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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as a tribute to enduring love
It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of enduring love.The project began in 2005, when Page Hodel first met Madalene Rodriguez and … Continue reading
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Tagged Lasting love, LGBT love, Love and Loss, Madalene Rodriguez, Ovarian Cancer, Page Hodel, SevenPonds
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What Is It Like To Run A Camp for Grieving Children?
An interview with Cherie Shoemake, director of Optimal Hospice Foundation, Part Two
Today SevenPonds talks to Cherie Shoemake about Kids Camp, a summer camp for grieving children ages 8 to 16 who have recently experienced the loss of someone close to them. Cherie is the director of Optimal Hospice Foundation, the organization … Continue reading
Announcing the 6th Annual Art of Dying Conference in NYC
Presented by the Open Center, the three-day event will be held October 13 through October 16, 2017
The New York Open Center is presenting its 6th annual Art of Dying Conference in New York City from October 13 through October 16, 2017. Featuring well-known end-of-life experts such as David Kessler, Stephen Jenkinson and Henry Fersko-Weiss, the conference … Continue reading
“Making It Through Chemotherapy” by Jackie Schuld
A book that is a helpful token for someone beginning the scary process
“Making it Through Chemotherapy” is a thin, 33-page booklet, yet it’s worth reading for two reasons. First, it tackles the important topic of cancer chemotherapy. Second, it’s written from the perspective of a young woman who was present for her mother’s … Continue reading
What Is It Like To Run a Kids Camp for Grieving Children?
An interview with Cherie Shoemake, director of Optimal Hospice Foundation
Today SevenPonds talks to Cherie Shoemake about Kids Camp, a summer camp for grieving kids ages 8 to 16 who have recently experienced the loss of someone close to them. Cherie is the director of Optimal Hospice Foundation, the organization … Continue reading
