When Millie Smith and her partner found out they were having twins, their excitement was mixed with worry after doctors found one twin had a fatal birth defect called anencephaly. Skye passed away after just a few hours, while her sister Callie stayed in NICU to grow stronger.
Millie noticed that over time, people around her slowly forgot about Skye. This led to painful moments when others assumed she only had one baby. Determined to prevent similar pain for other families, Millie created the purple butterfly sticker—a symbol now placed on the incubators of newborns who lost siblings.
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This gentle reminder helps nurses, doctors, and visitors understand the parents’ unique loss without needing an explanation. The project has grown globally, bringing healing and awareness to families dealing with the heartbreak of losing a twin.
