Nail Snail Charity Partners
Jacaranda Purple Nail Snail® & Light for Riley Foundation
2018 - 2021
After meeting Catherine and Greg Hughes from the Light For Riley Project at a Parenting and Baby Expo, Julia was so impressed with their unwavering dedication, and eager to help in any way possible. Catherine and Greg have turned a personal tragedy into such a positive force to help and educate others, it is truly inspiring.
On the 13th of February 2015, the proud parents along with their daughter, welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Riley, into the world. Their time together as a family was precious and sadly, short-lived, with Riley passing away 32 days later from vaccine preventable disease: Whooping Cough.
Even amidst the unimaginable grieving process, the Hughes family were determined to prevent this tragedy from happening to another family, and created an amazing legacy for their little boy, The Immunisation Foundation of Australia - Light For Riley Project. They campaign to ensure every child, pregnant mother and family member not only has information about the importance of immunisation but also access to vaccinations.
Frangipani Pink Nail Snail® & The Pink Elephants Support Network
2021 - 2025
The Pink Elephants Support Network provides support to women and couples experiencing early pregnancy loss
This Australian organisation was set up to help support women who have experienced early miscarriage. The Pink Elephants offer a wide range of support to women from the initial miscarriage diagnosis, to the ensuing loss/ procedure and knowing what to expect. They also include the kind of support that partners, family, friends and even healthcare professionals can give, as what they do or don’t say can have a lasting impact. The organisation has worked tirelessly to have all the information readily accessible and in the one spot.
As well as nurturing our physical and mental health, The Pink Elephants Support Network wants to reduce the feelings of isolation by connecting women to other women who have experienced the journey before them and are now able to mentor others. Connecting to someone who “gets it” offers validation, and a realisation that conversations need to be had to move beyond the grief and move forward.