Bereavement Support
At CureFest, we are committed to providing support for families who have experienced the loss of a child due to cancer.
We partner with the 1Voice Foundation’s Voices of Angels program to provide specialized bereavement support and activities all weekend at CureFest.
Here are some of the bereavement support services planned for CureFest this year:
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Bereavement Tent
Friday and Saturday, Sep. 20 - 21, at Freedom Plaza
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Sunday, Sep. 22, at Sylvan Theatre
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1Voice Foundation’s Voices of Angels facilitates the Bereavement Tent at CureFest. This is a place for bereaved families to gather, share and bond. There are activities for parents and siblings.
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Bereaved Mom Support
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Hosted by 1Voice Foundation and CureFest
Saturday, Sep. 21 at the JW Marriott Hotel
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Session 3: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
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​If you lost your child to childhood cancer, we invite you to join other bereaved mothers for a compassionate, peer-supported gathering dedicated to sharing and healing together. Facilitated by 1Voice Foundation, this session offers a safe space for bonding and fellowship.
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Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited. We will add a waiting list, as necessary. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 and up.
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Please email Kristen at kristen@awoccf.org with any questions.
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Bereaved Dad Support
Hosted by 1Voice Foundation and CureFest
Saturday, Sep. 21 at the JW Marriott Hotel
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Session 3: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
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If you lost your child to childhood cancer, we invite you to join other bereaved fathers for a supportive, peer-led gathering focused on shared experiences and understanding. Facilitated by 1Voice Foundation, this session provides a secure environment for camaraderie and mutual respect and strength.
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited. We will add a waiting list, as necessary. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 and up.
Please email Kristen at kristen@awoccf.org with any questions.
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Bereaved Sibling Workshop
Hosted by 1Voice Foundation and CureFest
Saturday, Sep. 21 at the JW Marriott Hotel
Ages 5-16
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Session 3: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
For siblings of a child lost to cancer, we invite them to join other bereaved siblings for a special workshop focused on sharing and understanding. Led by a Pediatric Oncology RN experienced in helping children manage grief, this session offers age-appropriate activities and a safe space for support and understanding.
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited. We will add a waiting list, as necessary.
Please email Kristen at kristen@awoccf.org with any questions.
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Faith and Loss
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Hosted by Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation
Saturday, Sep. 21 at the JW Marriott Hotel
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Session 3: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
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A session lead by Pastor Alan Disbrow - Bereaved Dad and Grandfather
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited. We will add a waiting list, as necessary. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 and up.
Register here.
Please email Kristen at kristen@awoccf.org with any questions.
Angel Wall
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The Angel Wall honors children who have passed away from cancer. It is part of the CureFest Tribute Wall and will be on display at Freedom Plaza on Friday, Sep. 20 and Saturday, Sep. 21.
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To submit your child's photo and for more information please visit the Tribute Wall page.
Shoe Memorial
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CureFest features a powerful memorial on the National Mall that pays tribute to children who have passed away from cancer.
On Sunday, Sep. 22, we will display 1,800 pairs of empty shoes at the base of the Washington Monument across from the National Sylvan Theater.
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For more details, visit the Shoe Memorial page.
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