BLAW

1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and families find themselves thrown into one of the most traumatic kinds of grief, and that’s where we come in.Our umbrellas represent our families reality, they represent hope, they symbolise that grieving families are not alone and that we help support and shelter them from the storm of baby loss.
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About Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) 9th - 15th October 2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to bring us together as a community
and give anyone touched by baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and families find themselves thrown into one of the most traumatic kinds of grief, and that’s where we come in.
Our umbrellas represent our families reality, they represent hope, they symbolise that grieving families are not alone and that
we help support and shelter them from the storm of baby loss.

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a beautiful time to come together to remember and be part of something truly special.

 

Visit Our Umbrella Display

When you arrive, you will be warmly welcomed by Team MM, who will be there to support you and help you find your heart in a peaceful environment.

There will be calming music playing, and you will have the opportunity to write a special message or name on one of our handwritten hearts,
or light a candle in memory of someone special.

Your handwritten heart can either be taken home with you or placed on the umbrellas around the lower level of the church.

You can then take a moment to sit, reflect and simply spend some quiet time remembering in a beautiful setting.

We will also have mini umbrellas, BLAW pin badges, candles and other memorial items available to purchase.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special space with you.

Venue

Our umbrellas will be displayed at the beautiful setting of St Margarets Church Rainnham Kent.
High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7JH

 

Days to Visit

Friday 9th October:  12pm – 4pm
Saturday 10th October:  10am – 2pm
Sunday 11th October:  5pm – 8pm
(Special Service)
Monday 12th October:  12pm – 2pm
Tuesday 13th October:  12pm – 2pm
Wednesday 14th October:  2pm – 4pm
Thursday 15th October:   12pm – 2pm

How to get involved

BLAW Hearts

Order a special personalised heart/keepsake.

Personalised Heart
With your baby's name & special date printed in gold vinyl and engraved with our  MM Logo for a £15 Min donation.

£15 includes delivery

Order by: October 1st

Umbrella / Heart Display
St Margaret's Church, Rainham Kent

Wave of Light

 
Join us for our Wave of Light gathering at our Baby Memorial Garden

Rochester, Kent

15th October at 7pm








Business
Sponsor

Become a MM Baby Loss Awareness Week SponsorA £1000 corporate donation will include:

• Sponsoring Umbrellas at Rainham (Kent) display
• Logo and bio with links on the Making Miracles website
• Mention on the special BLAW Podcast
• Official ‘Thank you’ posts on socials

If you would like to find out more please email kelly@makingmiracles.org.ukfor more information.

Umbrellas

We are, stronger together

Candles

Our 'Comfort' candles will be available to purchase at £5 at all of our events.

Hoodies

Our MM hoodies will be available to purchase at our BLAW Events.
Available in pink & blue.

Pin badges

BLAW pin badges will be available to purchase for £1 at one of our events.

Last year after my 4th loss, I visited the Umbrella Event, created our heart, read everyones else's then sat & cried. But, it felt better not to be crying alone. This is a really special event.

Lauren, Bereaved Mum