Walk to Remember to Bring Attention to Infant Loss

Those who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death are invited to participate in "A Walk to Remember" at 2 p.m. October 9 at the Lexington Cemetery at 833 West Main Street.

Those who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death are invited to participate in “A Walk to Remember” at 2 p.m. October 9 at the Lexington Cemetery at 833 West Main Street.

 Those who plan to participate are asked to RSVP to Deborah Mueller at (859) 639-6904 or dmueller@bhsi.com by October 3.  Participants should arrive at 1:30 p.m. for registration.

 Baptist Health Lexington sponsors the walk annually in October to observe National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The event symbolically joins people nationwide working to raise awareness of perinatal grief and ensure that sensitive care is given to parents who experience the death of a baby. 

Parking will be around Section C and the Henry Clay Memorial. Activities will include a welcoming address, a one-mile walk, poetry reading, recognition of infants and an opportunity for parents to share. The walk will be held rain or shine.