And a child shall lead them: St. Francis walk honors memory of lost infants

BEECH GROVE, Ind. – St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers will host its 24th annual Walk to Remember Saturday, Oct. 3.

Hundreds of families from around central Indiana who have lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death are expected to participate. Family members will read poems about their babies, the reading of their names and a memorial balloon release.

The walk begins at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital-Beech Grove (1201 Albany St.) and treks to nearby Sarah T. Bolton Park. Transportation is available for those unable to walk that short distance. A reception for the families will follow the day’s events.

St. Francis representatives also will be on hand to discuss ways to cope with losing a child and to explain the hospital’s Memories to Hold support group for grieving families.

For more information about Walk to Remember, call 317-865-5199.