Chana brunch highlights heartbreak and healing of baby loss
More than 330 women came together to shine a light on the often unspoken aspects of infertility
More than 300 women from across the community attended Chana’s annual ladies brunch, raising funds and awareness to support couples facing infertility.
This year’s theme, “Hope After Loss,” shone a light on one of the most painful and often unspoken aspects of infertility – the heartbreak of baby loss.
Former Chana client, ‘Joanna’, shared her journey with guests, from the devastating loss of her first son to the eventual joy and relief of welcoming two healthy children.
She said: “We were completely broken and didn’t know where to turn. Chana stepped in and held us up when we were at rock bottom. They gave us strength, guidance, and hope. Without them, we don’t know where we would be today.”
Chana currently supports more than 300 clients across the UK, providing medical, emotional, financial, and halachic support at every stage of the fertility journey.
Services include support through investigations, fertility treatment, miscarriage, baby loss, fertility preservation after a cancer diagnosis, psychosexual difficulties, as well as other reproductive health issues.
Trustee and chair of the Brunch committee, Lissie Morris shared: “Every family that finds hope through Chana is a testament to the strength and generosity of our community, but there are still so many couples who need our help. Your support enables us to ensure that no one walks this journey alone.”
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