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Craft NIght in Support of Aaron's Butterfly Run

9/5/2017

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Want to make some bohemian art and enjoy a night out with your pals? And do it all to support a great cause? Following the success of our sold-out Paint Nite, we're having a Craft Night with with Gemma and Caroline at DIY Style Co. on Friday September 22nd 2017 with 100% of profits supporting Aaron's Butterfly Run!
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DIY Style Co. will have all the supplies on hand and show you how to make these gorgeous wall hangings using yarn and dowel. Choose the colour and style you want – they will have lots of options to choose from!

For all the details, and to register, click here. ​
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Its not too late to Participate in our silent auctIon

5/31/2017

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Don't forget! Our Silent Auction is coming up quickly!

Join our Silent Auction Facebook group to see all the items up for grabs! We have over $7,000 worth of items! All of the proceeds raised from the Auction will directly support Aaron's Butterfly Run Ottawa/Gatineau!

All the items will be announced on Thursday June 1st.

The Auction will officially open on Friday June 2nd at 9 AM and close on Saturday June 3rd at 9 PM.

Here's how the Auction will work...

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paint nite in support of aaron's butterfly run

5/9/2017

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Sparkling conversation, paint splatters and sweet treats sounds like a perfect combination for a night out, but on Monday June 12th 2017, it will also be an opportunity to support the 1 in 4 women in Ottawa and Gatineau who have or will experience pregnancy or infant loss. 

If you have never experienced a Paint Nite fundraiser, you need to try this fun evening of painting with your friends. An expert instructor will lead even the most inexperienced artists through the painting step by step to creating your own masterpiece. 


A portion of ticket sales from the evening will go to Aaron’s Butterfly Run, to support race day costs. ​
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This event will be held at Oh So Good Dessert and Coffee House at 261 Richmond Road in Ottawa. In between brush strokes, you can nibble on your favourite goodies from their wide selection of delicious desserts. 

Tickets must be purchased before May 29th 2017 and promotional codes are not accepted for this event.
Click here to view the facebook event
Click here to purchase your ticket (before May 29th)

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Pregnancy after loss

5/6/2017

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Thinking about subsequent pregnancy after loss? There is an event coming up in June in Toronto about subsequent pregnancy after the death of a child.

Come and learn more about this topic with Alexis Marie Chute, bereaved mom, artist, and author of "Expecting Sunshine" - a book she has in print as of April 2017 and a film by the same name.

The June event will provide you with increased knowledge as well as a chance to sit with other parents who are:
  • Thinking of another child,
  • Are pregnant with another child
  • Already have a “rainbow baby” and are seeking support

When: Saturday, June 24th, 2017 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Peter Gilgan Research and Learning Centre (event room 1) at 686 Bay Street in Toronto

Childcare will be available for your children.

Please invite all who matter to you as this topic is important to be supported in!

RSVP by June 17th to grief.support@sickkids.ca or by calling (416) 813-6782
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recap of the pregnancy & infant loss film night & panel discussion in ottawa/gatineau

5/5/2017

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From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 1st-ever Pregnancy & Infant Loss Film Night & Panel Discussion on Friday April 28th, 2017!

The event was 1 week ago today, so in case you didn't have a chance to attend the event, we thought we'd share a bit of a recap:
  • We viewed 4 short films on pregnancy and infant loss - links to the films are shared below so you still have an opportunity to view and/or share them;
  • There was a panel discussion which covered a variety of topics from parenting after a loss to teaching compassion for health care workers;
  • We had a bake sale with all proceeds supporting Aaron's Butterfly Run; and
  • We shared a sneak peek for our upcoming Silent Auction in support of our Run (if you haven't already, please join our Facebook group to participate in the Silent Auction)!

Overall, we got a sense that many people felt a sense of relief to be in a room full of understanding people where they could talk openly about their losses. It was interesting to hear how many people came to the event because they knew someone who lost a pregnancy or an infant and were looking to find ways to better support them (thank you to those amazing people in our support network).

We were very moved by many people in our community who got up to speak at the event. Some of those people just experienced losses of their own, as recent as two weeks previously. Our hearts go out to them as they experience their loss, but we hope they know how much support they have in our community. Even if our event helped just these people, even just a little, we feel it was a success. 

Here is some of the other feedback we've heard so far:
"Thank you so much for organizing this event. When we discovered it was taking place on the one year anniversary of our daughter's stillbirth we knew we'd be there. We especially appreciated the film about father's grieving and the fact that that young couple found the help they needed. You're hard work and dedication to this cause is making a different. Thank you again!"
"I just want to thank you for the opportunity to attend the Film Night last night. It was such a range of experiences; compassion, education, wealth of knowledge and strength. One of the things that struck me the most, was the nurturing environment of the church and its community. I think such a welcome encouraged dialogue and reflection and I am sure helped the couple who had lost their baby two weeks ago,to come forward and see help and support. So thank you."
We value your feedback on this event, and our cause. If you have additional feedback for us, feel free to comment here, or send your feedback to butterflyrunottawa@gmail.com

For those of you who weren't able to attend the event in person, you can still have a chance to view the videos here:
100 Minutes with Aaron
An Ottawa-based family's experience with Perinatal Hospice. This film will explore Rachel and Rob Samulack's journey with Perinatal Hospice at Roger Neilson House and the 100 precious minutes that they spent with their son Aaron Samulack.
When The Storm Hits
Created by the University of Quebec in Gatineau. Five fathers share their experience of their child's death and the tools that have helped them to live through this storm. These stories can inspire bereaved families, professionals' practices toward men, as well as the development of policies and services for them. .
Jacob
A film on pregnancy and infant loss by Shawn Lovering on his mother's experience with pregnancy loss.
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Link to be added in the future (we're sorry that it's not publicly available at this time)

Again, THANK YOU so much to everyone who supported this event!

Thank you for supporting individuals and families who have or will experience pregnancy and infant loss. Ottawa/Gatineau is an amazing place to live and we have such an amazing community!

Thank you again to our panelists, including:
  • Lynn Grandmaison Dumond, Nurse Practitioner with the Roger Neilson House Perinatal Hospice Program
  • Viola Polomeno, Registered Nurse, Ph.D, Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Perinatal Education;
  • Alex Pigeon, Bereaved Father and blogger;
  • Sarah McIlwham-Shipley, Doula specializing in perinatal loss with MotherWit Ottawa; and
  • Rachel Samulack, Bereaved Mother and Aaron’s Butterfly Run Ottawa/Gatineau Organizer (she isn't writing this post, so we still get to thank her :-) ). 

Thank you to our volunteers, including all of our wonderful bake sale contributors!

Thank you to everyone who made and purchased butterfly wings! If you didn't have a chance to purchase a pair of wings and you'd still like to, they are still available at 3 Sisters Bakeshop & Gourmet Creations for $30/pair. Thank you to Fabrications Ottawa for donating the organic cotton for these wings! All proceeds are supporting the Run!

And last but not least, thank you to everyone who attended the event!

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Silent auction in support of aaron's butterfly run

5/4/2017

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We're having a Silent Auction to support Aaron's Butterfly Run!

The Silent Auction will happen online, in this Facebook group, on June 2nd and 3rd, 2017. Feel free to join and share our group! We're hoping to have at least 700 members by the end of May, so we'd encourage you to invite your friends and family!

Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit Aaron's Butterfly Run Ottawa/Gatineau, in support of families who've experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Proceeds will be used to cover costs including race signage, kits, and food for the runners and walkers, among other costs.

We're also still looking for donations to the silent auction. 
Your donation could be something as simple as a gift certificate to your business.  All donations are greatly appreciated! If you're able to donate to our auction, any and all donations will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you to those who've donated thus far! Stay tuned to the Facebook group where we will be posting about all the items available and where you'll have an opportunity to bid on items!
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Also, be sure to check out the other events, such as our Paint Nite, which are supporting Aaron's Butterfly Run!
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silent auction in support of aaron's butterfly run

4/13/2017

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We will be hosting an online silent auction in early June (dates TBC) on Facebook! This will be a great opportunity to help raise proceeds to support Aaron's Butterfly Run, and it will also be a chance to claim some amazing silent auction items!
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To help make the silent auction a success, we are looking for donations of items to be included in the silent auction. 

Can you help us out with a donation of a product or service from your business? 

Proceeds raised from the silent auction will be used to cover costs including race signage, kits, and food for the runners and walkers, among other costs. Your donation will also leverage the efforts of hundreds of individuals and families in Canada who are working to ensure that all parents have support during and after pregnancy and infant loss.  

Your donation could be something as simple as a gift certificate to your business.  All donations are greatly appreciated!

If you're able to donate to the silent auction, please e-mail us at butterflyrunottawa@gmail.com

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Thank you for your consideration and support!
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film night and panel discussion for pregnancy and infant loss in ottawa & GATineau

4/12/2017

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On Friday April 28th, 2017, Aaron's Butterfly Run is hosting Ottawa and Gatineau's 1st-ever film night and panel discussion for pregnancy and infant loss.

What's happening at the event?
  • There will be 3 films on pregnancy and infant loss, followed by a panel discussion with members of our community who've experienced a loss themselves and members of our community who provide support to those who've experienced a loss.
  • Admission is free!
  • There will be refreshments for sale, as well as a bake sale. 
  • There will also be a sneak peak for a silent auction that's coming up at the beginning of June 2017 (stay tuned for more details)!
  • All proceeds raised will support Aaron's Butterfly Run on Saturday October 14th, 2017 and Roger Neilson House. 

Who should attend?
  • This event is open to anyone - whether you've personally experienced loss, know someone who has, or would like to support members of your community. We'd encourage absolutely anyone to attend!
  • If you've experienced pregnancy or infant loss, we hope that this will be an to help you feel less alone, by hearing about other loss stories. This will also be an opportunity for you to connect with members on the panel, by asking questions, sharing your story, or just by listening to the conversation. 
  • If you haven't experienced a loss your self, this will be an event where you can learn more about pregnancy and infant loss and support other members of your community.
  • We'd also encourage you to attend if you are a health care practitioner who may work with patients who experience pregnancy and infant loss. This will be a chance to share your professional views, ask questions and hear about personal experiences from those in the community. 
  • Regardless of your circumstances, your attendance will help raise awareness and funds for pregnancy and infant loss in Ottawa and Gatineau. 

Would you like to do more?
  • We're still looking for contributions to the silent auction that's planned for early June. If you're able to contribute, please e-mail butterflyrunottawa@gmail.com
  • If you'd like to get involved in another way, feel free to contact us to discuss other volunteer or sponsorship opportunities! We greatly appreciate any help we can get!

We hope you can join us to raise awareness and support those who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss in our community.

For more information, and to RSVP to the event, check out the Facebook event page:
Click here to view the Facebook event

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    • 2022 - Event Thanks
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    • Vision
    • Executive Committee
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    • Past Events >
      • Mother's Day Event 2022
      • The Butterfly Run 2021
      • The Butterfly Run 2019
      • Charlotte and Theo's Butterfly Run - October 13, 2018 >
        • Charlotte
        • Theo
      • Spinning Class Fundraiser - April & May 2018
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      • Film Night & Panel Discussion - June 1, 2018
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