Our Story
Maxwell George
Fleming
Welcome, I am Maxwell’s mother, and this foundation was created in his memory.
Max was born on February 23rd, 2017, and unexpectedly passed away just moments after his birth. His death was devastating to our family and all of our loved ones, as we had all anticipated a lifetime with him.
The hospital where I delivered offered me a CuddleCot and explained that it would allow us more time with him before we had to say goodbye. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how important that would be. After a loss, a baby’s appearance can change quickly, adding further distress for families. A CuddleCot is a gentle cooling device that helps preserve a baby’s appearance, giving loved ones the opportunity to spend more time together, to hold them, to create memories, and to say goodbye.
It is my hope that all families have access to the same compassionate care I received. Unfortunately, not all hospitals in Canada have access to a CuddleCot. The Maxwell George Fleming Foundation was created to help change that by funding and placing CuddleCots in hospitals so that families experiencing this devastating loss have the opportunity to spend more time with their child, if they choose.
Our Mission
The Maxwell George Fleming Foundation's mission is to provide hospitals in Canada with CuddleCot™ systems, which allow bereaved families experiencing the loss of an infant the ability to spend more physical time with their child.
Our Vision
To ensure all hospitals in Canada have access to a CuddleCot™ to offer to families experiencing infant loss so that no family is denied this profound and healing gift of time.