Foreknown Ministries, a Colorado nonprofit, is honored to host the annual Colorado Wave of Light and looks forward to the third annual remembrance event on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
With 1 in 4 pregnancies ending in loss, that means you either know someone or will know someone who will walk through loss. This staggering statistic begs the question, why aren’t more people talking about pregnancy or infant loss? Where is the support and the community for women and men walking with one another during deep grief from the passing of a baby?
Alyson Brown and Kelsi Cole, best friends and co-workers were pregnant just weeks apart and both experienced the stillbirths of their expected children, within two weeks of one another. In their grief, they asked the same questions and struggled to find a place where families could come and just “be”. So they stopped searching and started building a community where these losses would be acknowledged. That is where Foreknown was born.
October is known for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, with the 15th recognized as “Remembrance Day”. Historically, the “Wave of Light” on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, is where families would light a candle at 7:00pm in their respective time zones in remembrance of their baby(ies), thus creating a wave of light throughout the world. After 2020, Foreknown recognized that most bereaved parents remained isolated and alone in their grief. And if there is one thing that year taught us, it is that we need community! That is exactly why the Colorado Wave of Light was created. No-one should have to walk through grief alone, so Foreknown invites individuals and families alike from the four corners, to join together in Colorado Springs for an evening of remembrance.
COLORADO WAVE OF LIGHT EVENT DETAILS:
Who is this event for?
The Colorado Wave of Light is for those who’ve walked through any kind of pregnancy OR infant loss. It is also for their family and friends.
Where is the Colorado Wave of Light?
The 2024 event will be hosted at David C Cook, 4050 Lee Vance Drive, Colorado Springs 80918
When is the event?
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 pm, with the doors and food trucks opening at 5:30 pm.
Do people need to register?
Yes! The event itself is FREE to attend but attendees do need to register. They can go to www.coloradowaveoflight.com to register and find out more information.
The Wave of Light, provides an opportunity for bereaved families, along with their loved ones, to join together in a community candlelight vigil, a “Reading of the Names” ceremony, a reflective walk through 50,000 pink, blue, and white lights, and receive a message of hope and encouragement. There will be food trucks and a special “Kid’s Corner” including bubble machines and glow-in-the-dark face paint for kids who’ve lost siblings, so bring your family with you!
Sponsor a Memorial Light in Memory of your baby or a baby in Heaven
A $100 donation to Foreknown Ministries will sponsor a “Wave of Light” memorial light. It includes a cluster of five, 10-foot light poles in memory of your baby (pink, blue, or white). A personalized sign will be displayed in front of your baby’s light during the event, and their name will be featured in the program*. At the end of the evening, parents are welcome to take their sign home. Your contribution will help raise awareness and provide support to other bereaved families throughout Colorado and beyond. *Names must be submitted in registration before October 10th to be included in the Wave of Light event program. Memorial light signs can still be made up until the 15th.
Attendees and supporters can also participate in the “Forever Known” fundraising campaign, furthering the mission of Foreknown Ministries and providing support for the Colorado “Wave of Light”. Join a team or start your own fundraiser and help Foreknown spread hope to more parents who desperately need it!
Foreknown Ministries offers a free texting community, free monthly digital support groups, events, courses, coaching, and more. To find out more about Alyson and Kelsi’s stories as well as the offerings of Foreknown Ministries and Foreknown Men, visit www.foreknownministries.org.