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The Share Chapter of Anderson Hospital will be hosting their Annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. This walk honors babies who have died through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few weeks of life.
Anderson Hospital’s Share Chapter is affiliated with the National Share program. “Our mission is to serve those lives touched by the tragic death of a baby,” said Barb Donahue, Share Chapter Volunteer and RN at Anderson Hospital. “We provide support as parents journey through this unique journey of grief, as well as provide information, education, and resources.”
The annual walk provides the opportunity for parents and families to be together, share their stories, and remember and honor their babies. The event includes a short program, balloon release, and walk, ending at the Angel of Hope statue. Registered participants receive a memorial program, T-shirt, and a Carnation to lay at the Angel of Hope statue.
On-line registration can be completed at: www.regonline.com/2014sharewalk. For more information, call 618-391-5984. Deadline for registration is Sept. 1. Registration is available the day of the event, starting at 8 a.m., for participation only. The walk begins at 9 a.m.
Proceeds from this year’s walk will go toward the purchase of an Angel of Hope statue. Donations toward the Angel of Hope can be mailed to Anderson Hospital Foundation, attn.. Angel of Hope Fund, 6800 State Route 162, Maryville, IL., 62062.
For more information, contact Barb at 618-391-5984 or email pregnancyloss_support@andersonhospital.org
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