have been impacted by pregnancy and infancy loss to its Wave of Light remembrance event on 15th October. Guests will be welcomed to light a candle at 7pm as part of the Global Wave of Light, where people across the world light candles to honour and remember babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.
Surrounded by Trafford Palazzo’s stunning central fountain, the mall will be beautifully illuminated, creating a peaceful space for families, parents and friends to come together in quiet reflection.
Guests will be able to buy candles, with funds raised from sales and donations to support Tommy’s, the largest UK charity carrying out research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth.
The event, which is now in its 4th year, has been organised with Tommy’s and the Rainbow Clinic team of midwives at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Manchester, who provide a specialist service for women and their families in subsequent pregnancy following previous complications.
Kate Holland, Marketing Director at Peel said: “We are proud to host the Wave of Light remembrance event at Trafford Palazzo, as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th – 15th October) to bring bereaved families together and allow them to unite with others across our communities alongside raising awareness of the important work the Tommy’s Rainbow Clinic in Manchester does for the region. The charity is shedding new light on the causes of stillbirth, miscarriage and preterm birth and has been significantly improving outcomes for mothers, their babies and their families.”
Clare Bolton, Tommy’s Director of Marketing and Engagement, said: “It’s heartbreaking that half of the UK’s adults have experienced baby loss, or know someone who has. Tommy’s is here to change that through our world-leading research into pregnancy loss and premature birth. We’re making breakthroughs all the time, but there is still so much more to be done.
We’re extremely grateful to Trafford Palazzo for hosting this special event and helping to break the silence around baby loss, connect the community and raise funds for our vital work. Together, we can stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.
There will be representatives on the eventing from a number of groups including Tommys and SANDS.
Further information about the event can be found on the website link https://traffordpalazzo.co.uk/baby-loss-awareness
