Jack's Jog is inspired by a sweet baby boy named Jack and his mom's desire to keep his memory alive. \u00a0On January 27th, 2020, a routine 20 week ultrasound turned the world upside down for Jack's parents, Brad and Jamie. \u00a0Expectations that their third baby was perfect and healthy turned into devastation and fear. \u00a0Their baby was not perfect and healthy. \u00a0There were several significant findings on the ultrasound indicating that their baby had a life-threatening condition and would need further evaluation. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Four days later, Brad and Jamie spent an entire day at a higher level of care where they met with several specialists, had more in-depth ultrasounds and lab work that would diagnose their baby's condition. \u00a0Results of the tests would take several days but Brad and Jamie were warned that whatever the result was, it was fatal. \u00a0Their baby would not survive. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Three days later, Brad and Jamie received a phone call with their baby's diagnosis-triploidy. \u00a0He had an entire extra set of chromosomes. \u00a0This was not compatible with life. \u00a0As most babies with triploidy are miscarried in the first few weeks of pregnancy, doctors had no idea how long Brad and Jamie's baby would survive. \u00a0There was no way to predict whether he would make it to full term, if he would be born alive, and if so, how long he would live after birth. \u00a0<\/p>\n
On May 11, 2020, at a routine appointment, they heard the words they feared but expected: "there's no heartbeat." \u00a0Jack was 36 weeks along. \u00a0Jack was born still on May 12, 2020 at 6:46pm. \u00a0Jack's parents and two older brothers spent as much time as they could with him and created many memories that they will cherish forever. Since Jack was born, it's been Jamie's mission to ensure that the world knows about her sweet baby boy that never got to come home. \u00a0His little life matters and even though he is not here, he still has a purpose in this world. \u00a0<\/p>\n
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. \u00a0Jack's Jog is a 5k run\/walk that will take place at Myrick Park with the intent of honoring and remembering all the babies who were taken from their families too soon. \u00a0It will be a place for parents, families and friends to find support and a safe place to talk about their babies and share their stories. \u00a0Jamie wants people to feel comfortable to say their baby's name and know they are not alone in their grief. \u00a0All of the funds raised at this event will be donated to local hospitals for their pregnancy and infant loss bereavement programs to continue to support families navigating the journey of losing their baby.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","url":"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/WI\/LaCrosse\/JackSJog5k","external_race_url":null,"external_results_url":null,"fb_page_id":null,"fb_event_id":null,"address":{"street":"789 Myrick Park Dr","street2":null,"city":"La Crosse","state":"WI","zipcode":"54601","country_code":"US"},"timezone":"America\/Chicago","logo_url":"https:\/\/d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/generic\/genericImage-websiteLogo-245810-1741486042.8253-0.bNZpFA.jpg","can_use_registration_api":"F","real_time_notifications_enabled":"F","events":[{"event_id":1227234,"race_event_days_id":427402,"name":"Jack's Jog 5k","details":null,"start_time":"10\/2\/2027 17:00","end_time":null,"age_calc_base_date":null,"registration_opens":"10\/13\/2026 09:31","event_type":"running_race","distance":"3.1 Miles","volunteer":"F","require_dob":"T","require_phone":"T","registration_periods":[{"registration_opens":"10\/13\/2026 09:31","registration_closes":"6\/2\/2027 00:59","race_fee":"$20.00","processing_fee":"$2.20"},{"registration_opens":"6\/2\/2027 01:00","registration_closes":"10\/3\/2027 00:59","race_fee":"$30.00","processing_fee":"$2.80"}],"sub_event_ids":[],"previous_year_event_id":1082159,"giveaway":"T-Shirt"},{"event_id":1082159,"race_event_days_id":378889,"name":"Jack's Jog 5k","details":null,"start_time":"10\/3\/2026 17:00","end_time":null,"age_calc_base_date":null,"registration_opens":"11\/25\/2025 09:31","event_type":"running_race","distance":"3.1 Miles","volunteer":"F","require_dob":"T","require_phone":"T","registration_periods":[{"registration_opens":"11\/25\/2025 09:31","registration_closes":"12\/26\/2025 00:59","race_fee":"$30.00","processing_fee":"$2.80"},{"registration_opens":"12\/26\/2025 01:00","registration_closes":"7\/1\/2026 00:59","race_fee":"$30.00","processing_fee":"$2.80"},{"registration_opens":"7\/1\/2026 01:00","registration_closes":"10\/3\/2026 18:00","race_fee":"$40.00","processing_fee":"$3.40"}],"sub_event_ids":[],"previous_year_event_id":951482,"giveaway":"T-Shirt"},{"event_id":951482,"race_event_days_id":336582,"name":"Jacks Jog 5k","details":null,"start_time":"10\/4\/2025 17:00","end_time":null,"age_calc_base_date":null,"registration_opens":"1\/16\/2025 09:31","event_type":"running_race","distance":"3.1 Miles","volunteer":"F","require_dob":"T","require_phone":"T","registration_periods":[{"registration_opens":"1\/16\/2025 09:31","registration_closes":"9\/1\/2025 00:59","race_fee":"$25.00","processing_fee":"$2.50"},{"registration_opens":"9\/1\/2025 01:00","registration_closes":"10\/5\/2025 00:59","race_fee":"$30.00","processing_fee":"$2.80"}],"sub_event_ids":[],"previous_year_event_id":null,"giveaway":"T-Shirt"}]}}