Ribbon display coming to Corby Library for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Lauren Trevillyan, a local supporter of the charity Sands, along with North Northamptonshire Council at Corby Library, will be giving bereaved families in Corby the opportunity to come together during Baby Loss Awareness Week (October 9 to 15).

Baby Loss Awareness Week is led by Sands, a charity that works to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families.

The week is a time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together, to remember much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

The special week is represented by its blue and pink ribbon logo. This image has been the inspiration to create ribbon displays up and down the UK, in every community, inviting those who have experienced loss to come together and remember their babies.

Ribbons will be added to the display at Corby Library from Wednesday, October 9 and will remain in place until Tuesday, October 15.

Currently in the UK, 13 families a day suffer the heartbreak of losing their baby before, during or shortly after birth. And at least 15 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Lauren Trevillyan, the volunteer coordinating the display, said: “During Baby Loss Awareness Week, I wanted to create a special display to remember all the babies lost, whether recently or long ago.

“I hope it starts conversations. Sadly, pregnancy and baby loss affects families across the UK every day and they may feel they are alone in their grief.

“I hope the display raises awareness and breaks the silence surrounding pregnancy and baby loss. It is impacting so many people in our local community.”

How you can participate:

Leave a ribbon: Anyone who has been impacted by the loss of a baby—whether you’re a parent, family member or friend—is welcome to leave a remembrance ribbon on the display at Corby Library. Ribbons will be provided at the library

Visit during opening hours: Drop by Corby Library during their normal opening hours throughout the week to add your ribbon to the display

Can’t attend in person? If you are unable to visit the library but still wish to participate, message Lauren privately on her email [email protected]. She will be happy to add a ribbon to the display on your behalf.

More information about the display can be found on the display’s Facebook event page, and for anyone who needs the support of Sands you can find more information on their website.