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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.
Join Us
For the fifth 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.
Meet Our Speakers
Schedule
11:00a - 1:45p
Welcome Message
SAILS Founder Sadija A. Smiley, Ivyanna's Mom
Prayer
Jazmiera Smothers, Author & Inspirational Speaker
Opening Remarks
Angela Mendelson, SAILS Board President
Start Healing Together
Jackie Mancinelli
George Kemery
Speaker
Jacquie Greely, Doula
Holding on & letting go: Navigating the
guilt of loss.
Speaker
Sadija A. Smiley, SAILS Founder & CEO
Ivyanna's Mom
Presentation
Candlelight Ceremony
Intermission
Sponsor Highlight
1:30p
1:45p - 4:00p
Intermission- Sponsor Highlight
Panel Discussion and Q&A, moderated by Robert Reider, Bereaved Father, Founder of Sad Dad's Club.
Panelists
Albert Thomas - Sad Dad's Club
William Boyer - Lucas's Dad
Donald Morton - ReManned®
Panel Discussion and Q&A, moderated by LaKieth Sutton, SAILS Board Member and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Panelists
Tachina Hardy - Mental Health Professional
Tiffany Narron, Writer and Doula
Ebony Gibson, CEO of Can I Grieve
Jessie Bernstein-Newton
Closing Remarks
SAILS Founder Sadija A. Smiley, Ivyanna's Mom
We proudly thank those who are making this year’s Survivor’s Summit happen.
If you'd like to be a sponsor, please email admin@bornintosilence.org.
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If you'd like to be a vendor, please email vendor@bornintosilence.org.
