2024 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
It’s Tinsel Trail season, and we’re proud to continue our annual tradition of supporting the Alabama Chapter of The TEARS Foundation by sponsoring their tree! This year’s tree is a labor of love, brought to life with the help of some of our team, who volunteered their time to create ornaments and assist with decorating. We’re honored to contribute to raising awareness for such a meaningful cause in our community. If you’re in the Huntsville area, we encourage you to take a stroll through the Tinsel Trail and enjoy the creativity and heart behind every tree. We’re especially proud of the TEARS Foundation’s incredible work—be sure to check out their tree and the difference they’re making.
2023 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
The TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter participated once again in Huntsville’s beloved Tinsel Trail, decorating a live Christmas tree in Big Spring Park with heart and purpose. Redstone GCI was honored to sponsor their tree, and their team create ornaments for the tree, many of which included the names of children honored by families, making the display a heartfelt tribute to those the Foundation supports. With more than 400 trees lining the park, each one tells a story, and the TEARS Foundation’s tree shares a powerful message of compassion for families who have experienced the loss of a child.
We are proud to support the TEARS Foundation and to help bring visibility to their work providing financial assistance and bereavement care to grieving families across Alabama.
The 2023 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
October 28, 2023
Redstone GCI was proud to once again serve as a Gold Sponsor for the TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter’s Rock & Walk for Children. This meaningful event brings the community together to support families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies along the path, creating a space for remembrance, healing, and connection. We are proud to support the TEARS Foundation in providing ongoing emotional care and resources to grieving families across Alabama.
2022 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
Huntsville’s Big Spring Park came alive with holiday spirit during the annual Tinsel Trail, featuring live Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and families. Redstone GCI was proud to sponsor the TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter’s tree, helping share their mission of supporting families who have lost a child. The tree was decorated with many ornaments bore the names of children honored by families, adding a deeply personal and meaningful touch to the display. The TEARS Foundation’s tree served as both a festive display and a symbol of hope, honoring the memory of little ones gone too soon while raising awareness for the critical services the Foundation provides. We are grateful to stand beside the TEARS Foundation in their work to provide comfort, financial relief, and community support for grieving families.
The 2022 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
September 3, 2022
Redstone GCI was proud to once again serve as a Gold Sponsor for the TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter’s Rock & Walk for Children. This meaningful event brings the community together to support families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies along the path, creating a space for remembrance, healing, and connection. We are proud to support the TEARS Foundation in providing ongoing emotional care and resources to grieving families across Alabama.
2021 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
Each year, Huntsville’s Tinsel Trail turns Big Spring Park into a sparkling holiday destination with hundreds of uniquely decorated live Christmas trees. This year Redstone GCI was proud to sponsor the TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter’s tree, continuing our tradition of supporting their mission. The decorated tree included ornaments featuring the names of children honored by families, creating a meaningful tribute to those the Foundation serves. The TEARS Foundation’s tree shone brightly among the displays, serving as a reminder of the community’s ability to come together in compassion and support. We are honored to help raise awareness for the TEARS Foundation’s vital programs and to be part of a holiday tradition that brings joy, connection, and purpose to the season.
The 2021 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
September 25, 2021
The TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter hosted the 2021 Rock & Walk for Children, bringing the community together to support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies lining the path, finding hope and connection through rocking in chairs or walking laps.
Redstone GCI proudly served as a Gold Sponsor, helping raise awareness and support for grieving families. The event continues to provide comfort, resources, and a sense of community for those navigating the loss of a child.
2020 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
Redstone GCI was proud to sponsor the TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter’s tree for Huntsville’s Tinsel Trail in Big Spring Park, continuing our support of this meaningful holiday tradition. The decorated tree included ornaments featuring the names of children honored by families, creating a heartfelt tribute to those the Foundation serves.
Despite the challenges of 2020, Tinsel Trail brought holiday cheer to the community with dozens of live Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and families, transforming the park into a festive and inspiring display. We are honored to stand with the TEARS Foundation in supporting families who have lost a child, raising awareness for their vital programs, and spreading hope and comfort throughout Alabama.
The 2020 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
October 3, 2020 (Virtual and in-person)
The TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter hosted the 2020 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children as a hybrid event with both virtual and in-person participation, bringing the community together to support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies lining the path, finding hope and connection while rocking in chairs or walking laps together. Redstone GCI proudly served as a Gold Sponsor, helping raise awareness and support for grieving families. This year, 10% of all Rock & Walk fundraising efforts were dedicated to providing emergency assistance, including food, rent, or utility relief, to families financially affected by the Pandemic. The community exceeded the fundraising goal of $5,000, raising $5,100 to provide comfort, resources, and aid to those in need. We are honored to support the TEARS Foundation in their mission to build awareness, foster community, and bring hope and practical assistance to families navigating the loss of a child.
The 2019 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
May 4, 2019
The TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter hosted the 2019 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children, a meaningful event bringing the community together to support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies lining the path, finding hope and connection through rocking in chairs or walking laps together. The event creates a space for remembrance, healing, and celebration of these young lives. Redstone GCI was proud to serve as a Gold Sponsor for this inspiring event. Together with other supporters, the community exceeded the fundraising goal of $5,000, raising $5,400 to provide comfort, resources, and support to grieving families. We are honored to support the TEARS Foundation in their work to build awareness, foster community, and bring hope to families navigating the loss of a child.
The 2018 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
April 28, 2018
The TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter hosted the 2018 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children, a heartfelt event bringing together community members to support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies lining the path, finding hope and connection while rocking in chairs or walking laps together. The event creates a meaningful space for remembrance, healing, and celebration of these young lives. Redstone GCI proudly served as a Gold Sponsor once again, helping to raise awareness and provide support for grieving families. Our sponsorship joined the efforts of the broader community in offering comfort, resources, and encouragement to families navigating the loss of a child. We are honored to continue supporting the TEARS Foundation in their mission to build awareness, foster community, and bring hope to families across Alabama.
The 2017 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children
April 29, 2017
The TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter hosted The 2017 Alabama Rock & Walk for Children, bringing the community together to support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Participants honored the children whose names appeared on butterflies lining the path, finding hope and connection while rocking in chairs or walking laps together. The event provides a space for remembrance, healing, and celebration of these young lives. Redstone GCI was proud to serve as a Gold Sponsor for the first time, helping raise awareness and support for the Foundation’s mission. Our sponsorship joined others in the community in providing comfort, resources, and encouragement to grieving families. We are honored to support the TEARS Foundation in their work to build awareness, foster community, and bring hope to families navigating the loss of a child.
2019 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
2018 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
2017 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
2016 Tinsel Trail Decorated by The TEARS Foundation
Redstone GCI is proud to sponsor the TEARS Foundation – Alabama Chapter’s tree for the very first year of Huntsville’s Tinsel Trail in Big Spring Park. This inaugural participation helped kick off our annual tradition of supporting families who have lost a child. The tree is decorated with ornaments bearing the names of children honored by families, making the display a meaningful tribute to those the Foundation serves. Tinsel Trail features live Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, nonprofits, and families, transforming the park into a festive holiday wonderland. Our sponsorship helped raise awareness for the TEARS Foundation’s mission to provide financial and emotional support to grieving families across Alabama. We are honored to have been part of this first Tinsel Trail and to continue supporting the TEARS Foundation in bringing hope, comfort, and resources to families in need.
About The TEARS Foundation
The TEARS Foundation seeks to compassionately lift a financial burden from families who have lost a child by providing funds to assist with the cost of burial or cremation services. We also offer parents comprehensive bereavement care in the form of grief support groups and peer companions.
The need is great in the state of Alabama. There has been an increase in pregnancy and infant deaths over the last few years and Alabama is now one of the leading states for infant death, surpassed only by Mississippi. There are no government funds available to support bereaved families who need to make final arrangements for their baby and ongoing support to rebuild their lives. Together we can support these families and make a difference in Alabama.
About Tinsel Trail
Tinsel Trail is a display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park. Over 400 trees will decorate the park for the holiday season. Intended to promote holiday cheer and community unity, each tree is reserved and decorated by a local business establishment, group, or family.
The Tinsel Trail was originally founded as a project of The Downtown47. Tinsel Trail is now a project of Downtown Huntsville, Inc., an organization responsible for ensuring Downtown Huntsville is a vibrant and sustainable downtown through economic studies, dynamic new and redevelopmed properties and unique events just like Tinsel Trail.
About the Alabama Rock & Walk
The heart of our Rock and Walk is to let bereaved families know they are not alone. We strive to build awareness about pregnancy and infant loss by bringing the community together to support these families. As we rock in chairs or walk laps together, we honor the children whose names appear on butterflies lining the path and are reminded that we can find hope. We celebrate their lives by rallying the community around these families and coming together for an uplifting gathering. We hope you will join us in supporting these families and honoring their children.