STORY TELLERS CAMPAIGN

Welcome to the Storyteller's Campaign!
Though this campaign runs year-round, we’re launching it in October in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

We all have a story to tell. One of the things we love most about Walk With Me is the opportunity it gives us to create space for all of our loss-families to feel empowered to share theirs. As many of you know, October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time dedicated to celebrating and honoring the precious lives of the little ones we have lost. This year, and to highlight the significance of this special time, Walk With Me is deeming October "Story Tellers" Month. Our goal is to spark a movement in our community where families feel encouraged to share their stories and empowered to raise awareness, foster community, and ignite hope in the process. Here's how you can get involved:

1. Share Your Story - 

We all have the power to change the narrative through our story and get people thinking. In October, we are going to share our stories, we invite you to share yours too, and together become "Story Tellers."  Consider creating a personalized donation page using Walk With Me's donation software and your story. Then, share your page with the people in your circle. You never know whose heart you will touch in the process. Tag us on Instagram (@walkwithmedotorg), and make sure to add #WWMstorytellers and #WWMstorychangers to your post!

If you are interested in creating a page, please follow the below link and complete the “Story Tellers” campaign form and our team will get to work on creating your page right away! 

2. Join The Challenge  - The devastating truth is that if you look closely enough, the reach of pregnancy and infant loss in our community leaves no one unscathed. The saving grace is that our community is full of people who continually make a difference in the lives of loss-families. We lovingly call this group of people "Story Changers," as their support truly has the power to change the story of a bereaved parent's journey.

If you consider yourself a Story Changer, the challenge this October is to find a way to go above and beyond and make a difference in this community. Whether you think of a special way to honor a baby, show love to your favorite L&D nurse, or send a gift to a loss-family, any kindness (big or small) goes a long way. Let's change the story in our community together! When you all conquer this challenge, please tell us about it!! Tag us on Instagram (@walkwithmedotorg), and add #WWMstorytellers and #WWMstorychangers to your post!

3. Strengthen The Community - During Story Teller's Month, our team has come up with several ideas for those interested in pouring back into the Walk With Me community and or raising the funds needed to support the next generation of Walk With Me families. Every donation collected, big or small, will have lasting effects on another family's story. Every donation makes a difference. See ideas below: 

    -Plan an activity: Consider planning an honorary walk, disc golf tournament, or yoga session in remembrance of a beautiful baby that was lost, and ask the members of your crew that attend to make a donation in that baby's name.

    -Host an Event: If hosting people is your ultimate love language, maybe consider planning an event with a purpose. Invite the crew over for a poker night, ladies' brunch, or special dinner party, with the event centered around telling your story and financially supporting Walk With Me. 

We already have so many amazing community partners who have committed to hosting a beneficiary event during October. Please help us in supporting their efforts by visiting our “Story Tellers Event” page to see what is happening around our community and ways you can contribute.