28 Sep 2009 Walk, balloon release to honor tiny loved ones

The walk is sponsored by the Conway Regional Perinatal Bereavement program in honor of infants lost prior to and immediately after being born.

Check in will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a remembrance ceremony at 9:45 a.m. During the ceremony a balloon will be released as the name of each baby is read unless otherwise requested by the parents. The walk will begin immediately after the ceremony.

All members of families that have experienced a pregnancy loss are invited to the walk.

“We want this to be a very meaningful event that will help families remember their loved ones,” said Kristi Schichtl, Coordinator of the Perinatal Bereavement Program. There is no cost to participate in the walk; however, contributions to benefit the Perinatal Bereavement Program are welcomed and appreciated.  Individuals are asked to register by going to www.conwayregional.org  and clicking on the Walk to Remember link or by calling Ms. Schichtl at 513-5937.

The bereavement program is designed to address each family’s individual needs through supportive care in the hospital as well as follow-up care.