Upcoming Events​

Healing Waves: Grief Support Retreat
When: Saturday, April 1st
Where: Alice's House, Humarock Beach, Scituate 
Providing a comforting and peaceful environment where bereaved mothers can connect together through supportive activities while honoring the babies they miss every day.
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​The retreat is currently full. Please email massachusettschapter@thetearsfoundation.org to join the waitlist.

Please visit the Retreat website for more information.
Bereaved Mother's Day Ceremony
When: Sunday, May 7th at 11am
Where: Virtual via Facebook Live
Please join us for a virtual ceremony via Facebook Live on Sunday, May 7th at 11am as we honor the bereaved mothers who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss on International Bereaved Mother's Day, the first Sunday of May.
​Monthly Support Group:
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
This group supports anyone who has experienced a pregnancy or early infant loss (including but not limited to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, terminated for medical reasons loss, stillbirth, neonatal loss, SIDS, etc). This is a free, peer-facilitated group.
​When: First Monday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Online - Zoom Meeting
​Email to receive registration info

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​Monthly Support Group:
Pregnancy & Parenting After Loss
This group supports anyone who has questions, is trying to conceive, is currently pregnant or parenting living children following a pregnancy or infant loss. ​This is a free, peer-facilitated group. 
​When: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Online - Zoom Meeting
​Email to receive registration info
Past Community Events:
  • 1st Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies Remembrance Event
  • Comedy Night to Benefit The TEARS Foundation 2017
  • Bereaved Mother's Day Celebration 
  • 2nd Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies Remembrance Event
  • Angel of Hope Monument Unveiling Ceremony
  • Remembrance Gathering Family Picnic
  • Holiday Ornament Making
  • Remembrance Hike & Ceremony
  • 3rd Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies Remembrance Event
  • Wave of Light Event: Pumpkin Carving
  • Self-Care Sundays at the Center for Child Loss
  • Laugh for TEARS!  Comedy Night Fundraiser 2019
  • Shrewsbury Farmer's Market Community Outreach and Kids' Crafts
  • 4th Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies Remembrance Event
  • Angel of Hope Monument 2019 Engraving Ceremony
  • Friendsgiving Gathering: Bereaved Children's Day Event
  • Cocoa & Cookies Winter Family Gathering 
  • Open House Luncheon: Tour the Center for Child Loss
  • 5th Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies - Virtual Remembrance Event
  • Wave of Light Ceremony for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • Virtual Angel of Hope 2020 Engraving Ceremony
  • Holiday Ornament Kits for @Home December 2020
  • Valentine Craft Kits for @Home February 2021
  • Laugh for TEARS! Comedy Night Virtual FUNdraiser 2021
  • Bereaved Mother's Day Virtual Ceremony 2021
  • Bereaved Father's Day Gathering at Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company 
  • 2021 Rock & Walk Kick-Off: Butterfly Decorating & Sign Making
  • 6th Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies Remembrance Event
  • Wave Of Light Virtual Ceremony 2021 to Honor Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • Thankful Tree - Virtual Remembrance November 2021
  • Thanksgiving DIY Craft Kits for @Home November 2021
  • Winter Remembrance Tree - Virtual Remembrance December 2021 and January 2021
  • Valentine Craft Kits for @Home February 2022
  • Bereaved Mother's Day Virtual Ceremony 2022
  • Angel of Hope Monument Spring 2022 Engraving Ceremony
  • Dad's Night Out - Bereaved Fathers Gathering at The School Yahd
  • Butterfly Brunch August 2022
  • 7th Annual Massachusetts Rock & Walk for Babies Remembrance Event
  • Wave of Light Ceremony 2022 - Dean Park, Shrewsbury and Virtual Ceremony
  • Friendsgiving Gathering November 2022 - Sibling Support Event to Honor Children's Grief Awareness Month
  • Cocoa & Cookies Winter Gathering December 2022 - Remembrance Ornament Crafts