Amazing Inspiration for Amazing Race Canada

Photograph published in the Edmonton Journal on March 2, 2013.
Photograph copyright Shaughn Butts. Article written by Elizabeth Withey.

The Edmonton Journal featured my husband Aaron and I and our children in an article called, “Edmonton-area Teams Vie for Spot on Amazing Race,” published on March 2, 2013 by Elizabeth Withey. That’s right, we have officially applied to run the race of a life time – and do it all for one very special little man.

While the applicants’ reasons for racing vary, Aaron and I applied for Amazing Race Canada to run for our sweet Zachary.

After losing a child, mourning takes place not only for the precious child but also the future imagined for them; a future full of experiences, relationships and meaning. When Aaron and I heard about Amazing Race Canada, we thought, ‘What a great way for us to have a huge adventure and do things that Zachary will never have the opportunity to do.’

We are still praying/holding our breath/positive thinking/patiently waiting for a phone call saying “You’re in!” but even if that call never comes, I believe I live differently every day because of Zachary and I strive to live a full, happy life on my son’s behalf. That is what matters.

I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to talk about Zachary in the Edmonton Journal article. I love sharing our family’s journey with the hope of encouraging others who also struggle with this kind of tragic loss.

Watch our Amazing Race Canada audition video by clicking here.