Lucas is running the Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon in memory of his dear friend Jackson (pictured) on the second anniversary of Jackson's death, to raise funds for TCF. Support Lucas in memory of Jackson here:

Bereaved parent and TCF volunteer, Peter, invites you to join him on his next walk on Wednesday 6 August, starting at 11am, around Blickling Hall, near Aylsham in Norfolk. Find more information and booking here:

Bereaved fathers are invited to join us at a Support Day in London on Saturday 18 October. A previous attendee told us, “you can listen to other bereaved fathers, share experiences and feel less isolated.”.Find info & booking here:

Sow seeds in remembrance of your precious child, sibling or grandchild. All seed packets are personalisable and Funeral Seeds will donate some of the proceeds to TCF when you tick 'The Compassionate Friends' when ordering. Browse seed packets here:

Words by Nicole Gabert.

On Saturday 20 September St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Suffolk will host their annual service, Remembering Together, for everyone who has experienced the death of a child, whatever their age & cause. It is open to all and there is no need to book.

This year, TCF organised our first ever walking fundraiser, One Step at a Time. Over 4300 miles were walked over May & almost £22000 raised to support grieving families. Read about our walk around Broadlands Estate to end One Step at a Time:

"Twenty years on, James’s memory is as vivid as ever. flowing through all I do. In each connection made, each talk given, each sunflower placed with care, his story echoes — not only as remembrance, but as a call to protect others.".Read in full here:

We are looking for generous sponsors for our supportive leaflet, 'My child has died. How do I talk about my grief?'.Due to the size of this leaflet, sponsorship cost is £650. Please get in touch at info@tcf.org.uk for more information.

Today we're highlighting an in-person support group in Bristol for parents bereaved by suicide. All our support groups are run by bereaved parent volunteers. If you would like more information, please contact us on helpline@tcf.org.uk or 0345 1232304 (between 10am-4pm & 7pm-10pm)

Are you bereaved by a Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy? You can contribute to meaningful change in how SUDEP is managed within the medical community, & how clinicians can better support bereaved families & caregivers. Find the questionnaire here:

Ellie is running her first ever sponsored 5K through Blackpool Illuminations on 16 August in memory of her brother, Oliver. Support Ellie here:

TCF volunteer & bereaved parent, Rebecca, invites bereaved parents, adult siblings & grandparents to join her on a walk through the stunning wetland landscape at Cotswold Lakes on Sunday 3 August, meeting at 10.45am. Find more information and booking here:

TCF offer bereaved parents & adult siblings the chance to connect with similarly bereaved families. When you experience something so traumatic & isolating as losing a child or sibling, it can make such difference to connect with people who understand how you feel. #FeedbackFriday

Would you like to write a song in memory of someone you have lost?.The Swan Song Project is a charity that helps bereaved people remember lost loved ones in song. If you are interested in their services, you can find out more on their website -

Come and join us at our support day for bereaved parents on Saturday 4 October at the Glasgow Westerwood Hotel. Bereaved parent volunteers will facilitate a mix of sharing sessions and creative workshops. Find more information and booking here:

Teresa and Shirley's walk at Nowton Park, Suffolk has been rescheduled for Saturday 2 August. Bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents are invited to join them. Find more information and booking here:

Bereaved dad, Richard, wrote an recorded a song in memory of his son, Leo, with The Swan Song Project. He wrote an article for TCF to share about his son, his loss, and how he has come to cope with his grief. Read the full article on our website:

Bereaved parent & volunteer, Sheila, invites bereaved parents, grandparents, adult siblings & well-behaved dogs to join her on a walk in Catbells. Find more information and booking here:

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