Please join our community of bereaved parents, loved ones, and anyone affected by pregnancy loss, for our annual memorial event. We invite you to participate in the International Wave of Light, a world wide candle-lighting and remembrance ceremony in the comfort and company of other bereaved families.
We will participate in a tree dedication to all of the babies gone too soon at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. This tree will be located near the pond and provides a quiet space to sit and reflect.
- Personalize a wooden family tree
- Live string duet by Radiant Strings
- Phone of the Wind- an activity to connect with loved ones lost
- Light Buffet Dinner
- Dessert Table
- Wine & Hot Cider
This event is semi-outdoors so please dress accordingly.
Ticket sales close October 13th at 11:00am
6th Annual
Light & Unite
October 15, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15071
2024 Event Sponsors
Sponsor Levels
We will need the generous help of sponsors to make this evening a success. If you would like to sponsor the event or would like more information, please email us. Sponsorships can be purchased through our event registration form
We also welcome raffle basket donations or items and gift card for the baskets. Please contact us for pickup.
Light & Unite 2023
Light & Unite 2023 was held at Aspinwall Riverfront Park.
We lit white lanterns around the bonfire. The lantern provides light. Light helps lead the way forward, towards the future, gently pushing aside the surrounding darkness. A long path before us is useless without the light to see what is along the way and provide warmth for the journey.
Light & Unite 2022
Light & Unite 2022 was held at The Villa at Springwood in Verona. In this beautiful setting, we participated in the International Wave of Light, a world wide candle-lighting and remembrance ceremony and enjoyed the comfort and company of other bereaved families.
This year's theme was the lotus flower, which represents purity, beauty, and transcendence. It has long been revered for its ability to remain pure, its center never tainted by its journey, despite growing only in a muddy and murky environment. Symbolically, out of a dark place, we can all come together in an evening of togetherness and connection, remembering our babies' purity of heart and soul. The lotus flower blooms slowly one petal at a time, which is similar to the gradual steps required to reach spiritual enlightenment. In this sense, the lotus is a symbol of personal progress.
Click the video below to watch.
Light & Unite 2021
Light & Unite 2021 was held at Gilfillan Farm in Upper St. Clair. In this serene farm setting, families thoughtfully remembered and celebrated the their experience of life and loss. Horse With Hope provided therapy horses to enhance the meaningful evening.
Click the video below to watch.
Light & Unite 2020
Light & Unite 2020 was virtual due to the pandemic.
Light & Unite 2019
Our inaugural Light & Unite event was also held in 2019 at Choderwood. Click here to see a video from the event on post-gazette.com.