Claire Brett - Regional & Rural Ambassador
Claire was born in Moree, and has always lived in regional Australia, moving to New England from Mungindi QLD. Residing now in Kentucky NSW on a farm with her husband Jake and their two boys, Rosco and Jimmy.
“Our life was smooth until I had several miscarriages after Rosco's birth, leading to an emotionally challenging time. After five miscarriages, I became pregnant with Jimmy, but the high-risk nature of my pregnancies caused immense anxiety - I required frequent hospital visits and medical procedures. Living far from medical facilities compounded my worry even more.”
Claire searched for local support for women who experienced miscarriages and found nothing. This gap motivated her to create a platform that truly understood the challenges of women in rural areas. Thus, Lighting the Way was born. She partnered with a local therapist and raised funds by selling candles and organising events, providing free services to those in need.
Realising the need for more extensive support, Claire found Pink Elephants, and soon discovered we share the same mission.
“Pink Elephants recognised the pressing issues faced by women living and working in regional and rural Australia. Because of this I found it a natural fit to join forces to make an even greater impact.”
Tahyna MacManus (Tozzi)
Tahyna is a director, writer, actress but above all a mother to two little humans and three angels. She is also a Patron for the Pink Elephants.
"I began shooting a documentary on miscarriage titled Misunderstandings Of Miscarriage after my second miscarriage and came across Sam & Gabbi and everything they have been doing. Pink Elephants have been incredibly supportive and have connected me with women all over Australia. I instantly felt like I wasn’t alone in my quest to open the conversation on miscarriage. It is an honour to be asked to be a Patron and I look forward to changing the way miscarriage is viewed within our society. Tahyna xx "
Tahyna's documentary MUM - MisUnderstandings of Miscarriage - is on Netflix. You can watch the trailer here, and visit her website for more information https://www.mumdocumentary.com/