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IN THE MEDIA

January, 2026

BC Quality Awards Winner - Leadership in Advancing the Patient Voice

Kimberly Lockhart was honoured with the Leadership in Advancing the Patient Voice award at the 16th Annual BC Quality Awards in 2026 for her work with the Butterfly Support Network and advocacy that has transformed support for people affected by reproductive loss in British Columbia.

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December 19, 2025

Hanna Ross: Volunteer, Butterfly Run Kelowna - New Fertility Guidelines

Interview focused on recent changes to fertility-related recommendations, policies/best practices.

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November 24, 2025

Statement: Butterfly Run Support Network

Janet’s statement from Hansard Broadcasting highlights that The Butterfly Support Network provides no-cost counselling, peer support and resources for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss and infertility. Since 2019, they have supported nearly 10,000 people through community-funded programs like the Butterfly Run, ensuring no one grieves alone.

October 9, 2025

7th annual Butterfly Run held in Vancouver

The 7th annual Butterfly Run was held in Vancouver over the weekend. The event is an opportunity for families who have experienced infant and pregnancy loss to come together to find comfort and support.

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October 3, 2025

‘A taboo grief that nobody talks about:’ Nanaimo run creating conversation around pregnancy loss

The Butterfly Run Nanaimo on Oct. 4 at Westwood Lake raises awareness for pregnancy and infant loss. Organizer Erin Sowerby Greene hopes to break the silence around this grief. Funds support the Butterfly Support Network, offering counselling, support groups, and bereavement boxes for parents. All are welcome.

June 15, 2025

Navigating Father's Day after the loss of a child

Butterfly Support Network Vice Chair Stanley Hung shares his experience with loss and the importance of better supporting grieving dads on Global News Morning with Jennifer Palma.

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May 29, 2025

Advocates are calling for standardized care for stillbirths

Kimberly Lockhart, the founder of the Butterfly Support Network, joins Gloria Macarenko to talk about advocating for preventing stillbirths and providing much needed support to grieving families.

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Sep 25, 2024

Bereaved Mamas breaking down the stigma around reproductive loss with the Butterfly Run Kelowna

Butterfly Run Kelowna team members Courtney Hiller and Aiden Mayes join Kelowna Now to talk about the stigma associated with perinatal loss.

Jul 4, 2024

BC Today, July 4: Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Founder Kimberly Lockhart and fertility coach Laura Spencer join BC today to share about pregnancy loss, infant loss and infertility.

Jul 1, 2024

More support for pregnancy, infant loss needed, advocates say

CBC discusses the impact of pregnancy and infant loss on families and the importance of emotional support and community, including the Vancouver Butterfly Run.

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Jan 6, 2024

Supporting Bereaved Parents with Butterfly Run’s Kimberly Lockhart

Kimberly shares her story, and offers insights for navigating perinatal loss.

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Health Matters: Pregnancy and infant loss

Oct 11, 2023

2023 Co-Chair Laura Markle joins Global News to talk about the Butterfly Run in Vancouver and spread awareness about perinatal loss.

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Oct 3, 2023

My Son's Legacy, the 2023 Butterfly Run & Giving Back

Founder Kimberly Lockhart shares her story and highlights some of the work Butterfly Run Vancouver is doing to support those experiencing perinatal loss and infertility.

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