Fund raisers for the Josh Rojas Foundation: We will post any fund raisers for our foundation in this section, so please see below for our the Josh Bouts and the Used Soccer Equipment Drive.
Area Grief Events: When we were looking for support and guidance, we had no idea where to look for events that could assist us while we traveled on this agonizing journey. When we hear of an event that we think might benefit the grieving community, we will place the information in this section. However, be sure to visit The Compassionate Friends website www.tcfrochester.org or the Lifetime Care website www.lifetimecare.org for events, as well. Please let us know if you are aware of any events that might benefit our bereaved community. We will gladly add the event to our list. They will also be posted under our Support Advice section.
Upcoming Grief Events/Workshops:
MONROE COUNTY:
Writing: A Way Through Grief People who are looking for active ways to express and manage challenging grief reactions will find this class to be helpful. Topics will include tips on journaling, reprints, suggested books (such as Transcending Loss), and support for personal exploration. No previous writing skills are necessary. This program is limited to 12 participants. For more information and to register, contact Theo Munson at (585) 214-1414. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, September 20-December 20, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $5 per session.
Ceremonies of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
An opportunity to celebrate the memory of loved ones who have died, and acknowledge the enduring strength of their families, friends and caregivers. Music, readings, family tributes and memorial rituals highlight the ceremony. Open for the general public as well as hospice families. No charge. Sponsored by Lifetime Care Hospice.
Rochester: Sunday, November 20, 1:00 p.m. at Harold K. Coleman Chapel, Murphy Hall, St. John Fisher College, Fairport Rd., Pittsford, NY. (near the south entrance of St. John Fisher). Call (585) 214-1574 by November 15 to RSVP.
Wayne/Seneca Counties: Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Waterloo/Seneca Falls, 2468 Route 414, Waterloo, NY. Please RSVP by November 28 to Lori at 315-332-2563 or 800-562-1650.
Ceremony of Remembrance for our Children (any age) who Have Died Before Us
RSVP by December 8th with full name of child honoring and number of people who will be attending to email or phone numbers below.
Ceremony with music, harpist, children’s names read, candlelighting, poetry.
Bring photos (framed pictures able to stand work best, no larger than 8 x 10) by 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 11th.
Light refreshments following the event.
Please submit by December 5th picture of your child to be included in a slideshow.
If you are not able to RSVP in time, please come anyway
Limited transportation assistance may be available
For information call: Elaine Deacon, 585-889-2574; Peggy Solka, 585-265-4585 or contact childrenneverforgotten@gmail.com
The Josh Rojas Used Soccer Equipment Drive
Each May at the Wegman’s Irondequiot Challenge Travel Soccer Tournament, bins of gently-used soccer equipment are collected. The drive continues at the Brockport International Soccer Festival in July. After we compile and sort the equipment, donations are then sent to various places and organizations locally and around the world. More information on this event is posted under Josh’s Gifts.
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