The launch of the 2009 Holiday Bereavement Care package drive is here. Through our previous drives in 2008 and 2009, over 100 care packages have been donated in honor of your children. This annual drive has aided us in being able to supply 450 care packages to over 20 metro area hospitals, and we are currently working to continue to expand to other hospitals.
The holidays, a time for family, can be the hardest time of year for families who have suffered the loss of a child. If you are looking for a way to honor and remember a child this holiday season, A Walk to Remember would like to invite you to Sponsor-A-Care-Package in a child’s name.
By sponsoring a Care Package, you can help a family by giving the gift of cherished memories. With the limited time that families have to honor the memory of their child, it is critical that bereaved parents receive the resources available to help ease the pain of their loss.
Not only will you change the lives of another family, but by donating the full cost of a package ($40) you have an opportunity to honor and share the memory of your own child or the child of a friend or loved one. Sponsored packages will be given a beautiful hang-tag stating that this package was sponsored “In loving memory” of the child you choose. We know that times are difficult now, so if you are unable to donate the full cost of a care package you may choose to donate a smaller amount. Even a small donation of $10 can help us achieve our goal to deliver as many Care Packages as possible to families in need.
Please visit our Care Package Donation Page to view a sample bereavement package, sponsor a package, or donate another amount to help support our Bereavement Care Package program. With your help, we can ensure that bereaved parents in Colorado receive the greatest gift they could ask for: the gift of memories.
Thank you for all your support,
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Greetings!
With the 2009 Walk to Remember behind us, we want to share with you the news from our most recent Walk.
2009 Walk Highlights
While the weather for the 2009 Walk was cold and snowy, over 600 people attended to remember their babies and warm their hearts by participating in this year's Walk.
This year's program was highlighted with songs sung by Jen Jones, Raychel Thomas and Tanya Coon, poems and letters read by loving parents and a dove release. The gray sky was brightened by families and friends releasing a colorful balloon when their baby's name was read in memoriam.
T-Shirt SALE Blowout
Extra 2008 and 2009 t-shirts will soon be available for discounted purchase in the WTR online store. To purchase your additional t-shirts, please visit the Walk to Remember website. This can be a great memory box memento. Limited quantities are available!
Online Auction
The 2009 Online Auction was a huge success! With over 100 bidders bidding on over 100 items, we are proud to say the gross proceeds exceeded $9,000! All proceeds go towards the Bereavement Care Package and Education Programs in front range hospitals.
If you were unable to pickup your auction items at the walk, you can arrange for pickup or shipping (fees apply) of your auction items by emailing amy.lugowski@walktoremember.org.
Thank you again for your ongoing support of A Walk to Remember as we provide resources to families through their journey, so they may not walk alone...
Sincerely,
A Walk to Remember
