Contact
Amanda or Shelly, Walk Coordinators at tcfwalk2017@gmail.com
or
The Compassionate Friends RVA
tcfrva@hotmail.com
The Compassionate Friends RVA
2017 Walk to Remember
When someone we love dies, life as we know it is never the same. We learn to cherish the ways in which we can remember and honor them. The Compassionate Friends RVA Walk to Remember was created as a symbolic way to show the love we carry for our children, siblings, grandchildren, spouses, parents, relatives, friends, coworkers and loved ones!
Please join us as we celebrate their lives, cherish our memories and ensure they are never forgotten.
Guest Speaker
We are honored to have Anna Whiston-Donaldson as our speaker this year.
Anna is a popular author and speaker whose New York Times bestselling book, Rare Bird: A Memoir of Loss and Love chronicles the raw, early grief of losing her 12 year old son Jack in an accident. Anna is also the author of the An Inch of Gray blog. Anna has a special connection with one of our chapter members.
Walk Information - Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 - rain or shine
9 am - 10 am: Walk check-in
10 am - 2 pm: Walk Program & Lunch
- special guest speaker
- family activities
- dove release
- 2-mile Walk
- lunch by Carytown Burger & Fries
- therapy dogs
- memory booth & picture buttons
- raffles
- bereavement resources
The registration fee includes a Walk bib and one lunch. Children age 12 and under may walk (and eat) for free. The Walk route is about two miles long. Walk some or all of it. Please bring a photo of your loved one to share in the memory booth and feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
A 2017 Walk t-shirt is included if your registration is received by 8/31/17.
Liability Waiver
In consideration of being accepted as a participant in the TCF Inc., Walk to Remember, I hereby affirm, acknowledge and agree to the following: 1. That I assume all responsibility for any and all damages to, or theft of, my personal property or any bodily injury (including death) that may occur to me, and further, I assume responsibility for property damage and bodily injury (including death) that I may cause to others, in each case arising or resulting from, incidental to, or as a consequence of, my participation in the TCF Inc., Walk to Remember; 2. That I, for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators, release and hold harmless from and waive all claims, damages, and rights of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, foreseen or unforeseen, arising or resulting from, incident to or as a consequence of, my participation in the TCF Inc., Walk to Remember, which I may now or hereafter have against The Compassionate Friends, Inc., any business or companies along the route and any and all sponsors and volunteers for said event, and the respective directors, employees and agents of all of the foregoing; 3. That I grant the permission for use of my name and/or picture in any broadcast, photograph, video, or other account of The Compassionate Friends, Inc., Walk to Remember; and 4. That I am aware of the physical demands and hazards of participating in a walking event such as The Compassionate Friends, Inc., Walk to Remember.
Can't attend in person? Walk with us virtually.
Your tax-deductible donation will support the chapter and help us continue to help bereaved families find hope after such a devastating loss. If your donation is being made in someone's memory, please enter their name in the "comments" field.
Click here to join us virtually.
The Compassionate Friends RVA:
2017 Walk to Remember - Facebook page
2016 Walk to Remember - webpage with photos
