For the bereaved families we support, Christmas is often a time filled with grief, memories bittersweet or even painful. And it’s not just memories that evoke pain: the bunny comforter, worn from love, that they cuddled as they slept; the bike in the garage that saw a different adventure every weekend; their favourite book that was read 100 times over – these treasured objects, full of memories, can be unbearable reminders of a child who is no longer here. For some of the families we support, this will be their first Christmas without their child. For others, the pain returns year after year – sharp, silent and often invisible to the world around them. On average, five children sadly die every week in our area. For many of those families, their child’s death will be completely unexpected, sudden. We meet families in the rawest moments of grief – sometimes just hours after their child has died. And that support continues through the weeks, months and years that follow.
Louisa, Family Support Worker
How your donation helps
Families were supported by our bereavement service this year.
Face-to face and telephone contacts were made to bereaved families.
New families have been referred to our bereavement service in the last 12 months.
Bereaved families have attended one or more of our events this year.
Recent donations
Katy Epps
Such an incredible charity that do the most special and amazing things filled with love and dedication … Read more
Such an incredible charity that do the most special and amazing things filled with love and dedication. My sister Hayley works for this wonderful charity.
Russell Thatcher
Hoping Santa and his reindeer bring lots of love, joy and happiness to all the children and their families … Read more
Hoping Santa and his reindeer bring lots of love, joy and happiness to all the children and their families. Also always remembering our grandson beautiful Harrison Cordina. Grandad, Grandma and Auntie Zara
Yvonne Epps
This is a wonderful charity, they were amazing when a dear friend of ours lost their son. My daughter works for the charity … Read more
This is a wonderful charity, they were amazing when a dear friend of ours lost their son. My daughter works for the charity and I know how dedicated the staff are. I hope you receive lots of donations to help others when they need the support.