Empty Arms Vermont

06/02/2026

JUNE SUPPORT OFFERINGS: As June brings longer days, warmer sunshine, and the beginning of summer, we hope you find moments of comfort and renewal in the season ahead. Whether you are carrying fresh grief or honoring memories from years ago, we hope this season offers opportunities for connection, reflection, and gentle care.

Please visit www.emptyarmsvermont.org to join us at a support group or yoga class in June. 🌦 Send us a message with any questions and we'll follow-up with you!

05/30/2026

Our hearts are FULL from a great day together (finally some sunshine!). Thankful to the numerous family, friends, community members, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and vendors who make this event possible.

We surpassed our goal and raised $57,792 toward supporting bereaved families through pregnancy and infant loss. Thank you!

Grief is hard – but a griefy good time is possible when we support each other. 💛

05/30/2026

Good Grief 5K Run & Walk is here - see you soon! Check in starts at 9 AM.

Event Details
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 1000 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403

Timing
9:00 AM: Check-in and day-of registration opens (coffee and bagels until supplies run out!)
9:45 AM: Warm-up with Manny from Snap Fitness
10:00 AM: Run & Walk begins
11:15 AM: Awards announced

Event Highlights
Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream
Live music from The Smokey Newfield Project
Kids Zone with face painting and balloons & games from the Big Blue Trunk
Tostadas from Cha Cha Garna
Chain of Remembrance Craft
Time to gather, connect, and honor those we love and remember

*Proceeds benefit Empty Arms Vermont, providing bereavement support for pregnancy and infant loss.

05/29/2026

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for the Good Grief Run & Walk! Find the Empty Arms team at Healthy Living in South Burlington TONIGHT from 5-8 pm to skip the check-in line and pick up your bib before race day. Tomorrow morning, check-in is from 9:00 am-9:50 am. Arrive early for free coffee and bagels from and ! The run/walk starts at 10:00am, rain or shine!

05/26/2026

We are so grateful to have Ridgeline Real Estate Company as the Presenting Sponsor for the Good Grief Run and Walk for the second year in a row!

Head to www.goodgriefvt.org to register (there is still time!) and help us reach our fundraising goal of $55K by Saturday!

05/23/2026

Just ONE week to go before the Good Grief Run & Walk! Let your friends and family know there’s still time to register and join in this amazing event. We are less than $10,000 away from our fundraising goal of $55,000 - give today at www.goodgriefvt.org.

05/22/2026

Thanks Jack Thurston My NBC5 for the interview and spreading the word about the Good Grief Run & Walk! www.goodgriefvt.org

The renamed Good Grief 5K Run & Walk is a fundraiser for Empty Arms Vermont, which provides support to families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or an infant FULL STORY⬇️

05/19/2026

Less than two weeks to go before the Good Grief Run & Walk on May 30! We are so close to our fundraising goal of $55,000 – THANK YOU! Help us raise $10,000 in the next 10 days by giving to a fundraiser or starting your own at www.GoodGriefVT.org. 🏃‍♀️💪

05/14/2026

The Good Grief Run & Walk returns on Friday, May 30, bringing our community together to support Vermont families after pregnancy and infant loss.

Hosted by Empty Arms Vermont, this family-friendly morning event helps fund free peer support groups, remembrance events, and grief resources for families across Vermont. Pregnancy and infant loss affect more families than many people realize—1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss, and no one should have to navigate that grief alone 💛

Whether you run, walk, stroll with kids, or come simply to support the cause, everyone is welcome.

The morning includes:
• Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream 🍦
• Live music from Smokey Newfield Project 🎶
• A Kids Zone with face painting, balloons, and games from the Big Blue Trunk 🎈
• 5K Run & Walk options for all ages and abilities, including an “Ice Cream Only” participant option
• A warm, welcoming community atmosphere

Join us for a meaningful morning supporting local families.

Register here: www.goodgriefvt.org

*Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Ridgeline Real Estate!*

05/12/2026

Calling all perinatal professionals 💛

OBs, midwives, nurses, doulas, therapists, lactation consultants, social workers, and care teams — join us for the Good Grief Run & Walk!

Come walk, run, connect, and show families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss that their community cares. Whether you support patients in the clinic, hospital, office, or community, your presence matters deeply.

Bring coworkers, wear your practice swag, and be part of a meaningful morning filled with remembrance, connection, and support. We would love to have you there. 🏃‍♀️✨

May 30, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington
REGISTER: www.goodgriefvt.org

*All proceeds benefit Empty Arms Vermont, a bereavement support non-profit for pregnancy and infant loss.

The Good Grief 5K Run & Walk is on Saturday May 30, 2026 to Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run & Walk, 2K Walkers, Virtual 5K, and Ice Cream Only Participant.