Legacy Walk/Run honours pregnancy and infant loss
June 27 gathering in Nose Creek Park includes family activities, pancake breakfast, and DJ—with proceeds supporting free counselling.
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The Legacy Walk/Run, presented by the Scott Smed Foundation and the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre, takes place June 27 to honour those grieving pregnancy or infant loss and raise awareness around the isolation many families face.
Participants can choose between five-kilometre and two-kilometre routes. In past years, families have walked together in groups, and some mothers have walked with strollers. The event includes a DJ, Disney characters, a play zone for toddlers, a large playground, pancake breakfast, and face painting.
Board chair Jamie Khory describes it as more than a fundraiser. "The Legacy Run, it's a remembrance event, it's a community gathering and, you know, a way to ensure support for the next family who needs it."
Khory says grieving mothers and families don't often seek help, leaving them feeling alone. The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre offers free counselling and other services to those struggling with this type of loss. "When you're newly grieving, you know, you're kind of in survival mode," Khory explained. "Accessing support in that moment can often feel impossible for people."
According to Khory, 51 per cent of people struggling with infant or pregnancy loss end up leaving their jobs within the first year due to lack of mental support. In the first quarter of 2026, PILSC took in over 120 new clients.
Khory points to a societal reluctance to discuss personal loss. "We have been taught to not talk about personal issues with the fear of making others uncomfortable," she said. However, pregnancy losses are common, and the stigma around discussing them needs to be broken. Research shows individuals who receive early intervention don't suffer the same mental strain as those who wait.
"Showing support or getting support, people know it's not going to erase the grief, you're not going to forget what happens," Khory said. "But it helps people process it in a healthy way."
Funds raised through the walk/run support PILSC's free services. The event gathers at Nose Creek Park.