Local charity, Harry's Rainbow, are once again supporting Children's Grief Awareness Week with their 'Wear A Rainbow' campaign from 19th – 26th November.
Harry’s Rainbow support children and young people in the Milton Keynes and surrounding areas, who have been bereaved of a parent or sibling. As well as providing information and guidance on their website and social networking sites, they provide various bereavement support services. These include; regular support groups, activities and trips, and individual tailored support, as appropriate.
For the past 2 years, the local charity have created their very own campaign and fundraiser week to mark the official Children's Grief Awareness week that was formed by the Childhood Bereavement Network and Grief Encounter.
Statistics taken in 2015 showed that 100 parents died in Milton Keynes in one year, leaving dependent children. Nationally, it is estimated that 1 in 29 school children are bereaved of a parent or sibling – that is potentially 1 per school class.
Harry's Rainbow are committed to raising the awareness of Child Bereavement and the needs for children and their families when they are grieving.
Their awareness campaign is from 19th – 26th November and asks supporters to dress up in bright colours, wear a rainbow and talk about supporting bereaved children.
Visit www.harrysrainbow.co.uk for more information.
Or text NSKP01 to 70970 to donate £5
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