HEALs to the Pavement for Pregnancy & Infant Loss

October 1, 2022 from 10am-2pm

Turner Park at Midtown Crossing

Each October, in recognition of pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, this event provides an opportunity for community members to gather to support one another and to remember their beloved little ones who have gone too soon. Proceeds support the programs and services of HEALing Embrace.

Register through the link at right. Please direct donation and volunteerism questions to Ty Nared. 402-502-2773 or tnared@thecollectiveforhope.org 

EVENT SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTIONS

10am            

Memorial & Activity Tents Open

We encourage all who are completing their “scrapbook-themed” baby yard signs to, once completed, place their signs along the run/walk route for the community to view and learn more about their beloved children. Special markers and other craft supplies are available in the activity tents.

Vendor Booths and Yard Games Open

Please take time to learn about the many organizations supporting our event.

11am

Welcome Message from HEALing Embrace Co-Founder, Shawna Hoffman

Music Provided by Rooted Rhythm Syndicate. Midtown Crossing Restaurants are open for Take-Out ordering. Please use the posted QR codes to order, then pick-up and enjoy them with other families in attendance in our special event dining area.

12pm

Run/Walk Official Start

Participants are more than welcome to run or walk the route at their convenience/preference throughout the event. This is an untimed event.

1pm             

Roll Call

We respectfully request all who are in attendance to listen, reflect, and show support as we read, together, the names of the children we are remembering today.

2pm             

Event Concludes

We’ll hold you in our hearts until we meet again. Please feel free to take the memorial items you made or that displayed your child or children’s name(s) today. We plan to hold a special “Light the Night” event later this month.