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Oct 2020
Light a candle for lost babies, urges Harrogate charity
The Harrogate branch of the pregnancy crisis support charity Reflect is asking people to light candles next week to remember babies that died during pregnancy.
The candles will form a virtual wave of life during Baby Loss Awareness Week, which begins tomorrow.
The week raises awareness of pregnancy and baby death in the UK.
This year will focus on the isolation many people experience after pregnancy and baby loss – women, partners, other family members and friends, especially since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
To get involved, Reflect is asking people to light a candle at 7pm on October 15 and share a photo of it online, accompanied by the hashtag #WaveofLight.
Landmarks across the UK will light up blue and pink, and virtual services will be held as part of the week-long activities.
Tanya Allen, manager of Reflect Harrogate said:
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Reflect provides free and confidential support services for individuals and couples to help them cope with their bereavement.
For further information about Baby Loss Awareness Week visit: www.babyloss-awareness.org
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