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Infant Loss Resources 2024 Strides Steps of Remembrance, Miles of Hope

Sat August 10, 2024 Directions

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In Person 1 Mile Fun Run/Walks

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Virtual 5K Run

$30 Price increases after August 4, 2024 at 12:00am CDT

Description

We cordially invite you to participate in our 17th Annual STRIDES Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk 2024. This event is dedicated to families who have experienced the tragic loss of an infant to SIDS or SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death). All funds raised will directly support Infant Loss Resources. This year's theme, “Steps of Remembrance, Miles of Hope”. This theme encapsulates the purpose of the event, which is to remember the infants tragically lost to SIDS or SUID, while also emphasizing the hope that each step and mile brings in supporting Infant Loss Resources. It signifies the journey of healing and the collective effort to make a difference. Remember, every step taken is a stride towards hope.

The event, which includes both a 5K run and a 1-mile walk, will take place at Frontier Park-Katy Trails in St. Charles County. We’re excited to offer both in-person and virtual participation options. Strides “Steps of Remembrance, Miles of Hope” 2024 is more than just a race; it’s a family-friendly event that combines a competitive 5K with a relaxed 1-mile walk and a Kids Zone. Join us in honoring and celebrating the lives of the babies we’ve lost too soon.

We extend our invitation to families from the St. Louis Metropolitan and Metro East areas for a day filled with family fun. It’s an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy a wonderful day while supporting a vital cause. Our goal is to raise awareness and we need your help to do so. Mark your calendars for August 10, 2024, and join us at Frontier Park-Katy Trails, St. Charles, MO for a day of family, fun, and friendly competition. We look forward to seeing you there!

Joining us again this year as EMCEE is KMOV's (Channel 4) Sport reporter/News Anchor Bryan Kennedy! Bryan will be joining us along with his family! This race motivates us to stay active, compete against family and friends, and support an organization dedicated to providing FREE family resources and building awareness around infant health. 100% of the race proceeds will go to supporting Infant Loss Resources educational SAFE SLEEP and grief support programs. 

Here's how it works:
  1. Pick a race distance and/or virtual challenge.
  2. We will mark the beginning of the event with a live Facebook Race Day Kick off.
  3. Run your race and/or participate in the virtual challenge and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by the deadline of August 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Central Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media with the #stridesforhope2023.
  4. Tune into our Facebook for Event updates during August 12, 2023, and see how other people participated and learn more about Infant Loss Resources.
Here's what you get for signing up:
  • A Strides for HOPE t-shirt commemorating the 16th annual memorial event (t-shirt deadline is July 29, 2024).
  • Connection with other families remembering lost loved ones.
  • Motivation to stay active.
  • The good feeling that comes with supporting our community.
Best Ways to Participate:
  • Become a Fundraiser - The annual Strides event provides critical funding for Infant Loss Resources' programs supporting grief support, spreading awareness and education for safe infant sleep practices. Please consider setting up a fundraiser page to help support our mission here. This fundraising page can be connected to Facebook fundraising to help share and raise awareness with friends and family.
  • Start/Join a Team - Invite family and friends to participate in the events this year, share results to encourage each other. 
  • Track your distance and time yourself by following a local St. Louis area route provided by Big River Running here
  • Refer family and friends using your referral code (included in your confirmation email), receive $10 toward your registration fee for every 5 people referred through your code (maximum of $20)
  • Sibling Activity Challenge - Set up a fundraiser and encourage family and friends to commit to match every minute of activity with a donation.

We don't sweat, We Glow - Giving Hope one step at a time!

The Strides for Hope 2023 shirt is designed to commemorate participation in the event and lost infant family members. It will be made of high quality Dri Fit material and can be customized with the name of your baby on the back of the shirt at no additional cost (contact carlotta@infantlossresources.org for more information). This year's theme is: "Giving HOPE one step at a time".

Register before July 29, 2023, to get your shirt!

 

Packet Pickup Information

All registered participants will receive a race packet which includes the 2023 limited edition Strided For Hope T-shirt.

Please pick up your packet on Friday, August 11 between 4:30pm and 6:30pm 

  • SIDS Office
    1120 S. 6th Street - Suite 500, 63104
    (314) 241-7437

OR 

Race Day morning beginning at 7:30AM at the Jaycee Stage - Frontier Park Race Site 

If you are participating VIRTUALLY and cannot attend pickup and would like your packet shipped, please add the shipping option to your checkout!

Event Contact Info

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Place

Frontier Park & Katy Trail, St. Charles, MO

Event Website

Additional Event information can be found at http://www.infantlossresources.org.

Directions

Frontier Park & Katy Trail, St. Charles, MO

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