REGISTERED NURSE TO STATE MANAGER FOR ANGEL GOWNS AUSTRALIA
Ilga Boomsma a retired registered nurse shares her story of the work she does with Angel Gowns Australia as a volunteer for the charity organisation that was started in 2014 by 2 mothers who lost their babies. Angel Gowns Australia provides services to families who have suffered the devastating loss of a stillbirth or the death of their baby. By using donated wedding gowns, Ilga and her team of talented volunteers, lovingly hand craft Angel Gown garments which are donated to hospitals, funeral homes and directly to families through special orders.
Aired 26 August
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“ When you get to the stage where I am, it’s not just about fun and travelling, you need to have a purpose.”
INSPIRATIONAL WORDS FROM ILGA
“With miscarriages, people don’t talk about it.” – Ilga Boomsma #AngelGownsAustralia #TrueLifeStoriesTV
“With Angel Gowns, it makes it so much easier for the grieving process.” – Ilga Boomsma #AngelGownsAustralia #TrueLifeStoriesTV
“We are the beginners in this conversation and we need more people to talk about it.” – Ilga Boomsma #AngelGownsAustralia #TrueLifeStoriesTV
“We have raised the profile in Perth, just in the 6 months we have been talking about it.” – Ilga Boomsma #AngelGownsAustralia #TrueLifeStoriesTV
