Katie

Meet Katie Francis: a community champion, advocate, and all-around superstar! Since founding Bloss Riverina in 2018, Katie has been instrumental in expanding support for families navigating grief after pregnancy loss. Growing up in Downside, a charming regional town near Wagga Wagga, she embraced a lively childhood filled with farm life and mischief. Now, she shares her life in Coolamon, NSW, with her partner Damien and their kids, Thomas and Piper.Katie’s path took a heartbreaking turn in 2016 with the stillbirth of their daughter, Lara. This profound loss ignited a fire within her to support others facing similar struggles. Feeling isolated during their grief, Katie and Damien connected with a group of brave individuals who understood their pain. Together, they founded Bloss Riverina, dedicated to helping families cope with the emotional turmoil of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.Katie is also a fierce advocate for women in business, actively participating in Business Network International (BNI) and the NSW Rural Women’s Network. She continuously seeks to enhance support services for families in regional areas, shining a light on the challenges they face during tragic times.Through her work with Bloss, Katie has become a beacon of hope for families in grief, tirelessly advocating for meaningful change and support. Her journey is a powerful reminder of resilience, compassion, and the profound impact one person can have on their community. You can join Katie, and the Bloss Riverina team on Sunday the 13th of October for their remembrance walk. Check out their website: https://blossriverina.com/Katie is also one of our incredible speakers at podcast to plate. You can still grab a ticket here for our Wagga event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meet Katie Francis: a community champion, advocate, and all-around superstar! Since founding Bloss Riverina in 2018, Katie has been instrumental in expanding support for families navigating grief after pregnancy loss. Growing up in Downside, a charming regional town near Wagga Wagga, she embraced a lively childhood filled with farm life and mischief. Now, she shares her life in Coolamon, NSW, with her partner Damien and their kids, Thomas and Piper.Katie’s path took a heartbreaking turn in 2016 with the stillbirth of their daughter, Lara. This profound loss ignited a fire within her to support others facing similar struggles. Feeling isolated during their grief, Katie and Damien connected with a group of brave individuals who understood their pain. Together, they founded Bloss Riverina, dedicated to helping families cope with the emotional turmoil of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.Katie is also a fierce advocate for women in business, actively participating in Business Network International (BNI) and the NSW Rural Women’s Network. She continuously seeks to enhance support services for families in regional areas, shining a light on the challenges they face during tragic times.Through her work with Bloss, Katie has become a beacon of hope for families in grief, tirelessly advocating for meaningful change and support. Her journey is a powerful reminder of resilience, compassion, and the profound impact one person can have on their community. You can join Katie, and the Bloss Riverina team on Sunday the 13th of October for their remembrance walk. Check out their website: https://blossriverina.com/Katie is also one of our incredible speakers at podcast to plate. You can still grab a ticket here for our Wagga event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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