"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."
*Please note: Early Bird Registration has ended and the deadline has passed to add a special baby's name to the event shirt. You can still add a name(s) to be read aloud at our ceremony
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 6, 2024
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 attend one or all of these events (note there is an additional fee to be timed in the 5K.) 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.
2024 SPONSORS TO DATE:
Bartlett & Grippe Legal
ANNUAL DIAMOND
Whitney Donut & Sandwich
ANNUAL GOLD
Andrew Esposito, Realtor
ANNUAL SILVER
Cool-ology®
ANNUAL SILVER
The Yard Goats
EVENT SILVER
Astacio Sila
EVENT SILVER
Cellini Design Jewelers
ANNUAL BRONZE
Carmon Funeral Homes
ANNUAL BRONZE
New England Financial Group
EVENT BRONZE
Mohehan Sun
EVENT BRONZE
The Pierro Family
EVENT BRONZE
New England Financial Group
EVENT BRONZE
Wriggle House
EVENT BRONZE
The Heery Family
EVENT FRIEND
Village Springs Water
EVENT FRIEND
Iovanne Funeral Home
EVENT FRIEND
Marathon Sports
EVENT FRIEND
The Rai Family
EVENT FRIEND
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.
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
FRIEND Level Event Sponsor
$300.00FRIEND Level Event Sponsorship includes: -1 Adult Registration -A 1/4 page ad/message in the program booklet -Business, Family or Team Name listing (small font) on the back of the event shirt *Please see www.hopeafterloss.org for more details on Sponsor perks
BRONZE Level Event Sponsor
$500.00BRONZE Level Event Sponsorship* includes: -2 Adult Registrations -A 1/4 page ad/message in the program booklet -Business, Family or Team Name listing (large font) on the back of the event shirt *Please see www.hopeafterloss.org for more details on Sponsor perks
SILVER Level Event Sponsor
$1,000.00SILVER Level Event Sponsorship* includes: -4 Adult Registrations -A 1/4 page ad/message in the program booklet -Business, Family or Team Name Logo (small logo) on the back of the event shirt *Please see www.hopeafterloss.org for more details on Sponsor perks
GOLD Level Event Sponsor
$2,500.00GOLD Level Event Sponsorship* includes: -6 Adult Registrations -A 1/2 page ad/message in the program booklet -Business, Family or Team Name Logo (large logo) on the back of the event shirt *Please see www.hopeafterloss.org for more details on Sponsor perks
PLATINUM Level Event Sponsor
$3,500.00PLATINUM Level Event Sponsorship includes: -8 Adult Registrations -A 1/2 page ad/message in the program booklet -Business, Family or Team Name Logo (large logo) on the back of the event shirt *Please see www.hopeafterloss.org for more details on Sponsor perks
DIAMOND Level Event Sponsor
$5,000.00DIAMOND Level Event Sponsorship includes: -10 Adult Registrations -A full page ad/message in the program booklet -Business, Family or Team Name Logo (largest Logo) on the back of the event shirt *Please see www.hopeafterloss.org for more details on Sponsor perks
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