You Are My Angel Remembrance Event
Event Significance: The 2nd annual You Are My Angel Maternal Wellness Event honors National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time proclaimed for the month of October (15th) by President Reagan to acknowledge and support families who have experienced the profound loss of a pregnancy or infant.
This event is deeply personal and significant, as it commemorates the loss of my daughter, Angel Grace, in December 2011. For ten years, my husband and I struggled with infertility, and Angel Grace’s brief presence in our lives brought immense love and hope. Her memory continues to inspire us daily, and this event is a tribute to her and all the children who have left us too soon.
What Attendees Can Expect: Attendees of this heartfelt event can expect a compassionate and supportive atmosphere where they can connect with others who understand their grief and loss. The event will feature:
Opening Ceremony: A moment of silence and reflection to honor our lost angels.
Guest Speakers: The event will feature inspiring Keynote talks and Panel Discussions from individuals who have experienced similar losses, sharing their journeys of healing and hope.
Confirmed Keynotes so far (more to be added):
Andrew Rader, Esq., Founder of Rader Law Group, is a pioneer in the IVF Legal Space and board-certified in Civil Trial (a distinction awarded by the Florida Supreme Court to less than one percent of Florida attorneys). With over 30 years of legal service across Florida and New York, Rader’s groundbreaking work helped Florida become one of the first states to recognize emotional damages for the negligent destruction of embryos, setting a powerful precedent in reproductive justice. From empowering clients through IVF contract review to litigating embryo destruction and IVF mix-ups, Mr. Rader’s scope includes a unique regulatory perspective from having also co-owned a family medicine health center for more than a decade. Mr. Rader has provided his expert perspective to The South Florida Sun Sentinel, Parents.com, Daily Business Review, Medium Authority Magazine, Boca Raton Tribune, Doctor Podcast, and more. He was recently a key speaker at the Florida Fertility Expo and was a featured speaker at EMPOWER HEALTH 2025.
Remembrance Activities: Opportunities for attendees to share their stories, participate in a candle-dedication ceremony, and create personalized tokens of remembrance.
Support Resources: Access to grief counselors, support groups, and a resource flyer to provide ongoing assistance beyond the event.
Memorial Wall: A space where attendees can leave notes, pictures, and mementos in memory of their loved ones. (time-permitting)
Positive Takeaways: This free event aims to provide several meaningful takeaways for attendees:
Awareness: Increasing public awareness about the impact of pregnancy and infant loss, breaking the silence, and fostering a supportive community.
Support: Offering a network of support where families can share their experiences, find comfort, and receive guidance from others who have walked a similar path.
Hope: Inspiring hope through stories of resilience and strength, helping families to see that healing is possible and they are not alone in their journey.
Remembrance: Providing a meaningful way to honor and remember lost children, ensuring their memories live on and continue to impact lives.
Token of Remembrance: As a special gesture, each attendee will receive a token of remembrance to honor their loved ones. This token serves as a tangible reminder of their child’s impact and the strength of the community they are part of.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 12:30PM – 3:30PM EST
Location: Dania Beach-Paul DeMaio Library
1 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
We hope that through this event, attendees will find solace, support, and a renewed sense of hope as we come together to remember and honor our angels.
