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. [...]

A TCR Teen’s Path to Finding and Understanding Support

When Alex Kennedy was 16, his world changed in a way that nothing could have prepared him for. Cathy, his mother, who had been on life support for weeks following a heart attack, died in the hospital. In those moments leading up to her [...]

2025-01-14T14:43:04+00:00January 14th, 2025|Family Stories, News, Teens, Uncategorized|

Grieving as a Bereaved Parent While Supporting Grieving Children

Experiencing the death of a child is an unimaginable loss that profoundly impacts every aspect of a parent's life. As bereaved parents, not only do you have to grapple with your grief, but you also face the daunting challenge of supporting your surviving children [...]

2024-10-29T14:00:34+00:00July 16th, 2024|Child Loss, Family Stories, News, Resources, Uncategorized|

Creating Connection and Community: Highlights from The Children’s Room Circle of Hope 2024 Breakfast

On May 9th, The Children's Room hosted its annual Circle of Hope Breakfast. This powerful gathering, which brought together over 350 compassionate individuals, was a testament to the strength of our community and the power of shared empathy. It was a moving experience for [...]

2024-05-22T14:23:49+00:00May 13th, 2024|Events, Family Stories, News, Uncategorized|

Helping Children Heal: My Boston Marathon Journey with The Children’s Room

To run the Boston Marathon is a mighty endeavor, but doing so with a purpose that transcends personal achievement adds a profound layer to the journey. We delve into the inspiring story of a TCR volunteer who has chosen to lace up their running [...]

2024-02-13T11:52:13+00:00February 1st, 2024|Family Stories, News, Uncategorized, Volunteers|

Miles and Memories: A Marathon of Resilience, Love, and Hope

Running the Boston Marathon is more than a physical feat for Jennifer Bremant O’Brien, a dedicated Miles & Memories Marathon Team runner and TCR alum. She came to The Children’s Room in 2016 after the death of her husband, Webster, and has since run [...]

2024-02-13T11:44:29+00:00February 1st, 2024|Family Stories, News, Uncategorized|