Upcoming Events
Volunteer Meeting
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30pm Where: IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL The TEARS Foundation Center for Child Loss 300 W Main St, Building A, Northborough, MA (First building on the right after pulling into the parking lot. Look for the "Candell Center of Transformation" sign - our center is located in that suite.) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81514116874 Meeting ID: 815 1411 6874 Become a volunTEAR and support local families! We need help planning events, creating Comfort Kits and hospital outreach packets, brainstorming new fundraising ideas, social media presence, and more. We are always looking for new volunteers to join us! You do not have to be a bereaved parent to participate; any one is welcome to attend (ages 16+). |
Butterfly Brunch
When: Sunday, July 31st from 10am-12pm Where: The TEARS Foundation Center for Child Loss 300 W Main St, Building A, Northborough, MA (First building on the right after pulling into the parking lot. Look for the "Candell Center of Transformation" sign - our center is located in that suite.) Join us for a casual morning of connecting with other women who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. There will be light refreshments to enjoy, as well as craft supplies available for those who would like to create something in honor of their baby. Free to attend, women only please. |
Rock & Walk Kick-Off!
When: Sunday, August 28th from 10am-12pm Where: The TEARS Foundation Center for Child Loss 300 W Main St, Building A, Northborough, MA (First building on the right after pulling into the parking lot. Look for the "Candell Center of Transformation" sign - our center is located in that suite.) Join us for a family-friendly morning of butterfly decorating and sign making as we prepare for our 7th Annual Rock & Walk for Babies! If you have created your team and registered for the walk, then you may make a butterfly to honor your baby that will be displayed at the Rock & Walk on 9/25/22. Not registered for the Rock & Walk yet? Sign up today! |
7th Annual Massachusetts
Rock & Walk for Babies A remembrance event to support bereaved families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. This is a family-friendly, uplifting gathering to inspire hope. When: Sunday, September 25th, 2022 from 9am-12pm Where: Nashoba Regional High School, Bolton, MA Click here for more information. Register as an individual or create your team here. |
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
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
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
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:
- Comedy Night to Benefit The TEARS Foundation 2017
- Bereaved Mother's Day Celebration
- Angel of Hope Monument Unveiling Ceremony
- Remembrance Gathering Family Picnic
- Holiday Ornament Making
- Remembrance Hike & Ceremony
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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