Bill and Myra MacLean lost their son Trevor in 1995 and created ICMP to help other parents in the same heartbreaking situation. The beautiful park, with its memorials and monuments, offers a quiet place to mourn and remember the lives of children gone too soon. Annual events serve a similar purpose, says co- president Lorna Jenkins. “Parents who have lost a child often withdraw from social activities. ICMP events provide a supportive space to reconnect, surrounded by others who offer the unique gift of shared understanding.” One such event is the Fall Auction and Turkey Dinner, being held this year on November 15 at Credit Union Place. Board member Leonard Arsenault first suggested the dinner as a fundraiser and it has become a cherished annual event. The dinner includes a speaker who shares their story of loss, but also of healing and hope. Auctioneer Allison Smith brings an infectious joy to the evening, lifting the spirits of all who attend. “The dinner is not just about raising funds, but also bringing people together to honour the children we have lost and strengthen our shared “We never truly get over a loss, but we can move forward and evolve from it.” — Elizabeth Berrien
commitment to supporting those who need it,” says Jenkins. “Memories of a lost loved one can feel raw but can also comfort us when we need it most.” Further support can be found in ICMP’s Fall Retreat for parents who have lost a child. There are a few spaces left for the September 13 session; contact Jenkins at 902-439-0489 to register. Dinner tickets go quickly. To purchase, contact an ICMP board member, connect through Facebook, or contact 902-439-0489. "We are so grateful for the support of our donors and volunteers,” says committee chair Heather Carver. “Because of their generosity, no grieving family ever feels alone.”
ABOVE (L-R): Seated: Bill MacLean (Founder), Standing: Dave Blanchard, Lorna Jenkins (Co-President), Jim Thompson, Glen Gillis (Co-President)
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