The goal of Noah's Walk is twofold. First, we are working to raise money to support research, education and awareness efforts aimed at reducing the number of people who experience pregnancy and infant loss. Secondly, this event is intended to honor all babies who have been lost and give their families an opportunity to recognize them.

Noah's Walk 2011 was held on Sunday, October 16. More than 150 gathered at the North Dam Mill in Biddeford for a two-mile walk through downtown Biddeford and Saco. The walk was followed by a candlelight vigil in honor of babies who have been lost. The event raised more than $1200 for First Candle, an organization dedicated to providing resources for families grieving the loss of babies through stillbirth and sudden infant death and also to supporting research into causes and prevention. Click here to learn more about First Candle.

Thank you to the volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible, especially to Hannaford and Union House Pizza for providing in-kind donations. Special thanks also goes to Lisa Quinn Photography for documenting the event. Finally, we'd like to thank everyone who showed up to support this cause - your presence helped create awareness, which is an important part of our mission.

Please stay tuned to this site for event pictures and information about next year's Noah's Walk. In the meantime, if you would like to donate to the Noah's Walk Fund at First Candle, please click here.

If you have any questions about Noah's Walk or would like to know how you can get involved, please contact Lindsay Schuenke at lindsay_schuenke@yahoo.com or Katherine O'Connor at akkath4@gmail.com.