Dragonflies is a new bereavement group set up by two mothers who have lost their children to cancer.
"The loss of a child is only understood by those who have gone through the same"
Dragonflies is a new bereavement group set up by two mothers who have lost their children to cancer.
Elaine Ball and Lorraine Hall both lost their sons to neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the sympathetic nervous system. Thomas Ball died in 2003 aged 14 years and Jake Hall died in 2004 aged 11 years.
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The group also has the support of Heather Dempsey a professional counsellor and social worker.
Venue: The Holy Trinity Church Cottage, Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Gt. Missenden, Bucks.
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Dragonflies meets on the first Monday of each month, except bank holidays. All parents who have lost children are welcome to come along for a friendly supportive evening. For more information please contact:
Elaine Ball 01494 890157
Lorraine Hall 07947646387
Heather Dempsey 01494 489800
The group is being sponsored by The Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund, registered charity no. 1078140