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There is still societal pressure on men to “keep it together” after a child’s death

On Saturday, May 29, the “Parents of Angels Memory Walk” was held at the Perry County Park, celebrating the memory of children lost too soon. Although the event was shortened

Locals are getting ready for the Brisbane Memory Walk & Jog 2021, which will be held tomorrow, Sunday 30 May at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile...

200 Club Run for Heroes returns, relocates to Pooler

Throughout her life, Hazel Dillon helped children and youth. She left a legacy of community service and opportunities that will serve people of all ages for years. Recently, family and friends of the Fremont woman gathered for a dedication of the Hazel Dillon Lodge at Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference and Retreat Center near Ashland. This new, 12,000-square-foot, $3.2 million lodge will house first- through sixth-grade campers each summer. From August through May, when camp isn’t in sessi...

Lost & Found Grief Center will have its annual Run and Remember 5k May 23 at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park. The event will be 2-5 p.m. and will include a 5k run/walk and Memorial Garden to honor loved ones who have died. The grief center has offered help, hope and healing to children, adults and families who have had a loved one die since 2000. Lost & Found Grief Center offers fee-based grief counseling on a sliding scale and individual basis. Visit lostandfoundozarks.com/ to learn more about th...

Dementia Australia NEXT WEEKEND – Memory Walk and Jog is heading back to Melbourne Locals are getting ready for the Melbourne Memory Walk & Jog 2021, which will be held on Sunday 2 May at Alexandra Gardens. In 2021, there are an estimated 120,900 people living with dementia in Victoria. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to an estimated 301,000 people by 2058. Events like Memory Walk & Jog play an important role not only in fundin...

Dementia Australia New date for postponed Port Macquarie Memory Walk & Jog event Locals are getting ready for the rescheduled 2021 Port Macquarie Memory Walk & Jog event, which will be held on Sunday 18 April 2021 at Westport Park. Walk, jog or run around the beautiful riverside of Westport Park anytime between 8am and 4pm on the day. The event provides a great way to get active and help beat dementia by completing whatever distance you choose, and at a time that suits you! Originally planned f...

Dementia Australia THIS WEEKEND – New date for postponed Coffs Harbour Memory Walk & Jog Locals are getting ready for the rescheduled 2021 Coffs Harbour Memory Walk & Jog event, which will be held this Saturday 17 April 2021 at Jordan Esplanade. Walk, jog or run along the beautiful esplanade anytime between 8am and 4pm on the day. The event provides a great way to get active and help beat dementia by completing whatever distance you choose, and at a time that suits you! Originally planned for...

Dementia Australia THIS WEEKEND – Memory Walk and Jog is heading to Ballarat Locals are getting ready for the Ballarat Memory Walk & Jog 2021, which will be held THIS SUNDAY 18 April at Lake Wendouree. In 2021, there are an estimated 120,900 people living with dementia in Victoria. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to an estimated 301,000 people by 2058. Events like Memory Walk & Jog play an important role not only in funding sup...