That thought became her mission.
Millie came up with a way to show when one or more babies in a multiple birth had passed away: a purple butterfly sticker placed on the incubator.
She explained that butterflies symbolize the babies who are no longer with us, and purple is a color suitable for both boys and girls.
From this idea, the Skye High Foundation was born. What started as one mother’s act of love grew into the Purple Butterfly Campaign, now adopted by hospitals in many countries.
The initiative has expanded into a collection of items and keepsakes, all carrying the same message of remembrance.
Millie emphasizes that while nothing can erase the pain, added support and simple gestures like the butterfly stickers can make an enormous difference for grieving families.
Today, her surviving daughter, Callie, is seven years old.
