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5th annual

 

Atlanta Walk to Remember

 

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Concourse Corporate Center

 

About the 2009 Atlanta Walk to Remember:

Over 430 people gathered on October 18 for the 2009 Atlanta Walk to Remember.  It was a beautiful afternoon to pay tribute to the babies whose lives were all too short.

 

The event began with a ceremony that included honored speaker Dr. Eliza Bruscato, MD (an Atlanta OB/GYN), songs performed by Lindsay Self, poetry and thoughts shared by Danyael & Guillermo Garcia, Robyn & Keith Nix, Michelle Jackson, and Holly Roth-Nunally.

 

Following the walk around the Concourse campus, there was a balloon release as well as a release of butterflies (to honor the 5th anniversary of this event).  A silent auction and donations as well as t-shirt and car magnet sales help this event to remain free of charge for participants and will also be used towards providing bereavement training to healthcare workers. 



The 2009 Atlanta Walk to Remember was made possible with the support, interest, effort, hard work, donations, and dedication of the following:

 

Northside Hospital (Presenting Sponsor)

Cousins Properties & the Concourse Corporate Center

Steve Gee, Morrison's -- Northside Hospital Food Services

Megan Unger, Atlanta Walk to Remember Co-Chair, in memory of Bennett Galen Unger and Erin Rose Unger

Tara Spolan, Atlanta Walk to Remember Co-Chair, in memory of Babies Spolan and Hallie Rose Spolan

Dr. Eliza Bruscato, MD

Lindsay Self, vocalist

Michelle Jackson, in memory of Madison Taylor Oscar and Ansley Jackson (Oscar)

Danyael & Guillermo Garcia, in memory of Paz Garcia 

Robyn & Keith Nix, in memory of Abigail Joye Nix, Ameilia Mae Nix, and Rowyn A. Nix

Katherine Watson, Northside Hospital Marketing

Delane Cope, Northside Hospital Foundation

Elaine Warren, Aventino Technology Solutions, Inc. and Northside Hospital Perinatal Loss Office Volunteer, in memory of Maria Elena Warren

Patricia Daniel, Northside Hospital

Aimee Alexander, Northside Hospital Perinatal Loss Office, in memory of Baby Sifen

Barbara Douglass, Northside Hospital Perinatal Loss Office 

Warren Safter, photographer, in memory of Baby Epstein

Sharon Nord, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, Northside Hospital FCC RN 

Mark & Lee Thompson, Turning Point Promotions 

Keith Spolan, in memory of Babies Spolan and Hallie Rose Spolan

Joshua Unger, in memory of Bennett Galen Unger and Erin Rose Unger

Sarah Chaffin

Katrina Brooks

Keisha Williams, CW Atlanta

India Harrison, in memory of Caprice Harrison

Betty  Miller, Heritage Makers, in memory of Brian Kevin Miller, Jr

Michelle Epstein, in memory of Baby Epstein

Shana Stukalsky, in memory of Eli Simon Stukalsky, Liza Simon Stukalsky, and Owen Simon Stukalsky

Lanie & Evan Pontz, in memory of Jake Taylor Pontz

Anne Mellinger-Birdsong, in memory of Leslie Birdsong, Rachel Birdsong, and Steven Birdsong

Holly Roth-Nunnally, Roth Nunnally Interior Design, in memory of Orion Roth Nunnally

Lindsay Sifen, in memory of Baby Sifen 

Melanie Sifen, in memory of Baby Sifen

Angie Forcucci, in memory of Chloe Hattie Forcucci

Braver Schimler Pierce Jenkins, LLP (www.bspj.com)

Candy Tracy, Heart Gems, in memory of Caitlin Nicole Tracy

Cheryl Brown

Christine & Wayne Jenkins, in memory of Victoria Grace Jenkins, Patrick Wayne Jenkins, and 4 Babies Jenkins

Daves Creek Elementary

FIO360

Eco Early-Care & Learning

Gary & Myla Lind, Waffle House

Eli Lind

Coby Lind

Hall of Cards

Julie & Kim Abare, in memory of Courtney Lea Abare

Justine & Sharif Brown, in memory of Angel Demir Brown

Maiseroulle Family, in memory of Hannah Faith Maiseroulle and Robert Bradley Maiseroulle

MOMS Club, Cumming SE

Northside Hospital Perinatal Loss Office

Sandy Rogers, Mary Kay

Starbucks, Ansley Mall location

Sunny Day Balloons

Susanna & Bert Roesel, in memory of Audrey Roesel

Nunnally Family, in memory of Orion Roth Nunnally

Spolan Family, in memory of Babies Spolan and Hallie Rose Spolan

Unger Family, in memory of Bennett Galen Unger and Erin Rose Unger

The Toy Store



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Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the Atlanta Walk to Remember?

Each October, as part of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we  gather for a short ceremony, a symbolic “walk” around the park, and a balloon release as a way to honor the babies whose lives were all too short and to raise public awareness of this tragedy.

 

Is the Atlanta Walk to Remember a fundraiser?

No, it is NOT a fundraiser.  We do offer a silent auction, t-shirt sales, and car magnet sales, but any money raised through donations or other means is used to fund future walks and to provide bereavement training to hospital staff.

 

What takes place on the day of the event?

After you check-in, you will have an opportunity to write a message to your baby that will be used during the balloon release at the end of the Walk.

 

You will receive a keepsake program that lists the names of the babies.

 

There is seating under a tent for the ceremony.

 

Before the ceremony begins, you may enjoy refreshments, make bids on the silent auction baskets, purchase t-shirts or car magnets.

 

There will be a short ceremony followed by a walk around the concourse. 

 

Many families choose to wear buttons or t-shirts and/or carry signs that pay tribute to the children that they are remembering.

 

After the walk, we conclude with a balloon release.

 

How long is the actual walk?

We take a leisurely 15 minute stroll around the Concourse.  If you are unable to or do not wish to participate in this part of the event, you are welcome to wait under the tent. 

 

Donations and Volunteers:

Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated and allow us to offer this event at no charge.

 

Donations can be made during the Walk and throughout the year.

 

To make a credit card donation online, click here. Be sure to select "Atlanta Walk to Remember" in the drop down box.

 

To make a donation by check:  Make check payable to the "NSH Foundation."  Write "Walk to Remember" on the memo line.  Mail check to the PNL Office, 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342.  Please indicate if your donation is made in memory of a baby.

 

If you are interesting in volunteering, please contact Tara at (770) 442-8995.

 

How can I get more information about the Walk to Remember?

Call Tara at (770) 442-8995 or click here to email Megan.