Benjamin Boxes

The next Butterfly Run is coming up in May.

Healing Hearts Run – Pacific Perinatal Foundation Join us for the Healing Hearts Run, a community event that brings together individuals and families to honour those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.

http://pacificperinatalfoundation.weebly.com/healing-hearts.html?

Healing Hearts Run finding life after loss

HUGE thank you to the Bear ‘N Bee Therapeutic Farm located in the Highlands. They generously donated Gift Certificates to place in the Benjamin Boxes. 💕

https://m.facebook.com/bearnbeefarm/

We are running low on small votive candles, candle holders, jounals, pens, small white bears and white boxes (14”x 9.5”x 4.5”). If you have any to donate or you or your company would like to sponsor a box please reach out to me.

Here is a list of current resources:

💕Counsellors:

Jennifer Vining
250-704-0024

Jill Davoren
250-415-7575

Ariel Graham
250-598-0544

Kathlyn McHugh
260-896-1704

Tracey McGee
250-885-6760

Erinn Doncaster
250-538-8777

BC Bereavement Helpline
1-877-779-2223

💐Compassionate Friends of Canada

Victoria: 250-478-9270

Cowichan:
250-510-4360

Nanaimo:
250-714-4995

Qualicum Beach/Parksville:
250954-1460

Comox/Campbell River:
250-923-2485
250-202-2593

Port Alberni:
250-735-0810

Vancouver Island Crisis Line
1-888-494-3888

❤️Bereavement Doulas

Monique Bandet
250-588-7074

Tamara Cleaver
250-813-3444

Emily McGregor
250-533-9556

Joni Oldhoff
250-882-3880

Kate Slade
250-715-8765

Lena Ware
403-399-0089

💙Photographers

Shea Michelle
250-886-2704

Mary Jane Howland
250-598-4169

💚Books:

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart
Deborah L. Davis

I apologize if I’ve left anything out. Please let me know so I can update the list. **

BIG thank you to Brian W. for the donation of 30,000 Forget Me Not seeds, these are very much appreciated!

Seeds are added to each care box along with many other items and provided free of charge to anyone who is experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss.
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The Butterfly Run Vancouver is pleased to announce two perinatal loss support groups starting this Spring. There will be a daytime option starting February 23rd and an evening option starting April 6th. Both support groups are facilitated by a registered clinical counsellor, and are free of charge for participants.

***We have added in a third group - evening sessions 730-9pm starting on Thursday April 27th! ***

Please email :
[email protected] to learn more details and to register for the group.

Thank you 2 Bish Creations for donating coupons to our Benjamin Boxes!

Please check out their site, there’s some great gift ideas!

https://www.facebook.com/2bishcreations?mibextid=LQQJ4d

2 Bish Creations 2 bishes make art & stuff

Personalize your life with 2 Bish Creations from Decals and one of a kind stickers to Harry potter and Twilight shadow boxes

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Wonderful turn out today at Victoria’s first ever Butterfly Run!

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May 1st is international Bereaved Mother’s Day. We are sending all our love to the mothers who are missing a little one this holiday, and everyday.

‘With Grace Infant & Pregnancy Loss’ is hosting an online ceremony for International Bereaved Mother’s Day to honour mothers who have experienced miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, SIDS, infertility or any other type of pregnancy and infant loss; and child loss.  The ceremony will be at 2:00 p.m. (MDT) on May 1st.  The live broadcast is at mcphersonfd.com ‘Home Page’

Bereaved mothers and families are welcome from wherever they are living.  We will be honouring mothers through spoken word, ritual and music.

http://www.withgracepregnancyinfantlossceremonies.com/