Peterborough Butterfly Run

12/25/2025

As we rush into the holidays I am reminded that this season can be both beautiful…and incredibly hard.

For those walking through infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth or unmet longing, this season can magnify everything you’re carrying.

The sounds.
The traditions.
The unseen empty spaces.

Holding space for every heart this holiday season 🤍

12/18/2025

We often receive donations around the holidays, which we are greatly appreciative of. We just wanted to let you know that if you wish to donate, please visit www.ptbobutterflyrun.ca. Team and individual donation pages through our registration platform are closed until we open the 2026 race in February. Thank you in advance.

Note that all donations are processed, receipted, and held in trust with the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF).

10/10/2025

For all those in our community that may want to participate in another community event for Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month PRHC is hosting a Candlelighting Wednesday October 22 at 7:00pm.

Individuals and families affected by perinatal loss are invited to join us at PRHC on Wednesday, October 22 for a candle-lighting service. All are welcome. For details, email lkillen@prhc.on.ca

10/09/2025

Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day is coming up on October 15th and local organization, It Takes Grace is hosting a candlelight event at Roger’s Cove at 6:45pm.

For more details please email
ittakesgrace@gmail.com

10/01/2025

October is recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

A month that carries much weight for each of us.

It is a time where we get to honour the babies we never got to hold, the ones we didn’t keep, and the grief that knows no timeline.

To every mom and dad carrying a silent ache you are not alone and this October, we remember them together, we say their names, we share their memories and honour those that love them.



GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation

09/12/2025

Incase you missed it 🦋

Registration has opened for the pilot Nature Retreat being held this October at Tecasy Ranch.

If you have questions or are interested in this upcoming event feel free to reach out to Amy Watson at Hospice Peterborough- awatson@hospicepeterborough.org.

GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation Hospice Peterborough

08/31/2025

Thinking of our community this weekend, as we mark International Bereaved Father's Day on the last Sunday of August.

Honouring all the dads/partners today and the immense courage they bring to all of it… the grief, the hope and the healing.

08/02/2025

We know summer feels like it has only just begun, but September will be here before we know it, and you just might want the upcoming PAIL conference to be on your calendar.

PAIL is hosting their second biennial Connected in Care Conference this September 24-26, 2025!

Find all the details at Pails link below

https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca/conference

06/15/2025

This Father’s Day, we hold space for all the dads and father figures whose heart might be feeling a little extra heavy this weekend.

We honour the silent and enduring strength it takes to carry both-the love and the grief, the anger and the joy, the sorrow and the hope.

Wishing you a gentle Father’s Day 🩵🦋

GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation

05/12/2025

Just over 2 weeks ago we were all together in Millennium Park for the 2025 Peterborough Butterfly Run. Harrison Perkins Videography/Photography was there and captured so many wonderful moments from the day. This includes speaking to many of you. Please take some time to watch and share this video. We are truly inspired by your strength and compassion.

05/11/2025

Wishing you a gentle Mother’s Day as you honour your stories, your motherhood and the babies you love today and every day💜

GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation

05/09/2025

We have been thinking a lot about our loss community this past week…

It could be because Bereaved Mother’s Day just passed or because Mother’s Day weekend is coming up….but whatever it is, we feel the weight of it.

The magnitude of your stories, the courage, the sorrow, the hope, the greatest love possible…all of it.

Thinking of you all as you walk through these days with the unimaginable weight of carrying your love and grief together.

Wishing you a gentle week as you honour your motherhood today and everyday 🤍.

GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation