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Q: What is the purpose of the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk?

The NILMDTS Remembrance Walk, Our Journey Together is an event for parents, family members, and friends to come together to remember a precious baby who has died due to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, neo-natal or any type of pregnancy or infant loss.

Q: Who is eligible to participate in the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk?

All are invited to participate in the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk: people of all ages, friends, family, and supporters.

Q: What is the Virtual Walk?

The Virtual Walk includes an online presentation with readings, music, and speakers to honor your baby. During the presentation, each baby is honored by having his or her name read aloud. Following the presentation, we encourage all participants to journey with their friends and family for a one mile reflective walk in their own community. Together, we will create the same sense of community and support found at our in person walks.

Q: This will be my first year attending. What can I expect?

We understand the mixed feelings participating in an event like this can create. Please know you are not alone. The NILMDTS Remembrance Walk event has been very healing and aided in the grieving process for many families. You will be receiving emails from us leading up to the event date to help guide you along the way! Be sure to make sure that our emails are not going to spam/junk by adding the following emails to your contact list <walk@nilmdts.org> and <headquarter@nilmdts.org>. If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us at walk@nilmdts.org .

Q: Does the Virtual Walk have a presentation?

Yes! The Virtual Walk will include an online presentation that will be available at 9:00 a.m., Mountain Time on the date of the event. A link will be sent via email to all attendees the afternoon before the event and again on the morning of the event. Be sure to make sure that our emails are marked as a "Safe Sender" and added to your contacts (headquarter@nilmdts.org). The presentation will include a message from a speaker, music, and most importantly the reading of all the precious baby's names.

Q: How do I receive a butterfly kit?

You can fundraise for a butterfly grow kit through your tribute page created when you register. If you have any questions about the fundraising level or date to fundraise by, please email us here .

Q: Won't it be difficult to honor my baby virtually?

We encourage all attendees to find a special way to honor their baby following the online presentation. Here are just a few ideas: ❤️Organize a local walk with friends and family ❤️Post a video to the event FB page to come together virtually with other loss families ❤️Find a peaceful place to release your butterflies ❤️Visit your baby(ies) gravesite

Q: I am not available on the Virtual Walk date, can I still participate?

All attendees will have access to the Virtual Walk online presentation even after the Virtual Walk date. Instructions will be included in your email. You can watch the presentation and honor your baby on another date that works for you and your family!

Q: Do you have an International option?

Unfortunately, we are not currently opening registration for the Virtual Walk to International Participants. The cost for shipping the items outside of the U.S. in the past has been higher than the cost of the registration items being mailed. If we get an overwhelming response to have an International option again in the future, we will be sure to make an announcement through our social platforms and email newsletters!

Q: How recent must our loss be to participate?

Regardless if your loss is recent or was 20 years ago, we come together to support your journey through the grieving process and to remember your baby. All are welcome!

What is the purpose of the NILMDTS Remembrance Walk?

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headquarters@nilmdts.org2022-02-09T23:19:59-07:00June 12th, 2021|walk|0 Comments