Council asked to proclaim October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month ahead of Brockville Butterfly Run

Brockville City Council is once again being asked consider a proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15, 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

The proclamation, brought forward in advance of the annual Brockville Butterfly Run, calls on the City of Brockville to recognize those affected by infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and child loss.

The Brockville Butterfly Run is a local grassroots initiative aimed at creating community, building awareness and raising funds for programs supporting people who have experienced loss.

As previously reported, organizers with the Brockville Butterfly Run presented more than $11,000 in March 2026 to two local organizations supporting families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss -QueenCare – it’s a Mom Thing received $7,094, while Lachlan’s Light Canada received $4,219.

The funds were raised during last year’s Brockville Butterfly Run, held Oct. 5, 2025 at Blockhouse Island, which saw 119 participants come out and support the cause. Lesley Patry told Brockvilleist that they hope to raise between $10,000-$15,000 this year.

This year, the 2026 Brockville Butterfly Run is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the south entrance of the Brockville Railway Tunnel.

Participants can choose between one-kilometre and five-kilometre routes and funds raised through the event will once again to towards QueenCare and Lachlan’s Light Canada.

You can visit the Race Roster website to register to walk or run in the event or to make an online donation. Registration must be completed by Oct. 2.