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 third 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 who have experienced a loss, a DJ for a musical interlude, 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
Georgette Littlejohn
Maryland State Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Aleata Dawkins
Laurena White
Renee Dixon
Jason Dyktra
Valerie Stancill
Mylira Green
Jenné Johns
LaKeith Sutton
J Nicole
"The Grief Bully"
Zack Moxley
Darian Boone
11:00a - 1:30p
Welcome
Sadija A. Smiley, SAILS Founder & CEO
Prayer
Georgette "The Preaker" Littlejohn
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Opening Remarks
Maryland State Del.
Joseline Peña-Melnyk
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Embracing it All
Aleata Dawkins
Just Breathe
Valerie Stancil
Stillness: The Power of Acceptance and Forgiveness
LaKeith Sutton
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Physical Resilience After Loss
Laurena White
Speak Out: Healing Our Communities By Breaking Our Silence
Mylira Green
Raffle
1:30p
2:00p - 4:00p
Meet & Greet
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Shop with our Vendors
Candlelight Ceremony
Panel Discussion and Q&A
moderated by J Nicole "The Grief Bully"
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Renee Dixon, Personal Growth Coach of Young & Wiser Woman
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Jenné Johns, President of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc.
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Zack Moxley, Survivor and Father
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Jason Dyktra, Survivor and Father
Raffle
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Closing Remarks
Sadija A. Smiley, SAILS Founder & CEO
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.
Remember your angel with a SAILS Survivor Summit t-shirt (babies gone too soon will be listed by name on the back) and candle. All proceeds from our Summit Shop will go towards purchasing a CuddleCot for grieving families.
