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Live Love Laugh – Cameron G. O’Connor Foundation Fundraiser
3rd Annual Fundraiser to benefit: The Cameron G. O’Connor Foundation …. rippling effects …. Presents an Evening to ~ LIVE ~LOVE~LAUGH~ Saturday, March 28, 2009 7:30pm – Midnight Sons of Italy, 19 Prentiss Road, Arlington, MA 02474 Tickets: $20.00 “The mission of the Cameron [...]
A String of Memories
“This was my great grandmother’s memory string,” Laura told Whiskers in a loud voice. “Then it was my grandmother’s, then my mother’s, and now it’s mine.” The Memory String by Eve Bunting is a book about a girl named Laura who tells her cat [...]
Upcoming Workshop: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Death, and Other Stressful Life Events
This workshop is open to the public and is ideal for teachers and other professionals who work with children of all ages. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Fee: $25, payable on-line or in person) Location: The Children’s Room, 1210 Massachusetts [...]
50 Volunteers X 4 hours = One Amazing Transformation
As part of the National Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Children's Room opened its doors wide to a group of over 50 volunteers of all ages. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated on this inspirational day. The [...]
Worldwide Candlelighting 7 pm to 8 pm Sunday, December 14th
Wherever you are in the world, light a candle in memory of a child that died. The Worldwide Candlelighting was started by the Compassionate Friends, and international organization that supports friends and families after the death of a child. Visit The Compassionate Friends and [...]
The Children’s Room 2nd Annual Community Candle Lighting – Wednesday December 10th 2008
There are stars up above So far away we only see their light Long long after the star itself is gone And so it is with the people we loved Their memories keep shining ever brightly Though their time with us is done But [...]
Day of the Dead – Sunday November 2, 2008
Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican celebration where friends and families gather to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have died. Last November members of The Children’s Room staff attended a traditional [...]
One Family’s Story from our Memories Walk
Our Communications Director Anne Favaloro shares her family’s personal story with the Medford Boat Club to express her gratitude for their sponsorship, which made our event so meaningful for them. We have reproduced it here with her permission. […]
Glorious Memories Walk and Fun Run
A record-breaking turnout of nearly 300 supporters braved the stormy weather to take part in the 5th Annual Memories Walk and Fun Run. Fortunately, the Medford Boat Club generously donated the use of their entire facility as well as their staff. This kept us [...]
