“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller
The impact of these memorials is profound. As one ICMP supporter notes, “I’m so happy to have found this group of empathetic and compassionate people. We have a memorial tree that's growing so well. To me it symbolizes time that keeps passing and the fact that we are still getting along through life with our pain. The beautiful park rises every spring with beauty that leaves me in awe of nature. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful place on our already beautiful Island.” To offer more support to grieving families, ICMP now offers eight-week grief counselling sessions in the spring and fall, along with a new one-day retreat planned for the summer. Anyone interested in participating can call or text 902-439-0489. As a non-profit organization, ICMP relies on donations and its annual fundraisers–a
Spring Concert in June and Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction in November–to maintain and add to the park. “Our ICMP board works long volunteer hours together to ensure ICMP continues to grow, giving families who are suffering this unimaginable loss a place of healing in nature,” says secretary Lorna Jenkins. “When they’re feeling all by themselves and struggling with their grief we hope they might find comfort in this place.”
International Children's Memorial Place 2115 Scales Pond Rd, Kinkora 902.598.6380 www.icmplace.org
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