Hear from our speakers who will give voice to their journeys.
Share your story and hear from others who've been there too.
Remember your child in our candlelight ceremony.
Give to a good cause: proceeds will be used to buy a CuddleCot.
For the fourth year in a row, SAILS is bringing together people from all walks of life to support, encourage, and connect with others who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Again, this year, we’ll be together virtually.
At this year's Summit, you'll hear from mental health and grief experts, parents and grandparents who have experienced a loss, and participate in our online candlelight ceremony to commemorate all of the babies who have gone on too soon.
Proceeds and any additional donations will be used to purchase a CuddleCot for a local hospital to support bereaved families, allowing parents to spend time with their baby easing the transition from saying hello to saying goodbye.
Sadija A. Smiley
SAILS Founder & CEO
Amber Bonnet
Alishia Anderson
Ashlee Epps
Chassis Hawkins-Younger
Tiara Riley
Rob Reider
Jason Dykstra
Jessica Correnti
Mylira Green
Nancy Olson
Roweena Arasah
Michelle Allette
Alvin Sanders
11:00a - 1:30p
Welcome Message
SAILS Founder Sadija A. Smiley, Ivyanna's Mom
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Prayer
Amber Bonnet
Opening Remarks
Alishia Anderson, Bereaved Mother, Grief Companion|Support Coach
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"Where's My Village"
Ashlee Epps, Bereaved Mother, Author|Speaker
"The Obstacle is the Way"
Jason Dykstra, Bereaved Father, Speaker|Coach|Writer
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Guided Meditation "Be Still and Breathe"
Nancy Olson, Bereaved Grandmother, Life Coach|Spiritual Companion
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"Behind the Scenes: Surviving Loss, from a Mom & Doula's POV"
Chassis Hawkins-Younger, Bereaved Mother, Personal Chef|Doula
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"Supporting the Forgotten Grievers in Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Bereaved Siblings"
Jessica Correnti, Bereaved Mother, Certified Child Life Specialist
"Love, Nana: One Grandmother's Story, Many Grandmothers' Stories" Nancy Olson, Bereaved Mother, Life Coach|Spiritual Companion
1:30p
2:00p - 4:00p
Intermission- Sponsor Highlight
Candlelight Ceremony
Roweena Arasah, Bereaved Mother, Founder-Supporting Our Survivor
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Panel Discussion and Q&A, moderated by Tiara Riley, Bereaved Mother, Speaker|Author|Coach
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Panelists
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Mylira Green-LCSW, Bereaved Mother, M Green Enterprises, LLC
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Michelle Allette, Bereaved Mother, Founder-Elijah's Purpose
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Rob Reider, Bereaved Father, Co-Founder SAD DADS CLUB|Lila's Dad
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Alvin Sanders, Bereaved Father
Closing Remarks
SAILS Founder Sadija A. Smiley, Ivyanna's Mom
We proudly thank those who are making this year’s Survivor’s Summit happen.
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