Create a lasting legacy of love and Double your dedication, when you donate a bear in memory

13^th February 2026

Every Aching Arms bear holds a story of love, a life treasured and remembered. This Valentine’s Day, you can honour your baby, babies, or a baby close to your heart by donating a comfort bear in their name. And for one weekend only, your dedication will be doubled, helping us reach even more families in need of gentle support.

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Take on a new challenge in 2026, joining Team Aching Arms

16^th January 2026

Aching Arms is inviting runners across the UK to lace up for a meaningful challenge in 2026, with places now open in a range of events throughout the year. 

 

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Starlight - Donate a Bear for Christmas 2025

24^th December 2025

We’re honoured to share our special Christmas Eve montage – a beautiful compilation of all 76 ‘Starlight’ images.

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Start the New Year with Online Yoga

16^th December 2025

The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on your well-being. Our January Yoga sessions offer a gentle, beginner-friendly way to relax, recharge, and find balance—all from the comfort of your home.

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Baby Loss Awareness Week

19^th September 2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place from 9th to 15th October, and culminates in the Wave of Light. 

We have some events planned for the week and different ways you can get involved to help raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. 

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Baby Loss Awareness Week Gifts and Remembrance Items

2^nd September 2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an annual awareness week that is observed between 9th - 15th October. Many bereaved families choose to remember their much loved and missed babies during this week and in particular light a candle to mark the Global Wave of Light on 15th October. 

We have a selection of beautiful remembrance items available in our online gift shop. 

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Aching Arms' OFFLOAD Campaign is featured on BBC News

8^th July 2025

The BBC news has spoken to Aching Arms about the OFFLOAD Campaign and how this supports men's mental health in the workplace when they experience bereavement due to pregnancy and baby loss. 

 

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Aching Arms Welcomes Bereavement Leave for Early Pregnancy Loss

7^th July 2025

Aching Arms welcomes the Government’s decision to extend protected bereavement leave to parents facing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. Coming into effect in 2027, this vital change acknowledges early loss in law and promotes compassion and equality in the workplace.

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Aching Arms Thanks local Tesco Stronger Starts

4^th July 2025

Thank you to the customers at the Tesco in Brentwood who voted for Aching Arms.

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Aching Arms responds to the 10 Year Health Plan for England.

3^rd July 2025

Aching Arms welcomes the Government’s renewed focus on maternity and neonatal care in the NHS 10-Year Plan, but urges stronger action and funding to ensure safe, compassionate, and bereavement-informed support for all families.

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