October 15th is National Infant Death Awareness Day.
In recognition, The Medical Center’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) invites you to join us for a special remembrance service.
The service will be a time to honor the lives affected by infant death whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, prematurity, complications at birth, SIDS, or by any other tragedy.
October 15, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Columbus Regional Conference Center at The Medical Center
For more information,
please call (706) 571-1794 or (706)571-1006
or e-mail [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is October 15th National Infant Death Awareness Day?
This is a day set aside to remember those who lives have been affected by loss of a pregnancy or infant. To assist with the healing process and be comforted in a time of pain and to have hope for the future.
Why should I attend?
Many families who have experienced a pregnancy or child loss have relayed that this occasion gave them the opportunity to receive support, share their experience and gain closure.
What is the history and how do I get more information
Pregnancy and Infant Lost Remembrance Day is to promote Support, Education and Awareness for grieving parent nationwide (and worldwide). On September 28, 2006, House Resolution # 222 was passed in the House of Representatives supporting the goals and ideas of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. More information can be found on the October 15th Day website
Is this a religious service?
All faiths and beliefs are welcome, this is a Non-denominational program.
Who is invited?
Parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives and friends are invited for this special day of remembrance.
I did not add my child’s name to the list to be recognized. Is it too late to add his or her name?
No, you will have an opportunity to add your loss prior to the service.
