HAND of Santa Clara (Helping After Neonatal Death)

Annual Service of Remembrance (Event)
Sun Oct 13, 2024 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm PT

Helping After Neonatal Death (HAND) of Santa Clara invites you to join our annual Service of Remembrance in honor of the beloved children we hold in our hearts. We will have music, poetry readings, a memorial table, followed by a potluck. The service is a gentle opportunity to connect with others who have experienced a similar loss. HAND families, friends, care providers, volunteers and donors are welcome to participate in this memorial celebration.

About the event

This year’s event will be held in person at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino, CA. Attendees can bring pictures or mementos to display on the memorial table during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring an entree, side dish, dessert, or beverage to share for the potluck following the service.

Quinlan Community Center “Social Room”
10185 N. Stelling Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Please RSVP by September 10, 2024 to allow for printing event program and keepsakes prior to the event. Responses received after this date are welcome, but may not be included in the printed program.

All ages welcome

We acknowledge that after the loss of a child it can be painful to see other children. Please remember that children present at the service have suffered the loss of a brother or sister or may be subsequent births. Parents who have children in attendance are sensitive to the fact that there are newly-bereaved families present. We all attend the service for the same reason: to honor the babies we so dearly miss.

Memorial donations

HAND gratefully accepts donations from parents, friends, and family members in honor of a beloved family member. You can make a memorial donation from our website, or write a check payable to HAND and mail to HAND Service of Remembrance, P.O. Box 341, Los Gatos, CA 95031. For memorial donations, please note the child(ren) and parent(s) names and “2024 SOR” in the description or comments.

If you wish to be included in the printed program, please RSVP or donate by September 10, 2024.

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