We're sorry for the reason you're here, but we're glad you've found us.
The Compassionate Friends is an international self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families (parents, grandparents, and siblings) who have experienced the death of a child from any cause and at any age. There is no religious affiliation and no individual membership fees or dues are charged.
Our purpose is to support and aid family members in their grief and to foster their physical and emotional health.
News and Events
Arizona Public Media "A Growing Commemoration"
Interview with Sam & Phyllis Turner
Tucson Clean and Beautiful Director Joan Lionetti discusses planting of trees in Tucson's parks.
Trees for Tucson
Annual Picnic and Balloon Release
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at 11:00 - 2:00
Location: Children's Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place (less than a block west on River Rd past Oracle to the large Children's Memorial Park sign. Turn south through residential area to park).
Click here for a map.Specifics: Please bring a dish your family enjoys and chairs for your family and friends. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be furnished by TCF. Also the balloons will be supplied by TCF.
Steering Committee Meeting
May 5th, 2013
Location: TBD
Specifics:
Annual National TCF Conference
July 5th-7th, 2013
Location: Boston, MA
Specifics: For more information
Steering Committee Meeting
September 15th, 2013
Location: TBD
Specifics:
Remembrance Candlelighting program
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
Location: Catalina Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall, 2700 E Speedway Blvd.
Specifics: Please bring a photo and/or a momento of your child and finger foods to share. All family and friends are welcome to attend with you.
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Annual TCF Yard Sale!
October 26th, 2013 (Tentative)
Location: 828 S. Marvin
Specifics: See this month's newsletter for more information
2013 Worldwide Candlelighting
Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
Location: Children's Memorial Park, 4851 N. 15th Place (less than a block west on River Rd past Oracle to the large Children's Memorial Park sign. Turn south through residential area to park). Click here for a map.
Specifics: Dress warmly and come early as parking is limited. Candles are furnished.
For more information about The Compassionate Friends, visit TCF's national website at http://www.compassionatefriends.org/
