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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month was first declared by President Ronald Reagan on October 25, 1988.

On that day he said:

"When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them. This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world. It is also meant to inform and provide resources for parents who have lost children due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirths, birth defects, SIDS, and other causes.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.”

Shine your light on October 15th for International Wave of Light at 7 pm in your time zone.

Post pictures of your light on your social media and share with us on all NILMDTS social media.

Be sure to use hashtags #nilmdtsawareness #internationalwaveoflight

Here are some graphics that you can use to spread awareness. Click on the graphic to make it larger, right click and save. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us here.