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Display a luminary to support grieving children & teens on Nov 21st for Children’s Grief Awareness Day.

In honour of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, our Children’s Grief Centre hosts an annual Light the Path evening for our clients. We invite you to create a luminary and place it on your porch to show your support for our clients and other grieving children, and teens.

Make A Paper Luminary

See instructions here!

Spread Awareness

Post your creations to social and tag us so we can share them!
@hospicecalgary #LightThePorchYYC

Share this image with your friends and family to spread the word!

2023 Children's Grief Centre Client Luminaries

Other Supports

Online Resources

Our resource library is an always-evolving collection of resources and information to support individuals and families facing any advanced illness or following a death. The resources are available to everyone and cover various illness, death, and grief topics. Browse the library to find content created by our team, links to resources from other organizations, and book recommendations for all ages.

Education

Almost 2000 people a year benefit from our in-service consultation, training, seminars, and accredited workshops. Individuals and groups that call on us for training and resources include anyone who would like to broaden their understanding of palliative care and grief personally or professionally.