Our Origin

Born from personal heartbreak in Canton

Brooks' Bereavement Bears provides tangible comfort to families navigating the quiet emptiness after pregnancy loss, partnering directly with local maternity wards.

2022

Incorporated in Ohio

Direct

Hospital bedside delivery

The beginning

Holding space when words fall short

Founded in 2022 from a deeply personal experience of pregnancy loss, our organization was created to ensure no mother leaves the hospital feeling invisible or empty-handed. We work hand-in-hand with hospital care teams so that compassion meets a family right at their bedside during acute grief.

Every bear and handwritten note of hope serves as a gentle reminder that little lives matter, grief is seen, and families do not have to walk through their sorrow alone.

Guiding principles

Our core values

The pillars that guide our hospital partnerships, community support, and quiet presence.

Compassion

Comfort & Hope

Remembrance

Meeting grieving families with deep kindness, gentle understanding, and unwavering presence during their most difficult hours.

Providing tangible symbols of love and gentle reminders that help families find a small spark of light in heavy seasons.

Honoring the little lives and cherished memories that remain forever in the hearts of parents and loved ones.

Our vision

We envision a future where every woman experiencing pregnancy loss receives compassion and a comforting reminder that her grief is seen.

Brooks' Bereavement Bears

Join our community of support

Whether through a financial contribution or partnering with your maternity ward, your support brings tangible comfort to families in need.