David and Jamie Meredith Run the 2025 Boston Marathon to Support Families Who Are Grieving

A Marathon of Firsts: David and Jamie Meredith Take on Boston to Support Families Who Are Grieving Running Boston is about more than the miles. When David and Jamie Meredith decided to run the 2025 Boston Marathon, it wasn’t because they were lifelong [...]

Chloe Marguils Runs the 2025 Boston Marathon to Honor Family, Resilience, and Grieving Children

A Race for Resilience: Chloe Marguils Runs Boston to Honor Her Mother and Support Grieving Families For Chloe Marguils, running has never just been about fitness or competition. It’s about strength, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond she shares with her mother. Chloe’s mother [...]

Emily Haroz Runs the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of Her Daughter, Noa

Running with Purpose: Emily Haroz Honors Her Daughter Noa in Her First Boston Marathon For Emily Haroz, running has always been about movement—not just in the physical sense, but as a way to process, reflect, and heal. This year, as she prepares for [...]

Ali and Catherine O’Brien Run the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of Their Parents

A Family Tradition: Ali and Catherine O’Brien Run the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of Their Parents For Ali and Catherine O’Brien, running has always been more than a sport. It’s a connection to family, a bond that started in childhood, and a [...]

Jesse Barnes Runs the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of His Son Merrill

Jesse Barnes Runs the 2025 Boston Marathon in Memory of His Son Merrill Jesse Barnes' world changed forever in 2022 when his son Merrill died unexpectedly at the age of 22. A senior in college, Merrill had a bright future ahead of him. [...]

Governor Healey Proclaims November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month

We’re honored to announce that Governor Maura Healey has officially proclaimed November as Children’s and Teens’ Grief Awareness Month in Massachusetts! This important recognition brings essential attention to the experiences of grieving children and teens and highlights the need for compassionate, accessible community support [...]

2024-11-07T14:26:38+00:00October 30th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, News, Resources, TCR Team, Uncategorized|

Creating a Supportive Environment: A Volunteer’s Enduring Commitment

For Brenda Walsh-Segesdi, volunteering at The Children's Room has been more than just a commitment—it's been a life's purpose. Since she first walked into TCR in October 1994, Brenda has been a constant source of support, compassion, and understanding for grieving children and [...]

2024-10-29T13:48:12+00:00October 9th, 2024|Advocacy, News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Reflections on Community Support: Insights from the 23rd 9/11 Massachusetts Commemorative Ceremonies

We at The Children’s Room were truly honored to attend the 23rd Annual Massachusetts Commemorative Ceremonies at the Massachusetts State House, marking the anniversary of September 11, 2001. This year’s theme, “Our Community of Care,” was a touching reminder of how communities come [...]

2024-10-29T13:51:29+00:00September 16th, 2024|Advocacy, Memorial Events, News, Uncategorized|