Organization Type: A Memory Grows is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Outreach: Serves as an outreach to grieving parents and as a resource to hospitals, clinics, hospice groups, churches, and other nonprofit organizations.
Innovation: It is only the second organization of its kind in the United States.
Mission: Focuses on bringing support to families on their journey of grief, offering hope and companionship.
Event Details
Participation: Open to anyone who wants to honor the lives and legacies of children.
Timing: The race is not officially timed, but many serious runners participate.
Community: Participants include grieving parents, family, friends, community supporters, and casual runners and walkers.
Experience: An uplifting event that embodies hope, community, and love.
Impact of Participation
Support Provided: Since 2017, A Memory Grows has offered retreats, events, resources, and support.
Geographic Reach: Available to parents in 17 different states and Canada.
Fundraising Goals: Proceeds from the Legacy 5K will provide hope and support to grieving families.
Service Expansion: Funds will allow the organization to expand services and reach more families in need.