"I participate in the Footprints On Our Hearts Walk & 5K so that many families can find the comfort, support, and love that they need at such a difficult time." 

ONLINE
 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  THE REGISTRATION BOOTH WILL OPEN AT 9am on 10/15 at Hubbard Park.

Hope After Loss, Inc. is a community of individuals who grieve the loss of a pregnancy and/or infant. Through peer support, burial assistance, and education/awareness initiatives, we provide the inspiration of hope to those who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy and/or infant.

Our event, the Footprints on Our Hearts Walk & 5K will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023 

at Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT & Online


Schedule of Events:

8:00 - Registration booth opens

9:30 - Kids Fun Run*

10:00 - 5K Run / 3K Fitness Walk*

10:00 - 11:30 - Remembrance Area open to all registrants

11:30 - Remembrance Ceremony followed by a Reflective Walk*


*Participants can sign up for one or all of these events.  In addition, you can order a customized memorial sign with a special baby's name and date that will be on display along the run and walk routes.

We hope you will join us in reaching our walk fundraising goal of $100,000 by collecting pledges of support from your family and friends. Funds raised from this event will directly support our programs and will allow us to continue to provide our services in the coming year. Please join us in helping families at a time of great need.

After registering for our event, you will be given your own fundraising webpage that you may personalize with your story. Your family and friends will then be able to pledge their support through your page. You may also start a Team if you wish and have your friends join your team. You can become an honored Footprints Friend if you collect at least $500 in pledges and if you collect over $1,000 you will be automatically enrolled in the Hope After Loss Circle of Hope.

Your involvement is critical to our success and our ability to continue to help those in need. Thank you again for your help.

2023 SPONSORS TO DATE:

Bartlett & Grippe Legal
ANNUAL DIAMOND

Whitney Donut & Sandwich
ANNUAL GOLD

Andrew Esposito, Realtor
ANNUAL SILVER

Cool-ology
ANNUAL SILVER

Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund
SILVER

Mr. Music Man
SILVER

Cellini Design Jewelers
ANNUAL BRONZE

Acelleron
ANNUAL BRONZE

Carmon Funeral Homes 
BRONZE

Iovanne Funeral Homes, Inc.
FRIEND

Marathon Sports
FRIEND

Village Springs Water
FRIEND

The Family of Denise Sanders/Aksoy
FRIEND

Middlesex Health
FRIEND

Columbia Crossfit
FRIEND

Amber Smiley, PLLC
FRIEND

The King of Covers

FRIENDFF

Ability Bridge, LLC

VOLUNTEER

Mansfield OBGYN
ADVERTISER

Oak Grove Cremation Service
ADVERTISER


We've raised $73.8K Our Goal $100,000

We're fundraising for the cause to make a difference!

You can help fundraise for the cause once you register. Or just make a donation.

Hubbard Park, Meriden, CT

PARKING ON SITE

*Enter the main entrance to the park and follow the signs to the parking area between the playground and tennis courts. The Registration/Remembrance Area is next to the tennis courts.

Registration For EVENTS

All attendees will be given the opportunity to create a team and/or fundraise

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Top Individuals

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View Top Individual - 'Kimberly Nelly' fundraiser page using image
Kimberly Nelly

Kimberly Nelly has raised $2,226 out of their goal of $500

$2,226 raised (445%)
View Top Individual - 'Kate Rooney' fundraiser page using image
Kate Rooney

Kate Rooney has raised $1,412 out of their goal of $500

$1,412 raised (282%)
View Top Individual - 'Christine Pinto' fundraiser page using image
Christine Pinto

Christine Pinto has raised $1,084 out of their goal of $500

$1,084 raised (217%)
View Top Individual - 'Scott MacCloy' fundraiser page using image
Scott MacCloy

Scott MacCloy has raised $1,000 out of their goal of $500

$1,000 raised (200%)
View Top Individual - 'Patty Hood' fundraiser page using image
Patty Hood

Patty Hood has raised $1,000 out of their goal of $500

$1,000 raised (200%)

Top Teams

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View Top Team - 'Team Lily Rose' team page using image
Team Lily Rose

Team Lily Rose has raised $4,772 out of their goal of $500

$4,772 raised (954%) 18 members
View Top Team - 'Movin' for Makenna' team page using image
Movin' for Makenna

Movin' for Makenna has raised $3,563 out of their goal of $1,001

$3,563 raised (356%) 31 members
View Top Team - 'Rory's Runners' team page using image
Rory's Runners

Rory's Runners has raised $3,539 out of their goal of $1,500

$3,539 raised (236%) 13 members
View Top Team - 'Ashlyn's Wings' team page using image
Ashlyn's Wings

Ashlyn's Wings has raised $2,985 out of their goal of $500

$2,985 raised (597%) 7 members
View Top Team - 'Team Nora' team page using image
Team Nora

Team Nora has raised $2,577 out of their goal of $2,000

$2,577 raised (129%) 14 members

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