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In order to keep the OC Walk to Remember organization running, we rely on volunteers. It also helps us keep costs down so we can donate more to the support groups and hospitals that need our help. Without the help of volunteers, the OC Walk to Remember can not operate. Check out the OC Walk [...]

Tim Nelson writes-A Guide for Fathers: When a Baby Dies.
Dear Dads,
I have written this book to help you in the early hours and days after your baby has died. Whether it be a miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death, many of the issues are the same.
I intentionally wrote the book to be brief and to [...]

The OC Walk To Remember Blog was created to be a place to share family experiences, gain support, find inspiration, and give updates on the latest OC Walk To Remember news.
No matter where you are along your journey of grief, whether it’s a few sentences acknowledging your child’s birthday, writing a poem, or just taking [...]

The 6th annual OC Walk to Remember will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at The District in Tustin. Please come walk the steps our babies never got to take. Families can create team names allowing other family and friends to register as part of your team!
$20 for early registration, children under 10 are free. [...]

So far, the OC Walk To Remember has 899 fans on their Facebook page and needs your help to reach 1,000 fans!
For new members, simply go to: http://www.facebook.com/ and create a Facebook account. In the search bar, type: OC Walk To Remember Group to become a fan!
Or if you are already a fan, share the [...]

It’s my son’s birthday, and I went to the store to buy him a ceramic frog. Upon checking out, the cashier commented on what a cute frog it was.
“Who is the frog for?” she asked.
“My son,” I answered.
“Does he love frogs?” she asked
“Yes, he does,” I answered.
“Will he keep it in his room?” she asked.
“No,” [...]

The Loss of  a Newborn-A brief reference for those experiencing the death of a baby in the first few months of life. Look for more information on the National Share-Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support. Below is a source for answers to some of your questions, and also to help you realize the normalcy of all [...]

One of the first questions when approaching June with a father in grief can be whether it is even appropriate to celebrate this holiday. Maybe some men prefer to let Father’s Day pass without any acknowledegement, it is important to understand that as a father, no matter how or when a child is lost, you [...]

Your donation of $10 will fund a memory box, so a parent will forever have memories of their baby.
Your donation of $20 will provide 4 books to a local hospital, so a mother has words of comfort following the delivery and death of her baby.
Your donation of $100 will provide music therapy, [...]

Whether your loss is a miscarriage, pregnancy loss, a stillbirth, SIDS, or infant loss, this is a devastating event and one that you should not have to go through alone. There are many support groups, counselors, online chat boards, and other resources to help you through your grief. [...]