Where will this year's in-person event take place?
This year's Walk of Remembrance: Miles for Margaret, Lydia and All Babies Gone Too Soon will take place at Palmetto Islands County Park, beginning at the Sweet Gum Shelter. The address is: 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Once you arrive to the park, tell the attendant you are there for the Walk of Remembrance and they will direct you to the Sweet Gum Shelter where the event begins.
Does my Walk of Remembrance registration include entry to the park?
No, registration for the Walk of Remembrance does not include your entry fee for Palmetto Islands County Park. You will have to pay the park attendant $2/person (ages 2+) upon your entry to the park. If you are a Charleston County Parks Gold member, then you will not be required to pay the entry fee.
What time should I arrive for the in-person event?
Check-in begins at 9:30 am at the Sweet Gum Shelter. We recommend arriving as close to 9:30 am as possible to allow time for park entry, parking, checking in, picking up your shirt, enjoying the live music and participating in remembrance activities before the welcome ceremony. The welcome ceremony with baby name reading will begin at approximately 10:30 am, followed by the walk.
What does the in-person Walk of Remembrance entail?
Starting at 9:30 am, we will have live music and various remembrance activities for families to participate in. (For example, we will have craft supplies for you to create a sign for your baby that you can carry with you while you walk.) The welcome ceremony will beegin at 10:30 am and will include a baby name reading to recognize and honor all of the loved and missed babies. Immediately following, we will begin the remembrance walk, which will be approximately 1 mile along a paved trail surrounded by beautiful scenery. You are also welcome to enjoy the park after the event ends - there is a playground and other walking trails for you to explore as you wish!
Are babies and children welcome to attend?
Yes, absolutely! This is a family friendly event. We encourage you to bring the whole family to honor and remember the many loved and missed babies.
Will there be restrooms at the event?
Yes, restrooms will be available near the Sweet Gum Shelter and other locations throughout the park.
What does being a "virtual participant" entail?
Registering as a virtual participant means that you support the Walk of Remembrance: Miles for Margaret, Lydia and All Babies Gone Too Soon and will walk in your own location. You will also receive a Walk t-shirt with your registration, which will be shipped directly to you AFTER the event.
On the morning of September 19th at 10:30 am ET, tune into Facebook Live to watch the welcome ceremony and baby name reading. Be sure you are following our Facebook page.
How should I register?
You can register as an individual, create a team, or join a team.
As an individual, you are pledging to participate but not fundraise. You can also include a donation with your registration, if you would like.
If you create a team (many teams are in honor of a baby), you are pledging to fundraise. You’ll create your own personal page, share your story and photos, set goals, and get sponsors. With the help of social media, that’s really easy to do!
By joining a team, you are adding to the fundraising goal of that team. You are registering and participating as a member of that team.
You can also choose to make a general donation to the event without registering.
How much does registration cost?
See the registration page. The cost varies depending on whether you are an in-person or virtual participant. All registrations include a Walk of Remembrance t-shirt.
How do I include a baby's name on the t-shirt?
You must register by Thursday, August 23rd to include a baby's name on the t-shirt. When you register, you'll be asked to provide the baby's name. Please list the name exactly how you'd like it to be listed on the t-shirt.
What does this year's t-shirt look like?
A sample of this year's t-shirt will be displayed soon! It is a soft and comfortable t-shirt that you will want to wear all the time. All submitted babies' names will be included on the back of the shirt, as well as sponsor logos.
How soon will I receive my t-shirt?
In-person participants will pick up their shirt during check-in at the event. Virtual participants will receive their shirt by mail AFTER the event (within a couple weeks as long as there are no mail delays that are out of our hands).
Are you looking for sponsors?
YES! Please see our sponsor page here and share with anyone you know who might be interested in serving as a sponsor. All proceeds benefit Count the Kicks and help to save babies!
What are funds raised from the event used for?
Count the Kicks is an evidence-based stillbirth prevention and awareness campaign that teaches expectant parents the method for, and importance of, tracking fetal movement daily during the third trimester of pregnancy. Research shows that a change in movement is sometimes the only indication that a baby is in distress and needs to be checked by your doctor.
Each year in the U.S., nearly 21,000 babies are stillborn. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual number of stillbirths far
exceeds the top five leading causes of death among children aged 0-14 years combined,including unintentional injuries, congenital anomalies, pre-term birth, homicide, SIDS, and heart disease. Based on CDC provisonal 2024 data, the U.S. lost an average nearly 55 babies EVERY DAY. Research indicates that at least 25% of stillbirths are preventable. Thousands of lives could be saved annually.
Through the Count the Kicks campaign there is a community of moms who are in tune with their bodies and their babies, letting providers know when something feels off. Time and time again this system works and babies are being saved across the country.
All proceeds from Miles for Margaret, Lydia and All Babies Gone Too Soon will be used to directly impact our mission to prevent stillbirth and save babies in South Carolina and beyond by assisting with the expansion of Count the Kicks education and resources for South Carolina maternal health workers, expectant parents and the community-based organizations that support them. Healthy Birth Day, Inc. is the 501(3)(c) creator of the Count the Kicks campaign. Learn more at www.countthekicks.org.
Other questions?
Contact chswalkofremembrance@gmail.com