Almonte Walk
Welcome to the Ottawa area 2024 Moonlit Memory Walks - join us on October 17th under the full moon light!
Meet Your Host: Jen Thompson
Jen is a dedicated member of HHA’s Eastern Ontario Chapter and a facilitator of the “Our Babies, Our Grief” program, providing compassionate support for those who have experienced the loss of an infant or pregnancy. She invites you to join her on October 17th to walk in honour and remembrance of loved ones who have died, regardless of how long or briefly they were with us.
Event Schedule
Thursday, October 17, 2024:
6:30 Gathering at Start of Walk
6:45 Candle Lighting Ceremony
7:00 Walk Begins
8:15 Post Walk Reception
Join Us in Making a Difference
By joining us for this year's Moonlit Memory Walk, you're not just honoring the memories of loved ones who’ve died; you're also fueling vital work right here in your community. With the funds raised at this year's event, we’ll be able to expand several key programs and initiatives within our Eastern Ontario Chapter:
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Partnership with Public Libraries: We've already begun collaborating with the Ottawa Library on Death Cafes & Education, and your fundraising efforts will help us further develop this partnership. We're also excited to extend our Death Education programming to additional libraries across Eastern Ontario.
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Our Babies, Our Grief: This year, we've reintroduced monthly check-ins for individuals who've experienced pregnancy or infant loss. We're also working on customizing this support program to reach older adults who navigated their loss in an era with very limited support. And in memory of 15-month-old Eric Elliott, we recently launched a scholarship fund to train more Infant & Pregnancy Loss Support Professionals. Your fundraising contributions help us sustain and grow all these aspects of our Pre and Perinatal Hospice program.
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Houseless Hospice Project: Over the last several months, we've been developing a complete care offering that addresses the dying, death and grief needs of the houseless and street involved population. Your donations will support a local pilot program that develops comprehensive services and support to houseless individuals facing death in the Ottawa area.
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And more! Explore our Eastern Ontario Chapter page for details on additional initiatives shaping our community.
Your participation in the Moonlit Memory Walk propels these efforts forward, ensuring that essential programs thrive and support reaches those who need it most in our region.
Join a Team:
If you would like to walk with others in support of an HHA program that's dear to your heart, check out which teams you can already join or find out how you can create your own team here!
See Who's Walking:
Visit our Participants Page to find out who else is signed up to walk in your area!
Prizes for Top Fundraisers
This year, we're thrilled to announce that incredible prize packages await our location's top three fundraisers! These exceptional individuals who go above and beyond to support our cause will be rewarded for their dedication and hard work.
Join us at the post-walk reception, where these prizes will be presented, adding an extra touch of excitement and celebration to this meaningful event.
Connect with Us
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