Millie Smith and Lewis Cann were expecting twins when doctors discovered one baby, Skye, had anencephaly and would not survive. Skye lived for just three hours, time her parents cherished deeply. After her death, Millie felt isolated as people stopped acknowledging Skye’s existence, even hearing hurtful comments from those unaware of her loss.
That pain led Millie to create the purple butterfly sticker, placed on incubators to quietly signal the loss of one or more babies in multiple births. The symbol helps grieving families feel seen and protected from painful remarks. What began as a small act of compassion has grown into the Skye High Foundation, spreading awareness and empathy in hospitals around the world.
