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Help us to help other parents, coping with soul destroying loss, by being able to offer a keep-sake of there precious newborn.

$736 donated
Given by 11 generous donors in 8 weeks

Making Memory Bears and custom weighted pillows to the exact size and weight of a newborn. A Forever and Always Keep-Sake

Christchurch, Canterbury

On the 10th of May 2024, my wife and I faced the devastating loss of our son, who was born prematurely, due to what doctors could only describe as a "one in a million tragedy" .

Mason was prematurely born sleeping, at 21 weeks, weighing just 400 grams and measuring a little over 30cm.

He was tiny, perfect and ours. Unfortunately there comes a time when you must say goodbye to that physical side of a wee one. When faced with this situation, all you can think of is having every memorable item you can get to honor that precious little soul.

We also know that unfortunately this happens, and has happened, to far too many New Zealanders each and every day.

Here's where Magical Memories - Huggable Pillows comes into reality. (with your support!)

We want to start a business that offers small pillows made to the exact weight and size of a newborn. These will be Hand-Made with Wheat or another weighted material, to allow for allergies and individual choice.

Memory Bears, made from a piece of clothing or fabric that a child has worn is also something we would LOVE to be able to offer. Pics incoming!

Why do we need you?

Spread the word! Its not all about being able to donate, even just sharing this page and getting the word out will help us more than you'll ever realize.

We know how hard it is to go through a loss. We know a little keepsake can make a world of difference. Help us help others. Thank you.

Use of funds

Start up materials, Fabrics, Wheat material, a sewing desk, overlocker and a Embroider to be able to print custom names/dates of birth etc. Also, a website!

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Incoming Memory Bears!  11 September 2024

A new addition to our potential availability, gorgeous memory bears, these can be weighted a small amount, can be made from any fabric INCLUDING old onesies etc!

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Latest donations

Glens Eddies
Glens Eddies on 17 Sep 2024
Best Wishes for the future.
$630
Kyle Lawson

OMG. Thank you so FREAKING much, This is absolutely amazing, We are soo overwhelmed by your genorosity!!!!!

Kyle Lawson
Bodger family
Bodger family on 12 Sep 2024
What a wonderful idea. I lost my daughter in 1997 so i understand your loss. All the best
$20
Kyle Lawson

We're so sorry for your loss and thank you sooooo much!!!!

Kyle Lawson
Aimee
Aimee on 12 Sep 2024
Sorry for your loss of your wee man 👼 we also lost our wee man in July of this year due to heart failure but he was also 7 weeks early 🩵
$20
Kyle Lawson

Im so sorry, its so heartbreaking and bittersweet to see all these amazing donations but see the generosity of other parents too!

Kyle Lawson
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 11 Sep 2024
All the best - we have lost babies also so feel your pain.
$10
Kyle Lawson

We're so sorry to hear about your losses :( Thank you so much for your donation, it means so much, and just know that it will go towards helping us help other parents like us.

Kyle Lawson
Jen
Jen on 24 Aug 2024
What a precious gift. Bless Mason. So sorry for your loss. Love how Mason's legacy can help other families in their grieving too. My son was prem 30 wks and one of his roomates sadly passed. My heart wishes you great success ❤️ sorry I can't give more
$10
Kyle Lawson

Thank you so very very much. Reading your message made everyone around us smile with warmth.

Kyle Lawson

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This campaign started on 23 Aug 2024 and ended on 23 Oct 2024.