Our mission is to assist the community in meeting the needs of people facing perinatal death, the death of a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or early infant death.
The “Elegant Evening to Remember” celebrates the dedication of those who have supported the WNYPBN and its bereaved community. This event features an awards ceremony recognizing physicians, nurses, volunteers, and organizations for their outstanding dedication to our local loss community. It includes a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, and opportunities to bid on auction items created in memory of lost babies.
We’re excited to partner once again with Angel Gowns of WNY for a Dress Donation Drop-off this May! Angel Gowns of WNY is dedicated to providing unique, beautiful Angel Gowns to every baby in need. This heartfelt mission honors the precious lives of these little ones while offering love and compassion to their grieving parents. For more information about their incredible work, please visit their Facebook page or website.
Angels Gowns of WNY Facebook
How to Donate:
Donation Guidelines:
Gowns must be gently used or new.
Only white or ivory gowns will be accepted.
Gowns should be less than 30 years old (no older than the 1990s).
We cannot accept gowns that are damaged, stained, or have a smoke odor.
Gowns with heavy beading, excessive tulle, or ruffles are unsuitable.
No Christening, Mother of the Bride/Groom, special occasion, or prom gowns.
Steps to Donate:
Send a Current Picture: If your gown meets the criteria, send a current picture of the front and back of your gown to AngelGownsofWNY@gmail.com Please ensure the gown is removed from any boxes or bags. Include your full name, contact information, and address in your email. If you are a bereaved parent, please specify that in your email.
Await Their Response: As they are a volunteer-run organization, please be patient as they review your submission. You will be informed whether or not your gown can be accepted and if so, provide details about the upcoming donation day in May 2025.
Your generous donation of a wedding gown can truly make a difference for families navigating unimaginable grief. If you have any questions or need further information, please email AngelGownsOfWNY@gmail.com
A heartfelt thank you to Glory Be to Kids for their incredibly generous donation of $33,770 raised through their 2024 events and fundraisers! On January 14th, we had the honor of receiving these funds, which were presented to the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network (WNYPBN). We are deeply grateful for this support, which will help us grow our programs and raise crucial awareness for the infant loss community.
We are also truly thankful for the dedication and hard work of Glory Be to Kids’ Board of Directors and all of its members. Your unwavering commitment to supporting children in our community is both inspiring and appreciated. We had a wonderful time volunteering at the events and connecting with so many incredible people!
Special thanks to Executive Director Emily Doring and Board members Joanna Weld and Terry O. Michalek for being present at the check presentation.
Due to the restrictions and safety precautions required by New York State because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WNYPBN has to restructure our annual events. In response to this series of unfortunate circumstances, the creative team has come up with alternatives to our annual events, while still paying tribute to your beautiful babies and helping others who are in need of assistance after the loss of their babies, while keeping our community safe.
Please visit our Events tab for information about our upcoming 2022 Events and Fundraisers. We hope you are all able to participate in one or all of our events as we adapt to our “New Normal” and continue to stay in good health and be safe. We are grateful for your support!
Thank you, Emily, Christine, Sue, Kelly and our Event Volunteer Committee
