William Newton Hospital Staff Support Huxley's Halo of Hope

Aug 21, 2025

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Inspired by a profound personal loss, William Newton Hospital employees Christian and Tehillah Smith have launched Huxley's Halo of Hope, a new non-profit initiative to provide comfort to families grieving the loss of a child.

In a heartwarming display of support, William Newton Hospital staff have come together to support their colleagues and kickstart Huxley's Halo of Hope. During a recent fundraising drive hosted by William Newton Healthcare Foundation, which began on July 28, Huxley's birthday, $8,037.63 was raised through monetary and paid-time-off donations.

Huxley's Halo of Hope was created in tribute to the Smiths' baby, Huxley, whom they lost during delivery in July 2024. The initiative's mission is to provide light, comfort, and remembrance to mothers, fathers, and families who have lost a baby.

The program provides grieving parents with a weighted bear that symbolizes the weight of their baby. The bear, along with a personalized gift basket, is a one-time gift from the community designed to offer a tangible keepsake and emotional support during a devastating time.

“Every mom should have the opportunity to have one of these bears,” shared Tehillah. “I didn’t get to leave the hospital with my baby, but [the bear] has done miracles for me, for my family, for my son, and everyone who gets to hold her.”

The thoughtful gift, Tehillah says, provided “a true blessing and a way of healing for my heart.”

Christian says establishing a non-profit will enable the couple to create baskets designed to support different stages of pregnancy loss. The couple’s goal is to provide a starting package of at least three full-term or third-trimester, five second-trimester, and five first-trimester infant loss care packages for each birthing center in Kansas, beginning with William Newton Hospital.

“Any donation is greatly, greatly appreciated,” says Smith.

The funds raised through the hospital’s drive will be used to support the ongoing efforts of Huxley's Halo of Hope, in partnership with Legacy Regional Community Foundation. To donate, please contact Christian Smith at 620-222-4694 or email. For more information, visit the Huxley's Halo of Hope Facebook page.