The 2nd annual “A Walk to Remember” is being held on Sunday, September 13. The 5 km walk is a tribute to babies who are gone to soon, and originated with Lisa Loustel and her husband, Jordan, after the lost of their infant daughter, Iyanna Dawn, in 2009.
"I remember when we left the hospital with a memory box with a couple pictures of our daughter and thought, I feel like I'm probably the only person in the world that has to go through this. Once I started to talk to people about what I went through, I realized I wasn't the only one who had lost a baby. I just want anyone who is suffering with the loss of a baby, whether it's miscarriage, stillborn, infancy death or SIDS, you ARE NOT alone."
Five years after the loss of her daughter, an idea was born. "A Walk To Remember" gives participants the chance to walk the steps that their loved one will never get the chance to take.
The event will begin at the Family Place with registration at 11:30 a.m. A short opening ceremony will take place, followed by a balloon release. Balloons may be purchased for $1 and dedicated to a loved one. The walk will take place at noon, with a free barbeque to follow. Seitz Rentals and Supplies will have bouncy houses on-site for children. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Family Place. Anyone interested in participating, can contact the Family Place at (306)842-7477 or Lisa Loustal at lisa.little@sasktel.net.
