Courtney

Courtney Hiller is the co-chair of this year's Butterfly Run Kelowna. In 2021, she faced the unimaginable heartbreak of losing her son Luca due to a condition incompatible with life. After a TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons), this profound loss ignited her passion for supporting others as they navigate the devastating journey of loss. Since then, Courtney has been working with BC Women's Hospital on the "Supporting the Stillbirth Journey" initiative to improve the stillbirth experience for families. She also hosts Bereaved Mamas community connection events in Peachland and Kelowna, firmly believing that healing happens in community.

Katrina

Katrina Yorston-McCaskill, an Osoyoos local, is a dedicated advocate committed to supporting parents coping with infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. Her personal journey, marked by the delivery and loss of her daughter Zaria due to a placental abruption and PPROM in May 2022, fuels her passion for connecting with others facing similar challenges. With empathy and resilience, Katrina strives to provide comfort and guidance, offering a supportive hand to those navigating the difficult paths of grief and healing.

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Casey

Casey Faherty, our dedicated race coordinator, is a local mom of three who is deeply passionate about supporting and connecting with other bereaved parents. She endured a complicated pregnancy with her middle child, Lucy, who was born at twenty-three and a half weeks gestation. As a micro preemie, Lucy fought hard for five months in the NICU before she passed away in November of 2021. After the loss of Lucy, Casey felt isolated and longed for ways to connect with other parents—to hear their stories and share Lucy's. Casey is honored to be part of this amazing team to support bereaved families so that nobody walks this path alone.

Riley

Riley Wilkinson is the new volunteer coordinator on our team. After struggling with infertility and the subsequent loss of her daughter in 2023, she has found passion and meaning in connecting with other bereaved parents and those navigating their fertility journeys. Riley grew up in Kelowna and now lives in the South Okanagan. After years of trying to conceive and connecting with the fertility clinic in Kelowna, Riley gave birth to her stillborn daughter at 25 weeks in 2023. Following this catastrophic loss, Riley knew she needed the support of those who had walked this road before. When she found the support of the Butterfly Run, it ignited a passion for connecting with other bereaved parents and those who are braving their fertility journeys. As she continues her fertility journey and IVF, Riley is grateful to help bring the vision of the Butterfly Run to the Okanagan, ensuring no one feels they are on this walk alone.

Aiden

Aidan Mayes, our dedicated Media Coordinator, brings her passion and resilience to the Butterfly Run Kelowna. Aidan's journey through infertility and loss has deeply shaped her commitment to supporting bereaved parents. On Thanksgiving 2023, Aidan and her partner, Dan, planned to announce their pregnancy to their families with an ultrasound photo, celebrating their love and excitement. Tragically, their joy was stolen when Aidan experienced a miscarriage, leaving her in pieces after two trips to the emergency room and six days bedridden. This devastating loss at 10-11 weeks gestation transformed a dream into a nightmare, yet it also revealed the depth of love and support surrounding her. Despite the heartbreak, Aidan's experience has ignited a passion for connecting with other bereaved parents, ensuring they don't have to suffer alone. Her dedication to raising miscarriage awareness is evident in her willingness to share her story, hoping it brings solace to others facing similar challenges.