Bears of Hope

Last Saturday night I had the privilege of photographing a wonderful event, the 2nd Bears of Hope Charity Ball.

Bears Of Hope offers support and guidance for parents who experience child loss during pregnancy, birth or infancy. This includes loss through miscarriage, genetic interruption, multiple loss, stillbirth, neo-natal & infant death.

It was a great night, organised by some of the beautiful people pictured below.

They had many fundraisers on the night, silent auctions, jelly bear guessing competitions and a champagne raffle.  There were a great number of fabulous prizes on offer, including a beautiful necklace (pictured below) from Aurea Designs.

They launched their new song "Living among angels" which was just magic.  This was sung while they had their candle lighting ceremony to honour the children they love and have lost.  I am surprised I got any photos of that, it was very moving.

They also introduced us to their new bear - Hope.  Who will be donated to families who experience miscarriage.

There were a few tears, but mainly it was a fun and happy night.  The band, Swing Rite, were fantastic and got the crowd up dancing.

Well done to all the organisers, your work is amazing. 

If you want to know more about Bears of Hope please go to http://www.bearsofhope.org.au/.

To see more a Aurea Designs beautiful jewellery please head to http://www.aureadesigns.com/.

Any if you are after a fantastic band to swing the night away with then I highly recommend the guys and girls from Swing Rite, details at http://www.swingrite.com.au/