Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp Brings Families Together
In June, CancerCare held its annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp. Located at Memorytown USA, in Mount Pocono, PA, families who have recently lost a loved one to cancer can find compassion, encouragement and friendship among others who are coping with the loss of a loved one.
This year’s camp theme was “hearts,” with families participating in activities including creating heart collages and remembrance mandalas to share memories of their loved ones. Adults had the opportunity to gather for three different support groups while the children met in groups by their ages. For those who attend CancerCare's Healing Hearts Camp, it is about the connections made and the importance of having room to feel and share through similar experiences.