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🤍 | To GOD be the Glory
👼🏼 | In Memory of Stone Henry
🕯️ | Remembrance through Blessing Boxes
🐘 | Honoring Grief with Purpose

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I write this with a very very heavy heart.

Due to our current financial situation, we have made the difficult decision to pause our Blessing Box program and several of our other commitments for the time being.

The truth is that The Stone Carter Foundation relies entirely on donations, sponsorships, and fundraising efforts to serve families. At this time, we simply do not have the funding needed to continue these programs at the level they require.

Right now, our focus is on hosting The Stone Carter Foundation’s Third Annual Gala on Saturday, September 12th in Anderson, South Carolina. This event is critical to the future of our foundation and will help determine how many families we are able to support in the coming year.

If you would like to donate an item or experience to our gala raffle, become a sponsor, volunteer, attend the event, or make a financial contribution, please email me (Brandi) at stonecarterfoundation@gmail.com.

Our hope is that with additional support and funding, we will be able to begin sending Blessing Boxes again and continue showing love to families experiencing the unimaginable loss of a child.

This is never a post I want to make. Every Blessing Box represents a family who is hurting, and every request we receive matters deeply to us. Unfortunately, we have reached a point where we cannot continue these programs without additional donations and financial support.

Thank you to every person who has donated, volunteered, prayed for us, attended an event, shared a post, or supported our foundation in any way. Because of you, dozens of families have been reminded that they are not alone 🤍👼🏼 taken in South Carolina by @stonecarterfoundation

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5 months ago

This past month, I’ve received so many heartbreaking emails.

I keep seeing the same three words over and over again:

“No living children.”

And honestly… it hit me like a punch in the stomach. Because I was once there too…living in the “waiting” stage, wondering if it would ever be my turn.

I’m not saying that having another baby takes away the pain of loss or replaces the baby you lost. It doesn’t.

Since having our miracle daughter, I’ve thought about Stone in a different way. I wonder what life would’ve looked like. She even looks so much like him sometimes, and it stops me in my tracks.

Loss is hard. Infertility is hard. And the unknown part of the “when” or “if” is terrifying.

But I do believe this: God is in your story.
And if it’s not good yet, He’s not finished.

You’re not forgotten. And you’re not alone.

🤍 taken in South Carolina by @stonecarterfoundation

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9 months ago

🩵❄️ SET YOUR ALARMS ❄️🩵

The Stone Carter Foundation’s 2026 Christmas Blessing Program is FINALLY HERE!!

In just ONE WEEK, our website will officially open for families to apply for a personalized engraved memorial frame honoring their precious baby!

As always, these gifts are completely FREE to the first 100 loss families who complete our application!

But, we know there are SO many more loss families out there who deserve to have their babies honored and remembered.

That’s why we’re introducing our Pay It Forward Program! Please take a moment to read about this special opportunity and how you can help us spread even more love this Christmas season!

Our goal is to place a memorial picture frame into the hands of as many loss families as possible!

If you have any questions about our Christmas Blessing Program or Pay It Forward Program, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing stonecarterfoundation@gmail.com

Thank you for helping us keep the memories of these precious babies alive, especially during the Christmas season! by @stonecarterfoundation

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6 days ago

Mini Sessions for @stonecarterfoundation are here!! We had so much fun with this last year I think I want to make this an annual event.

SCF is such a wonderful organization that supports grieving families through the loss of their baby or child.
If you are able, please help support this amazing organization!

Mini sessions will be on Friday, December 4th at The Ridge at Summit Farms. A huge thank you to them for letting us use their beautiful outside venue! A minimum of $80 (more is appreciated but not required), 10 minutes, 8-10 photos. taken in The Ridge at Summit Farms by @stonecarterfoundation

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6 days ago

I know I’m about a month late sharing this, but life took a very unexpected turn, very quickly 🤍

On September 12th, we celebrated our 3rd Annual Stone Carter Foundation Gala at The Bleckley Station, and it was truly a night I will never forget!

I had the opportunity to share Stone’s story, which will forever be my favorite thing to do, celebrate his third birthday in Heaven, and hug so many incredible people who have become part of our journey.

One of the most special moments of the night was our candlelight ceremony, where we honored 82 precious babies by name. 82 babies whose lives mattered, whose stories deserve to be told, and whose names deserve to be remembered 👼🏼

I cannot say THANK YOU enough to every single donor, volunteer, sponsor, and person who helped make this night possible. It was truly a labor of love, and I am so incredibly grateful!

There is no greater feeling than knowing that because of this foundation, these babies have another day to be remembered, another opportunity for their names to be spoken, and another chance for their families to feel surrounded by love.

That is why we do what we do. That is why Stone’s story will never stop being told.

82 babies. 82 stories. 82 lives that will never be forgotten🕯️

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us keep their lights shining 🥹

More pictures coming soon!! taken in Bleckley Station by @stonecarterfoundation

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8 days ago

1,095 days without you. How is that real? I hope your 3rd Birthday in Heaven is filled with lots of hugs, tomatoes, and elephant rides. (That’s probably a thing in Heaven)

I miss you more than words could ever say and love you more than you will ever know.

Thank you for using your wings to protect us.

Until Heaven 🤍 by @stonecarterfoundation

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2 months ago

I’M GIVING AWAY MY RECIPES…FOR AN AMAZING CAUSE! 🧁🩵🐘

Just in time for the holidays, I’m doing something I’ve NEVER done before! One lucky winner is getting some of my favorite, tried and true recipes:

1.) Sweet Potato Crunch Cupcakes with Maple Syrup Pecans
2.) Edible Cookie Dough: ANY FLAVOR! (Brandi Batter, Red Velvet, you name it!)
3.) Salted Caramel Cookie Dough Brownies
4.) 7-Layer Brownies
5.) My FAVORITE Strawberry Cake
✨ PLUS TWO MORE recipes of your choosing!

But that’s not even the best part…

If you’re local, I’ll personally come bake one of these recipes WITH YOU! If you’re not local, I’ll make you a step by step video showing exactly how I make it so you can have it forever!

AND we’ll have a 2nd and 3rd place winner! Each will get ONE recipe of their choosing!

🩵 WHY I’M DOING THIS:

After the passing of my son, Stone, on August 30, 2023, we started The Stone Carter Foundation in his memory.

On September 12th, we have the incredible honor of serving 82 loss families at our Third Annual Gala and honoring the children they love and miss so much.

Every dollar raised through this #RecipeRaffle will go toward our Gala and helping us create a special night for these families.

AND you’ll get these recipes before the baking book I’m working on for Christmas 2027! 👀🧁

If you have ever wanted one of my recipes (or wanted to bake alongside me) THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!

🎟️ HOW TO ENTER:
1 entry: $5
12 entries: $50
25 entries: $100

Venmo: stonecarterfoundation
PayPal: StoneCarter5050

Please include your name AND phone number with your payment!

Raffle closes September 12th!

For information about our Gala or honoring someone you love (from early miscarriage through the loss of an infant, child, or adult child) message me or email stonecarterfoundation@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping us honor Stone while showing love to families walking through unimaginable loss. 🩵

GOOD LUCK!!! I cannot wait to see who I get to share these recipes with! 🧁 taken in Lindough Bakery by @stonecarterfoundation

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2 months ago

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! I present to you some of our absolutely amazing and phenomenal Third Annual Stone Carter Foundation Gala donors!!!

What will you try to win this year??

There’s still time to donate, and every donation helps us raise money for families who are hurting! Please email me: stonecarterfoundation@gmail.com taken in Bleckley Station by @stonecarterfoundation

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2 months ago

There are only FOUR DAYS LEFT for loss parents to reserve their complimentary gala tickets and sign up for a candle for our Candle Lighting Ceremony!

After August 20th, complimentary loss family tickets will no longer be available. Any tickets reserved after that date will need to be purchased at the general admission price.

We have to submit our final counts for catering, tables and chairs, seating, and our candle ceremony, so unfortunately, we cannot extend this deadline.

If you are a loss parent and plan to attend, please reserve your free tickets before August 20th! And if you would like your baby or child honored with a candle during our ceremony (we kindly ask that you are in attendance), you also only have FOUR DAYS LEFT to complete the candle form!

Please do not wait until the last minute👼🏼🩵

CANDLE:

https://www.stonecarterfoundation.com/the-drip-coffee

TICKETS:

https://www.stonecarterfoundation.com/charity-ball by @stonecarterfoundation

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2 months ago

Will you sponsor or donate to our gala?

We’re officially less than ONE MONTH away from The Third Annual Stone Carter Foundation Gala , and we desperately need a few more sponsors to help make this night possible!

By sponsoring our gala, you will be helping 75+ loss families come together for a night of honoring and remembering their babies and children who have gone too soon. This night gives families a place to say their child’s name, celebrate their life, and connect with other families who truly understand this kind of loss.

There are so many ways you can help! You can sponsor the gala, purchase a table, or donate an item or experience to our raffle auction. Every single contribution helps us make this night special for our families!!

If you, your business, or someone you know would like to be a part of Stone’s legacy, please message me or call/text me at 631-664-2924. We would be so incredibly grateful for your support! 🩵🐘👼🏼🫶🏼 taken in Bleckley Station by @stonecarterfoundation

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2 months ago

Want to be a fabulous and wonderful Stone Carter Foundation Sponsor? 🐘

Our sponsors are the reason we’re able to give so many families a beautiful night to honor and remember their babies and children. Because of their generosity, we’re able to host our Candlelight Ceremony, remembrance stations, children’s activities, keepsakes, and so much more!!

There are still plenty of ways to get involved! You can:
• Become a sponsor
• Donate a raffle or auction item
• Purchase/sponsor table
• Buy gala tickets
• Or make a donation of any size

If you would be interested in partnering with us, please reach out! We would be so honored to have your support as we work together to love on families who have experienced the loss of a child 👼🏼 taken in Bleckley Station by @stonecarterfoundation

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3 months ago

If you have experienced the loss of a baby or child (or know someone who has), from early miscarriage through age 18; and would like to honor and celebrate their life, we would be honored to have you join us at The Third Annual Stone Carter Foundation Gala 🐘

Every loss family is invited to join us for our Candlelight Ceremony. You’ll receive a free engraved memorial candle, along with a few keepsakes (listed above) and remembrance activities created just for your family!

For tickets and more information, visit
www.stonecarterfoundation.com

Or

Email stonecarterfoundation@gmail.com taken in Bleckley Station by @stonecarterfoundation

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