Selby couple lead baby loss awareness campaign
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive
Hayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, who lost twin daughters Alya and Aleah in August 2022, are leading Baby Loss Awareness Week campaigns.
Hayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland from near Selby are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week following the stillbirth of their twin daughters Alya and Aleah in August 2022. Since losing their daughters, the couple has dedicated themselves to supporting others and breaking the silence around baby loss.
They have organised ribbon displays outside Escrick Church on the A19, on the railings outside Selby Abbey, and on the railings outside their home. Each display features ribbons with babies' names, dates and messages. Friends of Huntington Cemetery has also organised a display using ribbons the couple provided.
The couple has secured growing support from local businesses and organisations, including Morrisons in Selby, Minster Alarms, Huntington WMC and the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust. They are encouraging the public to wear pink and blue, display ribbons or pin badges, or light up buildings in the awareness colours. Mrs Patrick-Copeland noted that 'it's estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss', meaning many people understand the experience.
How it is being reported
- Selby couple who lost twin daughters lead baby loss awareness campaignHayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, whose twin daughters were stillborn, are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Oct, 05:00
- Selby couple who lost twin daughters lead baby loss awareness campaignHayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, whose twin daughters were stillborn, are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week.The Press (York) · 9 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Hayley Patrick-Copeland · Neil Patrick-Copeland · Selby · Selby Abbey · Escrick Church · Huntington Cemetery · Morrisons
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