillbirth Foundation and the amazing work that it does.”

Archie Amer Wilkes 12/4/15

Cassie and Ryan Thistleton

“Stillbirth turned our lives into turmoil in the most unexpected ways. Today the pain still feels the same. It is a cruel and lonely path. Something went very wrong that day and we will never know why, however the unborn babies of our future do not need to bear the same fate.

If science can now answer the questions of other planets millions of miles away, why can’t we answer the same old questions we have about our babies when they’re only millimetres beneath the skin? We pave the path for our children to have a brighter future. It’s time to shift the priority and ensure we’re doing all we can on this planet, to guarantee every expecting parent has a child to give that future to.”

Dex Gregory Thistleton 12/10/12