Elizabeth Michalski found solace in tragedy, birthing 'A Touch of Teddy' nonprofit in memory of her stillborn son Teddy at 22 weeks in 2018.
Providing Comfort Through Bears
The nonprofit, dedicated to sending teddy bear ornaments to grieving families, witnessed a surge in demand in October, receiving over 500 requests for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Michalski's initiative aims to shatter the silence and stigma surrounding miscarriage and loss, stressing the significance of allowing families to mourn.
Breaking Taboos, Offering Support
Families navigating loss can request these bear ornaments free of charge, while others have the option to purchase them for a nominal fee, extending recognition and solace to those in grief. Michalski's own children play an integral role in the organization, aiding in the packaging and transportation of the bears, perpetuating the mission to offer solace to families enduring the pain of pregnancy and infant loss.