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Hello and welcome to the new blog site for Share of Northeast Louisiana. Share is a support group for parents who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death or during the first few months of life. We are a chapter of National Share that has been supporting families for over thirty years.My name is Colleen Howard. I started the local chapter of this wonderful organization in 2002. Since then several parents and a grandparent who attend the meetings helped make it possible for our small group to grow and do things I never dreamed possible. We held our first Annual Walk for Remembrance and Hope in 2007. Although small, it turned out to be a day that is etched into our hearts forever. In the same year we became incorporated and aquired non-profit status. In doing so, it opened doors for our group to fulfill even more goals. Share of Northeast Louisiana holds meetings at least once a month. Parents, grandparents and other family members or friends (excluding children) are welcomed by other bereaved parents. Here we are able to share our grief and find a support system so that parents can deal with their loss. I know firsthand and from working with others that it makes a profound difference when hearts open and heal with the help of those who truly understand. Our group also provides grief packets to area hospitals, women's clinics and funeral homes so that bereaved parents are immediately made aware of our support group. We never want a parent to need support and not know where to turn. If you or someone you know has lost a baby and would like to talk to one of our members or attend our meetings, please email me at ColleenH38@aol.com. Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month but we are available at other times as well. Colleen

Sunday, September 13, 2009

3rd Annual Share Walk for Remembrance and Hope set for October 10th.

Share of Northeast Louisiana Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support is gearing up for our Third Annual Walk for Remembrance and Hope 2009. Sign in and registration will begin at the bandstand in Forsyth Park in Monroe, LA at 8AM on October 10, 2009. The event begins at 9AM and includes heartfelt memorial program, balloon release and finally our Walk along the Ouachita River. We welcome anyone whose life has been touched by the heartbreaking death of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death or during the first few months of life.

If you have any questions or need more information, please email ColleenH38@aol.com.


We would like to thank our generous sponsors who make this event possible.







THE CHILDREN'S COALITION OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA


THE FEED LOT


JOHNSTON TOOL & RENTAL


TWIN OAKS NURSERY


JAMESON INN - WEST MONROE, LA
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