Giving Back: Why Supporting Stillbirth Awareness Matters to Us
At Honey Bear Hideaway, we honor our daughter Eloise by supporting stillbirth awareness. Through Ashlie’s Embrace and Lydie’s Loop: Steps Against Stillbirth with Healthy Birth Day Inc./Count The Kicks, we’re giving back to families while keeping her memory alive.
At Honey Bear Hideaway, we love creating a space for families to make special memories together. But behind our cozy cabin and all the family - friendly touches is a story that’s deeply personal to us.
In 2015, we experienced the heartbreaking loss of our first daughter, Eloise, who was stillborn due to preeclampsia. That experience changed our lives forever. As parents, we carry her memory with us every day. One of the ways we honor Eloise is by supporting organizations that are helping families who walk a similar path and working to prevent future families from facing this same heartbreak.
Supporting Ashlie’s Embrace
Last year, we donated a two-night stay at Honey Bear Hideaway to Ashlie’s Embrace for their annual gala. Ashlie’s Embrace provides cuddle cots to hospitals across the country. A cuddle cot is a special cooling device that allows parents more precious time with their baby after birth - time to hold, love, and say goodbye in their own way. This gift of time is something we know is invaluable, and we are honored to help Ashlie’s Embrace in their mission to comfort grieving families.
Supporting Lydie’s Loop
This year, we are proud to donate a two night stay to Lydie’s Loop, a fundraiser held in memory of a little girl names Lydie who was also stillborn. Proceeds from the event support Healthy Birth Day, Inc., the nonprofit behind the life-saving Count The Kicks campaign.
Count The Kicks is an evidence-based program that empowers expectant parents to track their baby’s movements in the third trimester. Research shows that a change in movement patterns can be an early sign of distress - and increased awareness can save lives. Their work has already contributed to lowering stillbirth rates in the states where the program is well established.
Why This Matters To Us
For us, Honey Bear Hideaway is more than just a vacation rental. It’s a reflection of what matters most: family, togetherness, and cherishing time with loved ones. By supporting these incredible organizations, we keep Eloise’s memory alive and join in the effort to bring comfort and hope to other families.
If you’d like to learn more about these organizations and the meaningful work they do, here are the links:
We’re grateful to our guests who make it possible for us to give back in this way. When you choose to stay at Honey Bear Hideaway, you’re not just booking a cabin - you’re becoming part of a story that celebrates family, love, and making every moment count.
