Chasing Rainbows 5k

Chasing Rainbows is a social 5k community run, walk, or stroll.

Join us October 13, 2024 for our 2nd annual charity race that pays tribute to Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month, and supports those who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a loved one. This event is a celebration of resilience, compassion, and solidarity, and to remember all those who left us far too soon. We will come together to honor and remember. Beyond extending a comforting hand to those who grieve, we're also proud to champion the cause of the OBX Mommy and Me and The Chasing Rainbows Foundation. Lace up your sneakers, join our community, and let your steps echo the stories of strength and hope as we stride towards a brighter future.

Chasing Rainbows 5k is in honor of and dedicated to my son, B.B. Collins, who died in 2019 from hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) caused by maternal alloimmunization. Following his death, my family and I received tremendous support from the local OBX Mommy and Me during our time of grieving. Later, as we attempted to wrap our heads around our rare medical condition, the Maternal Alloimmunization Foundation was a guiding light, which eventually led to our Rainbow baby. Through the support of family, friends, and these organizations I began to find a purpose in this devastating loss. This year I am proud to announce that I have created The Chasing Rainbows Foundation. Proceeds from this race will go directly to The Chasing Rainbows Foundation and the OBX Mommy & Me. The Chasing Rainbows Foundation offers compassionate support to mothers and families affected by pregnancy and infant loss by providing education, teaching self-advocacy skills, helping families cope with loss, and giving hope for subsequent pregnancies. The Chasing Rainbows Foundation empowers families, fosters hope, and ensures that no one faces their grieving journey alone._ _The Maternal Alloimmunization Foundation works to spread knowledge, advocate for patients, and improve healthcare practices. OBX Mommy and Me provides an inclusive space where families come together for social events, support one another, and teach our future generation to interact with our community in a positive way. If you can't participate in the race, please still consider donating to these causes.