Our Mission & History
Bridget’s Bunnies exists to ensure that no one has to endure pregnancy or infant loss alone. Rooted in love and remembrance, we offer support through Comfort Kits, Little Loss Libraries, and our annual community event, Bridget’s Run.
Where It All Began
On November 22, 2017, our beautiful baby girl, Bridget Bell Morrison, was born still, just one day shy of her due date. We were in shock and relied entirely on those around us for direction. None of the books we read or classes we took during pregnancy prepared us for saying goodbye.
After Bridget’s birth, we didn’t want to share the news. Our friends and family had been so eager to meet our little one. Her loss left of feeling isolated, like we were the only ones who had been through this. Just two weeks later, at our first peer-support group, surrounded by parents with similar experiences, something shifted. It was like a weight was lifting.
We knew then that we needed to reach other people who would follow us down this path and we needed to reach them immediately. We started Bridget’s Bunnies to validate the grief of families like ours and give them the tools to move forward, while honouring and remembering their little one throughout their life.
This is our way of parenting our little girl who didn’t get to stay.
–Theresa and Mat, Co-founders of Bridget’s Bunnies
What We Do
Our Comfort Kits are toolkits which help people navigate the early days of their grief, while our Little Loss Libraries provide discreet access to grief resources throughout the Simcoe Muskoka region. All of our supports are available at no cost to recipients thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and fundraisers.
Our Mission
Bridget's Bunnies' mission is to unite a community of support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
Our Vision
Bridget's Bunnies works to ensure no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone.
Our Values
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At Bridget’s Bunnies we value connection and collaboration with the individuals, families, and communities we serve. We strive to connect people and services, and to create a community of support that best serves those affected by loss.
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Bridget’s Bunnies cares about each person who has been affected by pregnancy or infant loss. We show our care through the provision of comfort kits and our dedication to advocacy and education. We provide learning opportunities to empower healthcare providers, organizations, family members and friends to effectively provide compassionate support.
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Bridget’s Bunnies values integrity and is dedicated to growth and learning. We are committed to providing an inclusive community that is socially just, anti-oppressive, and authentic. We recognize that we will not always get it right. We value input from the community and learning from our mistakes.
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Bridget’s Bunnies is a community for all grievers, and those who want to support them. Loss comes in many forms and touches many lives. For anyone affected by pregnancy or infant loss, you belong here.
Our Impact
2913
Comfort kits delivered to individuals and families
5
Little Loss Libraries for advocacy & education
125+
Community volunteers