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. [...]

Love and Loss: How Grief Transforms Relationships

Grief doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s deeply personal, but it also reaches beyond the individual, reshaping the way we interact with the people around us. It can bring relationships closer, or it can create distance. It can heighten tensions, test communication, or deepen understanding. [...]

2025-02-19T16:10:15+00:00February 13th, 2025|Holidays, Memorial Events, News, Resources, Uncategorized|

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|

The Role of Third-Party Fundraisers in Nonprofit Success

Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits, but organizing events can be resource-intensive and time-consuming. That’s where third-party events come into play, providing invaluable support to organizations like The Children’s Room. Third-party events hosted by individuals or groups outside the nonprofit offer a powerful way [...]

2024-09-12T19:38:19+00:00September 12th, 2024|Advocacy, Events, Memorial Events, News, TCR Team, Uncategorized|