November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Seasons Centre will be taking this opportunity to support, advocate and raise awareness about the needs of grieving children, teens, and their families.
Did you know, the third Thursday in November has been designated as Children’s Grief Awareness Day? This November 21st, we are taking the opportunity to let grieving children know they are not forgotten in the midst of their grief. Seasons Centre will be honouring the 39,700 children across Canada each year that experience the death of a parent or sibling and we would like you to join us.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED – Our Children Grief Awareness Month Campaigns and Events
Flag Raising Event
SAVE THE DATE: November 14th 2024 (To be confirmed)
TIME: 12pm
LOCATION: Barrie City Hall
You’re invited to join Hospice Simcoe-Seasons Centre, City of Barrie’s Mayor Nuttall, and partners as we raise our flag to commemorate the start of Children’s Grief Awareness Month.
Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium
DATE: November 12th and 13th 2024
TIME: 11am-5pm
LOCATION: Virtual
Click here to Register
The Canadian Alliance for Children’s Grief (CACG) and Seasons Centre are proud to co-host the Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium – Canada’s fourth annual virtual conference designed specifically for those who support grieving children and youth on November 12th and 13th. Please join us for a unique and exciting educational event that will help to build your capacity to support grieving children, youth, and families in the communities you serve. Click here to register.
Barrie Colts Charity Hockey Game
DATE: November 16th 2024
LOCATION: Sadlon Arena in Barrie
Click here to Register
We are very excited to have partnered with the Barrie Colts to light the town blue and host a Charity Hockey Game on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Various sponsor levels are available, including a limited edition game day jersey, click here to find out more.
Light the Town Blue
DATE: November 1st to November 30th
LOCATION: Your home and/or organization
Light the Town Blue throughout the month of November. Local businesses, citizens and organizations are encouraged to join us, click here for more details. SHARE your blue light photos with us on Instagram and Facebook. Chance to WIN a Limited Edition Barrie Colts Jersey. Use #ChildrensGrief and #LightUpBlue and Tag @seasonscentre
Click here for more information on Children’s Grief Awareness Month and Day.
