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TCR Teens at Boston Celtics
| Thanks to the Highland Hoops program, a partnership between the Highland Street Foundation and the Boston Celtics, a group of 22 teens from The Children's Room had the opportunity to attend a recent Celtics game at TD Garden.
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TCR teens and chaperones at Boston Celtics game - Weds. Jan. 30th
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In addition to enjoying the game (which the Celtics won!), the teens were also treated to Celtics t-shirts and hats and vouchers for food and merchandise.
Teens from TCR's family-based peer support groups, Teen Performance Troupe, and high school support groups were all able to join together for this fun evening.
Thank you, Highland Street Foundation! |
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Getting Ready for Marathon Monday
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The snow and cold are no match for the eight brave runners of TCR's 2013 Marathon Team. Training hasn't been easy, and we are so proud of all our dedicated runners!
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2013 Miles & Memories Marathon Team
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The Children's Room was excited to bring all eight runners together in January to meet each other and celebrate this year's team. Read our team's stories to be inspired and hear why each of them is committing to run the Boston Marathon to benefit TCR. With just under two months until Marathon Monday, the team has raised almost half of their fundraising goal. Help support them and the children and families of TCR by sharing their stories with others! |
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Grief in the News
| Here at TCR we appreciate seeing thoughtful discussions of grief in the media, and we're happy to share them with you.
Boston Globe opinion editorial by correspondent Joan Wickersham, February 8th, 2013
How children can survive the death of a loved one  Psychology Today blog by Phyllis R. Silverman, Ph.D.
Phyllis Silverman is an international expert in the field of grief and one of the founders of The Children's Room.
Phyllis's advice and support over the years have been instrumental in the growth of TCR, and we are fortunate to have her as an active member of our community.
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| Looking Ahead... |
Boston Marathon
Monday, April 15th
Cheer on the eight runners of TCR's Miles & Memories Team!
Upcoming Tours:
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 10 am
Monday, March 11, 10 am
Wednesday, March 20, 7 pm
See additional dates and information on our website!
The Children's Room has supported families from over 80 communities in Massachusetts.
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Thank You,
Arlington Hockey Club! |
The Arlington Hockey Club hosted a skate-a-thon event in October 2012 to support The Children's Room, raising over $12,000!
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Our Heartfelt Thanks
|  We are grateful to so many of you whose support makes a huge difference here at The Children's Room. A word of thanks to some special donations of time, talent, and much-needed resources:  | |
Brownie Troop 65457 from Stratton
delivers Valentine's Day gift basket
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- Brownie Troop 65457 from Stratton for their Valentine's Day gift basket donation - filled with Girl Scout cookies and handmade bookmarks for TCR's library!
- The Highland Street Foundation for providing TCR teens with the opportunity to enjoy a night out at a Boston Celtics basketball game.
- John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program for providing us with eight bibs for the 2013 Boston Marathon, enabling us to raise crucial funds for our programs.
- All our gifted, reliable, caring volunteers (close to 100!), who we could not do without... thank you one and all.
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The Children's Room: Where courage and community come together
Our newsletter name comes from the color of our house, Lionheart Yellow.
The lion represents courage, and the heart represents what binds us.
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As I hear training stories from our runners, I'm reminded of some beautiful words Neil Fisher, TCR Board Vice President, shared at our Marathon kick-off gathering. The marathon journey shares many similarities with grief journeys - it seems impossible at times, but by moving forward step by step and leaning on your community of support, it is possible.
Unlike grief journeys, the marathon journey is a chosen one. I'm grateful for each one of our eight inspiring runners, and I wish them the best of luck as they continue their training for Marathon Monday.
Thank you for being a part of our journey,
1210 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 Phone: 781-641-4741 Fax: 781-641-0012 childrensroom.org
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