A much needed resource for parents dealing with the tragic loss of a child due to stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal death, SIDS, anomalies or any other reason is coming to the area.

The first meeting of the M.I.S.S. Foundation's Sandwich, Illinois chapter will be held at 7pm, Monday Oct. 22 at Salem Lutheran Church located at 1022 Main Street, Sandwich, directly accross from Valley West Hospital.

All regular meetings will be held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7pm in the same location. There is no religious affiliation and no membership fees.

This is a non-profit organization run by volunteers that focuses on research and helping the entire family deal with a tragic loss of a child. All bereaved family members are welcome. For more information about the newly formed local chapter, contact Angela Farley at (815) 695-9412. For more information about the M.I.S.S. Foundation support group, visit the web site at www.MISSchildren.org.

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