2025 Footprints on our Hearts Walk & 5K
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
Event summary
Join us for the 2025 Footprints on Our Hearts Walk & 5K, taking place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Hubbard Park in Meriden, South Central Connecticut. This uplifting event is dedicated to supporting those who have experienced the profound loss of a pregnancy or infant. Participants can choose from a 5K Run, a 3K Fitness Walk, and a special Kids Fun Run, creating an inclusive atmosphere for families and individuals alike. The day kicks off with registration at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM, and the main 5K and 3K events at 10:00 AM.
In addition to the races, attendees are invited to partake in a heartfelt Remembrance Ceremony at 11:30 AM, which will be complemented by a Reflective Walk, honoring the memories of cherished little ones. As part of this meaningful experience, you can also order a customized memorial sign featuring a special baby's name to be displayed along the route. Together, let’s strive to reach our fundraising goal of $100,000, which will directly support crucial programs that provide hope and assistance to grieving families. Your participation and fundraising efforts are vital in making
In addition to the races, attendees are invited to partake in a heartfelt Remembrance Ceremony at 11:30 AM, which will be complemented by a Reflective Walk, honoring the memories of cherished little ones. As part of this meaningful experience, you can also order a customized memorial sign featuring a special baby's name to be displayed along the route. Together, let’s strive to reach our fundraising goal of $100,000, which will directly support crucial programs that provide hope and assistance to grieving families. Your participation and fundraising efforts are vital in making
Organiser's Description
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 19, 2025
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 - Remembrance Area open
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.
Our event, the Footprints on Our Hearts Walk & 5K will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025
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 - Remembrance Area open
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.
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999 W Main St, Meriden, 06451, CT, United States
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