SUPPORTER SPRING 2019
The loss of a loved one, whether to a known terminal illness or an unexpected traumatic event, feels unbearable. The impact is huge and at times overwhelming. It is difficult enough for adults to deal with their own grief, let alone having to support children through the pain and confusion of the loss of a precious loved one. For nearly 20 years, AnglicareSA has offered grief support to children and young people through its Star Bear and Star Bound camps. Recently family camps have provided support to children and their families. Our Star Bear family camps create a safe space for grieving families to share their experiences and learn how to cope with grief. Helping families to heal
You can donate today by: • Completing the tear-off slip and returning it in the Reply Paid envelope provided • Calling 8305 9200 to make a donation over the phone • Visiting our website at www.anglicaresa.com.au/donate On behalf of the children and families that come to us in their time of grief
Parents are given the tools to support their children, and through the sharing and therapeutic activities, children develop skills to help understand and manage the emotions related to grief. Facilitated by trained grief counsellors supported by a team of amazing volunteers, Star Bear is the only program of its kind in South Australia. Your support will enable us to help to provide more family camps.
– thank you.
Jude and her children attended the first AnglicareSA Star Bear family camp in 2018 after suffering the gut-wrenching loss of their husband and father. Reflecting on her experience at camp, Jude said: “Star Bear camp was a series of moments. Moments with my kids, and moments with these other amazing parents who have been through very different experiences, all equally horrific. What I really hoped for, was my children to interact with children like them. I wanted them to meet other children who have lost a dad through death. I wanted them to feel “normal”. “What the three of us learnt at the Star Bear camp was... it’s the memories that matter.” We’ve been absolutely blown away by the support for our annual flagship fundraiser, the Cathedral Banquet , with all event tickets sold out. However , you can still go into the draw to win a brand new Toyota Corolla valued at $26,000 via the Cathedral Banquet raffle. With only 500 tickets available, the odds are great! Buy your $50 raffle ticket today at https://anglicaresa.com.au/product/raffle-tickets IT’S A SELL-OUT
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