Emma's Footprints

💬 ʀᴇᴍɪɴᴅᴇʀ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀᴅs: ʏᴏᴜ’ʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀʟᴏɴᴇ.

Our Guys Grief Group meets this Sunday at 2 PM — a space created just for men who’ve experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
It’s peer-led. It’s real. It’s a place to talk (or just listen) without pressure.

📍 Kuhl Hose Co. | 3131 Rescue Ln, Erie
🗓 Meets monthly on the third Sunday
🕑 2:00 PM

ɴᴏ ɴᴇᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʀsᴠᴘ. ᴊᴜsᴛ sʜᴏᴡ ᴜᴘ — ᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ.

𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 ✨

𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
⛳️ Saturday, July 12
⛳️ Registration & Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. | Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
⛳️ Mound Grove Golf Course [10760 Donation Road, Waterford, PA 16441]

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
📞 Call or Text Stephen at 814-450-6031.
⛳️ OR sign up at the Mound Grove Golf Course Pro Shop

ALL proceeds will benefit Emma's Footprints. 💗

⚽ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 — 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻!

We’re just a few weeks away from the 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 game! — and this game is more than just soccer. Come out and cheer on the Commodores as they take on RNY FC — and know that your ticket supports families in our community who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
$8 – Adults | $5 – Kids | $7 – Seniors

𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
🗓 Wednesday, June 25
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Saxon Stadium (Mercyhurst University)

💖 Every cheer, every clap, every ticket = meaningful support for grieving families in our community.

🎟️ ➡ 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/EmmasXErie-Commodores

☀️👕 Summer’s here, and so is some NEW Emma’s Footprints merch!

From breezy tees to cool tanks, we’ve got your warm-weather wardrobe covered — and every purchase supports families on their healing journey. 🩷

Dive into the summer vibes and shop now 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/emmas-footprints-merchandise/

Look cool, feel cool, do good. Win-win!

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 👟

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀: You can purchase a baby remembrance sign that is displayed at our Emma's Footprints memorial walks as a way to honor and remember your baby, providing a tribute that acknowledges their memory in a public and meaningful way. Businesses can also sponsor these signs to demonstrate community support and compassion.

Join us in creating a heartfelt tribute that brings comfort and honors the memory of those we cherish ➡ https://bit.ly/2025-Memorial-Signs

ᴀ ɴᴇᴡ sᴘᴀᴄᴇ ꜰᴏʀ ɢʀɪᴇᴠɪɴɢ ᴅᴀᴅs
We’re honored to introduce Guys Grief Group — a peer-led support group created specifically for dads navigating pregnancy or infant loss.

This group meets monthly to offer connection, understanding, and support in a space made just for them.

📅 Third Sunday of the month
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Kuhl Hose Co. — 3131 Rescue Ln, Erie, PA

This journey is heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone.

𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮, 𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮, 𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮

At Emma’s Footprints, we provide emotional support, compassionate guidance, and financial assistance for burial, cremation, memorialization, and counseling services for families grieving the unimaginable loss of a baby.

But how do you truly grasp the weight of this mission?

These numbers tell a story—a story of love, loss, and the families we stand beside every single day.

🫶To the families from May we see you. We honor your babies. You are not alone.

➡️ 🩷 If this mission speaks to your heart, please consider donating to help us continue supporting grieving families: https://bit.ly/3Gqubfp

🎉 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝?! 🎉
Head over to 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 for a weekend full of sunshine, music, shopping, and family fun! ☀️🎶🛍️

📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: The ball field in the center of Waterford, PA
📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧:
• Saturday, June 7 | 9 AM – 8 PM
• Sunday, June 8 | 9 AM – 7 PM

🎪 Stop by our booth — run by our amazing volunteers!
💖 Play our Flamingo Toss game
🎁 Take a chance at winning a Sara’s gift card
…and learn more about how we support families in our community

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲:
• Local vendors
• Live music
• The Cast Iron Chef Challenge
• Upcycle contest
• Vendor auction & raffle

Bring the family, bring your friends, and don’t miss this weekend of small-town fun with a big heart!

🎙️🩷 Every Thursday on 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, we show up with open hearts—sharing stories of love, loss, and the journey through grief.

As we continue to walk alongside families who have experienced unthinkable pain, we recognize the importance of rest and reflection for our team, too.

This June, we’re taking a short break from releasing new episodes. 𝙒𝙚'𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮, ready to continue these important conversations with the care they deserve.

Until then, catch up on past episodes and know we’re holding space for you. 💗

⚽🎉 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻! 🎉⚽

We’re teaming up with the 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗖 for a special night of soccer that gives back! Come out and cheer on the Commodores as they take on RNY FC — and know that your ticket supports families in our community who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲:
🗓 Wednesday, June 25
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍Saxon Stadium (Mercyhurst University) | 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546

🎟️ Tickets:
$8 – Adults
$5 – Children
$7 – Seniors

⚽ Come for the action.
🎈 Stay for the fun.
💖 Leave knowing you helped a great cause.

👉 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/EmmasXErie-Commodores

𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 🥎 💜

Ashley and John Abel became part of the Emma’s Footprints family in August 2022 after the loss of their daughter, Harper Elizabeth. Born at 34 weeks on August 15, Harper lived for 12 hours before passing that same day.

They are raising funds for Emma's Footprints in Harper's memory by hosting the 3rd annual Hits for Harper Softball Tournament. 💜

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:
🗓 Saturday, June 14
📍Harborcreek Community Park [5850 Firman Rd, Erie, PA 16510]
⏰ Games begin at 8:00 a.m.
🥎 As well as softball games, there will be family friendly activities, raffle baskets and food!

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1ANUcQiFmW/

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌬️ ☕

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, June 21, 2025
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:00am - 11:00am
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Emma's Office [412 W 8th Street, Erie Pa 16502]

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🌬️ Breathing Techniques & Core Workouts (First Hour).
☕ Coffee & Connection (Last Hour): A time to share, connect, and build a supportive community.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. Please use the link below to register for this event: https://bit.ly/2025-ccc