Rowan's Walk
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Past event
6:45 PM CDT
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
$20.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, October 15th, 2023, for Rowan's Walk in the beautiful Fowler Lake Park, Oconomowoc, Waukesha. This heartfelt event is held in honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, marked by the colors of blue and pink. It serves as a powerful tribute to the precious lives lost too soon, particularly that of Rowan, who touched many hearts during his brief time. Participants are invited to walk together to remember and celebrate their own angels while fostering a supportive community.
This uplifting event not only commemorates the memories of beloved children but also aims to raise funds for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation, providing photography services to grieving families. Every step taken during Rowan's Walk contributes to creating lasting memories for others who have experienced similar losses. Whether rain or shine, come and be part of this meaningful day filled with love, remembrance, and hope.
This uplifting event not only commemorates the memories of beloved children but also aims to raise funds for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation, providing photography services to grieving families. Every step taken during Rowan's Walk contributes to creating lasting memories for others who have experienced similar losses. Whether rain or shine, come and be part of this meaningful day filled with love, remembrance, and hope.
This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Add your review
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Races
-
Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed6:45 PM CDT
$20.00
Organiser's description
Hi Everyone-
My name is Ashley Nold. Im creating Rowans Walk because I know Im not the only one who has unfortunately lost a baby. October 15th is the National day for pregnancy, infant and child loss, which is represented by the colors blue and pink. Why not honor our babies on this day?
Anyone who has lost a child would agree that it was the worst day of their entire life. On April 7th of this year, our lives were forever changed. My husband and I went to our 20 week fetal anatomy ultrasound. Up until that point, our baby was healthy. He was the most active baby of the day for ultrasounds, although something was terribly wrong. At that appointment, we received the devastating news that our son, Rowan, had anencephaly. Anencephaly is a condition when the brain and skull dont form properly. This is a lethal and fatal anomaly. I was also told that I had a low laying placenta, which put me at a great risk for bleeding. Every day that I was pregnant that risk grew higher and my life was more in danger.
We were told we couldnt have Rowan in Wisconsin. Ill never forget the long six hour drive to Minnesota. It felt as if I wasnt in my own body. Numbness and hopelessness filled my soul as I was praying that my water didnt break while in Wisconsin. After 17 long and medically challenging hours of labor, our beautiful son was born still on April 16th. We were blessed to be able to hold Rowan and say goodbye with our other children by our side.
The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation provided us with a volunteer photographer who came up to my birth room at the Fairview Womens Hospital in Minnesota. She offered to take pictures of us with our sweet, tiny little Rowan. Without this foundation, all we would have is our sons ashes. They provided us with these memories that we will never forget. Any monetary donations accumulated at this event will go to this foundation so that other families are also blessed with their services.
* Event will be rain or shine.
* No animals please
* Please check in at registration tables upon entering Fowler Lake Park.
All proceeds will be donated to Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.
My name is Ashley Nold. Im creating Rowans Walk because I know Im not the only one who has unfortunately lost a baby. October 15th is the National day for pregnancy, infant and child loss, which is represented by the colors blue and pink. Why not honor our babies on this day?
Anyone who has lost a child would agree that it was the worst day of their entire life. On April 7th of this year, our lives were forever changed. My husband and I went to our 20 week fetal anatomy ultrasound. Up until that point, our baby was healthy. He was the most active baby of the day for ultrasounds, although something was terribly wrong. At that appointment, we received the devastating news that our son, Rowan, had anencephaly. Anencephaly is a condition when the brain and skull dont form properly. This is a lethal and fatal anomaly. I was also told that I had a low laying placenta, which put me at a great risk for bleeding. Every day that I was pregnant that risk grew higher and my life was more in danger.
We were told we couldnt have Rowan in Wisconsin. Ill never forget the long six hour drive to Minnesota. It felt as if I wasnt in my own body. Numbness and hopelessness filled my soul as I was praying that my water didnt break while in Wisconsin. After 17 long and medically challenging hours of labor, our beautiful son was born still on April 16th. We were blessed to be able to hold Rowan and say goodbye with our other children by our side.
The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation provided us with a volunteer photographer who came up to my birth room at the Fairview Womens Hospital in Minnesota. She offered to take pictures of us with our sweet, tiny little Rowan. Without this foundation, all we would have is our sons ashes. They provided us with these memories that we will never forget. Any monetary donations accumulated at this event will go to this foundation so that other families are also blessed with their services.
* Event will be rain or shine.
* No animals please
* Please check in at registration tables upon entering Fowler Lake Park.
All proceeds will be donated to Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep foundation https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.
Location
438 N Oakwood Ave, Fowler Lake Park, Oconomowoc, 53066, WI, United States
Rowan's Walk
Event data
This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.