Noah's Quest 2024
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 at 8:00am: Join us for a 1K Kiddie Run, 5k Walk and 5k run dedicated to everyone who has experienced the loss of a child or the hope of having one, as well as those who offer their support.
To register for the event, please click here.
The event will be held at Sandy Bluff Park, located at 36910 Goldenrain St., Sandy, OR.
Race Packets, including custom sports socks and other goodies, can be picked up on Friday, June 28th, at the Sandy Community and Senior Center (38348 Pioneer Blvd) from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, or during the opening ceremony on the day of the event starting at 8:00 am.
The event will take place rain or shine, though we reserve the right to cancel in extreme weather circumstances. In case of cancelation, entry fees will be utilized as a donation to the Brief Encounters support group.
Don't miss your chance to participate in our exciting raffle! You could win a 2-night stay at a beautiful home in Astoria. Purchase tickets in advance ($1 each or 7 for $5) at the Sandy Community Center (38348 Pioneer Blvd.) or at the event. (Participants will receive 1 ticket with their goody bag! Must be present to win.)
At 11:00 am, we are honored to have Pat Schwieber as our guest speaker. Pat is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in bereavement care, serving as a nurse, educator, and counselor. She co-founded support groups such as Compassionate Friends, Brief Encounters, Parents of Murdered Children, and Suicide Bereavement. Pat is also the author of several books, including "When Hello Means Goodbye: A Guide for Parents Whose Babies Have Died," "Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss," "We Were Gonna Have a Baby But We Had an Angel Instead," and "Someone Came Before You." Established in 1992, Brief Encounters is a non-profit, non-sectarian support group for parents who have experienced the loss of their babies before, during, or after birth. Through informal and mutually supportive meetings, bereaved parents and their families share stories, discuss issues related to pregnancy and infant loss, and honor the memory of their children. By participating in discussions or simply listening, attendees gain insights into grief and learn how to heal through understanding and compassion. For more information, please call 503-699-8006 or visit our website at www.briefencounters.org.
