>The Forget Me Not Foundation Announces Inaugural Fundraiser: “An Evening To Remember”
Non-Profit to establish support network for pregnancy loss, increase educational programs for the medical community, and raise infant death awareness.
July 30, 2010 – RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Forget Me Not Foundation is proud to present “An Evening to Remember” on Monday, October 4, 2010 at The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood. “An Evening to Remember” is a tasting event showcasing Bergen County’s finest restaurants and caterers. In addition, there will be a chance auction of many exciting prizes with all proceeds benefiting The Forget Me Not Foundation. Tickets to the event can be purchased on the foundation’s website: https://www.fmnfoundation.com.
The Forget Me Not Foundation is a recently established non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting families suffering from pregnancy loss or infant death, and educating the medical community about the emotional needs of such families.
“When dealing with the loss of a child, parents can feel very alone in their grief even when surrounded by loving friends and family,” said Dave Barry co-founder of the Forget Me Not Foundation. “The Forget Me Not Foundation will create a support network for parents suffering through similar tragic circumstances and provide educational support for the medical community on how to best serve these families during an extraordinarily difficult time in their lives.”
“An Evening to Remember represents a chance for the community to support a worthy cause while enjoying an evening of great food and fun,” continued Barry. “Our concept of the fundraiser is a celebration of life, and we are very excited about the generous participation of the surrounding restaurants, caterers and merchants. We would like to extend an invitation to the general public, especially to those affected by newborn or pregnancy loss to what promises to be an enjoyable night out.”
The Forget Me Not Foundation was established in memory of Emma Grace Barry, a beautiful baby girl born still on August 11, 2009. Emma was lost to a nuchal cord accident at 35+5 weeks gestation. Founders Dave and Melissa Barry are determined to celebrate Emma’s life by helping families suffering through the death of a baby.
The funds raised by the foundation support educational programs for the medical community and provide supportive materials to families affected by pregnancy and newborn loss at Hackensack University Medical Center.
