The Compassionate Friends is an international self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents. We are a non-profit, non-denominational group, and there are no dues or memberships fees of any kind. We are one of over 600 chapters in the United States.

NEXT GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, February 4, 2010
at 7:00PM

Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at St. Timothy Presbyterian Church, 16700 Newburgh, on the East side of Newburgh 1/4 Mile South of Six Mile Road. Meetings are held from 7PM to 9PM. Each year there are two special meetings. A balloon launch in May, as we celebrate the life we shared with our child. Additionally, in December there is a candle lighting in recognition of this special season and the fond memories of our children.

SECOND ANNUAL BOWLING FUNDRAISER
For
The Compassionate Friends

The bowling fundraiser was a huge success. Special thanks to Pat and Janet O'Donnell and Kathy Rambo for organizing the fundraiser, especially for the great prizes. Much thanks also to the 84 people that bowled, as well as the 50 people who came and supported us.

Worldwide Candle Lighting
At Kellogg Park
Plymouth, Michigan

The Worldwide Candle Lighting is celebrated on the second Sunday in December. Candles are lit for one hour at 7 p.m. around the world, and as candles burn down in one time zone, they are lit in the next, creating a 24-hour memorial that encircles the world. The holidays are especially difficult for families that have had a child die. This candle lighting ceremony honors them and helps their memory live on.

This year the 13th National Children's Memorial Day/Candle Lighting was held on Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Plymouth's Kellogg Park with approximately 500 attendees. The ceremony included two beautiful butterfly trees created in memory of our children who have died too soon, a candle light vigil, reading of the children's names, poetry, and songs.

Pictures will soon be available of the 2009 candle lighing on our photo gallery.

TCF National Conference for 2010

"Reflections of Love, Visions of Hope" is the theme of The Compassionate Friends 33rd National Conference which will be held in Arlington Virginia July 2-4, 2010.

The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City promising a beautiful venue for the 33rd TCF National Conference.

Independence Day will not only feature our Walk to Remember, but will include a world-class display of fireworks over the National Mall, visible from Arlington.

See the National TCF web site for more information.

The 10th Annual
Steve Herrick/Brian McLean
Golf Classic

We want to thank all who supported and attended the 10th Annual Steve Herrick/Brian McLean Golf Classic on July 12, 2008 at Fox Hills Golf Club.

We especially want to thank Virginia Herrick and Eileen & Ed Wheeler for all their hard work in making this golf outing a success!

We also want to thank the "TCF Children" for providing a beautiful day for golf after a morning of thunderstorms and grey skies!

National Conference

The 29th National Conference was held on July 13 – 16, 2006 in Dearborn, Michigan. More than 1000 bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings attended the conference this year. The keynote speakers, workshop presenters and musical artists made it an exceptional healing experience for those attending. The seventh annual Walk to Remember was on the last day of the conference with over 1400 people joining in. The walk began with the release of 500 monarch butterflies and the sound of bagpipes in the distance. Former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple led the walkers as the official grand marshal.

Visit The Compassionate Friends National website to find out about National and Regional gatherings of The Compassionate Friends, order from their Resource Catalog, find out about scheduled Chats and learn more about the organization.

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