The |
 |
The Forget Me Not Children's Trust was set up in 1991 and is a group for bereaved parents whose children have been treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital. It is run by Volunteer Parents who are all bereaved parents themselves.
Contents
• About the Trust
• Activities
• Newsletter
• Christmas Service
• Donate
• Contact info
Our Activities
The activities of the Forget Me Not Children's Trust include:
Memory Days
A day to remember and talk about your child with other families whose child has also died from cancer.
Book of Remembrance
This book of names, photographs and poetry is kept in the Hospital Chapel. It is important to know that our children will not be forgotten. It is always available to be viewed
Befriending
We are working with the CLIC Sargent Team, under the auspices of the Child Death HelpLine at Great Ormond Street, to offer a befriending service.
Bereaved parents, who have learnt to cope themselves and have received training, are available to visit families who are coming to terms with their loss.
Anyone who wishes to be visited should contact the CLIC Sargent team on 020 8661 3880.
The volunteer befrienders receive support to address any issues that arise.
Parents must have been bereaved for at least two years, before they will be considered for training as befrienders.
Christmas Service
A Christmas Service of thanksgiving and remembrance is held each year in the Hospital chapel on the 2 nd Saturday in December, followed by a chance to meet and talk to other families.