Whitley County Event Remembers Pregnancy, Infant Loss
Press Release
COLUMBIA CITY — Close to 120 people came together on Saturday, April 16, for Whitley County’s first Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Walk at Morsches Park.
The free event was hosted by BABE of Whitley County, a non-profit organization that provides resources and a community for Whitley County families.
The path of the one-mile walk was lined with signs for each family with their baby’s names written on them, along with “We walk for the steps they will never take” at the bottom. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home released a dove to open the event. Once the walk was concluded, each baby’s name was read aloud; Amanda Daniels shared her story of loss and hope before a balloon release concluded the event.
“Our goal was to bring awareness to something so many women go through but don’t talk about,” said Laura Tucker, BABE executive director. “One participant emailed me afterward to thank us for having the children’s names spoken with love and dignity. It moved me to tears to know this meant so much for families.”
The walk also included a resource area where families could learn more about BABE and local partners who can come alongside families when experiencing loss.
Tucker added that she wanted to thank the four leading sponsors of the event: 80/20, All Pro Towing, Columbia City Iron & Metal, and Jarhead Hauling & Junk Removal.
BABE is planning on having this event again in April 2023.