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For participating in Butterfly Run Ottawa

Our story…

On August 24, 2022 our world came crashing down when we unexpectedly lost our baby boy and girl, Ryder and Rachel, due to early labour at 20 weeks into pregnancy. Despite the inexplicable pain and shock, we have also been overwhelmed and grateful for the ongoing generosity and support, and many still reach out to ask how they can help. For anyone interested, and in a position to do so, we invite you to consider donating to the Butterfly Run’s largest fundraising campaign of the year. 


The Butterfly Run Ottawa aims to raise awareness and support around pregnancy loss, infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and infertility in Ottawa and surrounding areas. All proceeds from the run are donated to Roger Neilson House (RNH), a wonderful organization providing pediatric palliative care; support and bereavement services for parents who have lost a baby or child; and many other services for families dealing with these devastating circumstances. The RNH has helped us start to navigate life after losing our beautiful twin babies and will continue to support us in our healing journey. We hope that in fundraising we can show our appreciation and bring more awareness to these incredibly important organizations.


- Ryan & Rhiannon

Help us raise money for Roger Neilson House

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 20 Dany Lapointe So very sorry for your loss. May you find strength in each other. CA$264.13
Sep 20 Jess & George In memory of your beautiful babies, Ryder and Rachel ❤️ CA$105.65
Sep 20 Gwen Hughes 💘 CA$42.26
Sep 20 Nathalie Lacroix In memory of your precious angels Rachel and Ryder 💜💙 CA$26.41
Sep 20 Elvira Renaud In memory of our precious angels Ryder and Rachel. Forever in our hearts. I’m in awe of your strength and grace. Love you all CA$264.13
Sep 20 Love Uncle Rob and Bev Sending love and strength to you both at this time. Keep the faith. CA$52.83
Sep 20 Tom and Claire In memory of my grandchildren, Ryder and Rachel ❤️❤️ CA$158.48
Sep 20 Meghan & Shaun Deschamps We love you forever ❤️❤️ CA$52.83
Sep 20 Allie McDonald 🦋 💜 💙 CA$52.83
Sep 20 Jenna Renaud & Matt Hudson In memory of Rachel and Ryder ❤️❤️ we love you all so much xo CA$52.83