Any death is tragic. Losing a child by any means is devastating. But the loss of a baby is also the death of dreams, hopes and
possibilities. And often times the death of a baby becomes the birth of isolation and misunderstanding.
We, baby-loss families, are apart of an elite group that no one ever wishes to be a part of.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
This month recognizes the loss of so many parents' experiences across the United States and around the world.
It has become a time to raise awareness regarding this topic and to discuss, educate, and provide resources and support
for parents and family members who are engaged in the family building process and/or have lost a child.
What a great way, in October, to honor and celebrate our babies.
5K Update
Thank you for your continued support of our mission throughout the years, we are grateful for everyone who has shown up and walked alongside us the past 10 years. It is with a sadden heart that the Faith Rose 5K committee has decided to NOT put on the 5K event this year.
The 5k has been such an impactful event for bereaved families, and it has been an absolute privilege to walk alongside you as you've honored your babies. We would like to continue to support bereaved families in a small way by continuing to put together support packages for local hospitals. We will need your help to raise money. Please visit the donate section of our website for more details.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us honor the babies gone too soon.
Faith Rose 5k Infant and Pregnancy Loss Committee
Faith's Story
On November 8, 2013 at the Douglas County Hospital, our world was shattered when our daughter, Faith Rose Lopau died during an emergency C-section delivery at full-term. As my husband Justin and I were going through the worst nightmare of our lives, along with our trust and faith in God, we found comfort in those most important to us that continually surrounded us with their love and prayers and continue to do so to this day. It is with God, encouragement and support that we are able to wake up every morning and continue to live our lives, despite the fact that we must do so without our beloved daughter. Support groups, counseling, and many hours of prayers are a few ways that we are able to cope with our devastating loss. The most important and rewarding therapy of all, is to continue to talk to others about Faith, and to remember her impact that she made on each of us, even if only for a short time.
Maria & Justin Lopau
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we'll ever do."
- Brene Brown