DENBIGHSHIRE Leisure Ltd is lighting up attractions in pink and blue this October in support of bereaved parents and their families and friends.

“Baby Loss Awareness Week” runs from October 9-15, and is a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost during pregnancy, at birth, or soon after birth.

Now in its 20th year, Baby Loss Awareness Week has a general theme of “stepping stones” this year, which will touch on the steps of the difficult and unique journeys that families face after experiencing baby loss.

Ruthin Craft Centre, Rhyl Sky Tower, Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, 1891 Restaurant and Bar and the waterfall will all be illuminated in pink and blue across Baby Loss Awareness Week in solidarity with the pregnancy and baby loss community.

Author and entrepreneur Lisa Williams, from Rhyl, shared her miscarriage story in the 2021 book, “Seen”, having experienced several herself.

She said: “The Wave of Light is very special for women like me who have lost their unborn child through miscarriage.

“Our unborn babies were not celebrated, so honouring them by lighting a candle allows us to express those feelings.”

Lisa, who actively raises awareness for miscarriages, added: “It is important to honour and remember every little life lost, I urge you to light your candle on October 15 at 7pm.”

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Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “We’re lighting up attractions at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd in support of all the parents and bereaved families who have experienced such devastation.

“We want the baby and pregnancy loss community to know: you are not alone on your journey, and to please seek help and support if you are struggling.

“This year’s theme of ‘stepping stones’ is very touching, and I think applies to a huge variety of difficult life situations.

“We would also like to recognise the admirable work carried out by health workers across the country to support bereaved families.”