Dozens of people gathered in North Park to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have died from complications of cancer. The organization Cancer Bridges said the event helped with the grieving process. “The main thing is that they know they’re not alone, and that’s really an important part of getting through the grief process,” said Wendy Myers, a senior clinical manager with Cancer Bridges. It was a celebration of life and light for family members to come together and share memories of their loved ones.Monday’s event closed out a 10-week grief series hosted by Cancer Bridges. “My mom recently passed away, it was a year ago yesterday from metastatic breast cancer. Cancer Bridges has really helped me through my grief journey, specifically with this program called ‘Moving Through Grief,'” said Erin Roth.Family members were able to make uniquely decorated lanterns to reflect the person they’ve lost and how they touched their lives. It’s a tribute that Cancer Bridges described as a therapeutic last step for the healing sessions, allowing their loved ones light to shine on forever. “Cancer Bridges, we are there for people when they are first diagnosed and for their caregivers. And they go through that sometimes for many, many years with the metastatic cancer, so when they pass, we felt like we needed to have some more support,” said Wendy Myers.It’s an event people like Roth are thankful to be a part of. She said sharing her family’s experience has been helpful. “This is so important to me. She died a year ago yesterday, and this just feels like it’s meant to be. We’re kind of releasing all of our love and everything we have gone through this past year without her,” Roth said. One Cancer Bridges employee shared how impactful this event is for her.”I’ve been doing social work for 33 years, and this is probably the most rewarding part of what I do is this particular event. It’s really the culmination of my career,” Myers said.Cancer Bridges said this was their biggest turnout yet.
Dozens of people gathered in North Park to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have died from complications of cancer. The organization Cancer Bridges said the event helped with the grieving process.
“The main thing is that they know they’re not alone, and that’s really an important part of getting through the grief process,” said Wendy Myers, a senior clinical manager with Cancer Bridges.
It was a celebration of life and light for family members to come together and share memories of their loved ones.
Monday’s event closed out a 10-week grief series hosted by Cancer Bridges.
“My mom recently passed away, it was a year ago yesterday from metastatic breast cancer. Cancer Bridges has really helped me through my grief journey, specifically with this program called ‘Moving Through Grief,'” said Erin Roth.
Family members were able to make uniquely decorated lanterns to reflect the person they’ve lost and how they touched their lives. It’s a tribute that Cancer Bridges described as a therapeutic last step for the healing sessions, allowing their loved ones light to shine on forever.
“Cancer Bridges, we are there for people when they are first diagnosed and for their caregivers. And they go through that sometimes for many, many years with the metastatic cancer, so when they pass, we felt like we needed to have some more support,” said Wendy Myers.
It’s an event people like Roth are thankful to be a part of. She said sharing her family’s experience has been helpful.
“This is so important to me. She died a year ago yesterday, and this just feels like it’s meant to be. We’re kind of releasing all of our love and everything we have gone through this past year without her,” Roth said.
One Cancer Bridges employee shared how impactful this event is for her.
“I’ve been doing social work for 33 years, and this is probably the most rewarding part of what I do is this particular event. It’s really the culmination of my career,” Myers said.
Cancer Bridges said this was their biggest turnout yet.
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