Lucy Ford Week October 19–24, 2026 · Milton, Georgia
In October of 2025, our family lost our daughter, granddaughter, and niece, Lucy, only days after she was born. The Painted Horse Foundation grew out of that loss — and out of the community that carried us through it.
Every event during the week raises money for The Painted Horse Foundation, which provides financial assistance, community support, and grief resources to families experiencing pregnancy, infant, and child loss.
This October marks Lucy's first birthday and the foundation's first year, and we're honoring both with the first-ever Lucy Ford Week, running October 19 through 24, 2026.
Lucy Ford Week Sponsorship Oppurtunity
If you own a business — or know someone who does — sponsoring Lucy Ford Week is one of the most direct ways to help.
Your sponsorship funds the foundation's work and puts your business in front of our community, including our Instagram, and our weekly newsletter There are three tiers: Legacy, Remembrance, and Hope. Each tier includes tickets to the dinner, as well as advertising on our social media, email, location in Milton, and 5k merch.
The Lucy Ford Benefit Dinner, Tuesday October 20th
The most intimate night of the week, our benefit dinner begins with welcome champagne, followed by four courses, each paired with a Painted Horse wine, with a silent auction throughout. Seating is at shared tables of 6, 8, and 12, so you'll spend the evening alongside others who came for the same reason you did.
It's $185 per person, and every dollar supports families facing pregnancy, infant, and child loss.
Lucy Ford Jackson Memorial 5k Saturday, October 24th
Join us for the first annual Lucy Ford Jackson Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 24th at The City of Milton Park & Preserve. The course follows the park's winding gravel path with boardwalk sections along the route. This is a run/walk event — runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. Every participant receives a race T-shirt, award medal, water, and snacks at the finish line, and a coupon for one glass of wine or one beer at Painted Horse Winery & Vineyards.
Lucy’s Farm Friends Presale
Lucy's Farm Friends were modeled from 8 real animals (and a bee!) on our farm.
Each plush comes with its animal's name and story, so it arrives as a keepsake your kids (or you) can keep for years. Here's how it works: reserve yours on our site, then pick it up at the tasting room when the first run arrives — or add shipping if you can't make it out. Either way, 100% of the proceeds go to the foundation.