Host sponsor: United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties
About
We are hosting a free one-mile walk at Morsches Park to raise awareness about pregnancy and child loss on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Morsches Park in Columbia City
Families will be able to see their baby or child’s name written on a sign, hear their name spoken, and participate in a bubble release at the conclusion of the walk.
One in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage or stillbirth. How can something so common be a topic we all shy away from? Every pregnancy carries a risk of not taking a baby home nine months later, and there are very few resources available for women who experience this devastating loss or the tragic loss of a child. We want to come alongside families that have experienced pregnancy and child loss to give them the space and resources they need to grieve.
Guest speaker: Alyssa Ivanson is WANE 15’s Evening Anchor. In 2024, Alyssa’s second daughter, Joy Agape, was stillborn at 25 weeks gestation after pregnancy complications started at 16 weeks. Alyssa and her family will share their story of grief but also of hope and healing.
Saturday, May 2
11:00a – 1:00p
Morsches Park in Columbia City
Cost
FREE to attend
10:30 am – Registration opens
11:00 am – One-mile walk begins with a dove release
Following the walk:
Program w/guest speaker Alyssa Ivanson, WANE 15’s Evening Anchor
Names will be read and bubbles will be released
1:00 – Event will conclude by 1pm (or likely earlier)
Cost
FREE to attend
Questions? Email laura@babewc.org
Host Sponsor:
The United Way of Whitley and Kosciusko Counties
Silver Sponsors
Mark & Shawn Ellis
Convergence Technologies, LTD
Paige’s Crossing
In memory of Willow Ava Stevens
The Ginkgo Tree-Physical Therpay and Wellness
Bronze Sponsors
Bella Reed- Realtor
Columbia City Goin Postal
DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
Ena’s Playpen Child Care
Family of Colten Graves
For the Love of Isaac Harris
Olivia Hinen State Farm
Sweetwater