Bridget’s Run to help Barrie hospital going virtual this year

'Our goal has always been to ensure no family endures pregnancy or infant loss alone,' says founder - Sept. 29, 2020 9:00 AM by BarrieToday Staff

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ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
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For the last two years, Bridget’s Run has taken place to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month, with hundreds of participants’ side-by-side running in support of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Obstetrics Bereavement Program and Bridget’s Bunnies. 

This year, Bridget's Run has transitioned to a virtual experience taking place on Oct. 17 where everyone is invited to run or walk on their own route, when they can over course of the day.

"Our goal has always been to ensure no family endures pregnancy or infant loss alone. This couldn’t be more pressing when so many parents are literally left physically alone in their grief due to the pandemic and the importance of physical distancing measures," says Theresa Morrison, founder of both Bridget’s Bunnies and Bridget’s Run.

With over 300 participants already registered this event will see supporters donning their running shoes any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 and completing a 1 km, 5 km or Bunny Hop at their own pace.

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Source - Barrie Today