Jack’s Jog 5k

Event Overview

• Event Name: Jack's Jog 5k
• Date: October 3, 2026
• Location: 789 Myrick Park Dr, La Crosse, WI
• Event Link: Jack's Jog 5k

Inspiration Behind the Event

• Honoring Jack: Jack's Jog is inspired by a sweet baby boy named Jack and his mom's desire to keep his memory alive.
• Life-Altering News: On January 27th, 2020, a routine 20-week ultrasound turned the world upside down for Jack's parents, Brad and Jamie.
• Diagnosis Journey: After several consultations and testing, they received a tragic diagnosis of triploidy, a life-threatening condition.
• Final Moments: Jack was born still on May 12, 2020, at 6:46 PM, and his family created cherished memories during their time together.

Purpose of the Jog

• Awareness Month: October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month.
• Support System: Jack's Jog will honor and remember all babies taken from their families too soon.
• Safe Space: The event aims to provide a supportive environment for parents, families, and friends to share stories of their lost babies.
• Fundraising Goal: All funds raised will be donated to local hospitals for their pregnancy and infant loss bereavement programs.

Community Impact

• Connection: Jamie hopes attendees will feel comfortable saying their baby's name and knowing they are not alone in their grief.
• Memorializing Lives: Every participant will help ensure that the little lives of lost babies are remembered and honored.
• Supporting Families: The event emphasizes the importance of community support for families navigating their own journeys of loss.
• Lasting Legacy: Labor of love to carry on Jack's legacy, showing that even though he is not here, he still has a purpose in this world.