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SUMMARY:2026 National POMC Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National POMC Conference will take place on July 23 – 26 in Columbus\, Ohio. The conference hotel is the Marriott Columbus Airport\, located at 1375 North Cassady Ave\, Columbus OH\, 43219. Use this link for reservations\, or call and reference group code “PMC”. Registration is open at this link for online\, or download\, print\, and mail in the form located here. \nThe full Conference Registration Fee provides admission to all workshops\, lunch on Friday and Saturday\, Memorial Dinner on Friday\, Awards Banquet on Saturday\, Brunch on Sunday\, and a Conference Memorial Book and tote. Cost of registration is $280 until June 30th. Other options are available\, see the program site for more information. \nAlive Alone has many members whose child perished at the hands of another person. POMC makes a difference through ongoing emotional support\, education\, prevention\, advocacy\, and awareness of the impact of homicide. Alive Alone is making this information available to support our members in their grief journey.
URL:https://alivealone.org/event/2026-national-pomc-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Columbus Airport\, 1375 North Cassady Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Parents Of Murdered Children":MAILTO:natlpomc@pomc.org
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SUMMARY:2026 BPUSA National Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National Gathering of the Bereaved Parents of the USA National is a place where your child is remembered\, your grief is understood\, and you don’t have to walk this path alone. Join us for a meaningful weekend of connection\, healing\, and remembrance with parents\, grandparents\, and siblings who truly understand this journey. \nEach year\, the Bereaved Parents of the USA National Gathering brings together hearts that understand — parents\, grandparents\, and siblings who walk this lifelong road of love and loss. As we begin to plan for the 2026 Gathering in July\, we invite those who feel called to share their light to apply to be a workshop presenter. \nOur workshops offer a safe and compassionate space for hope\, healing\, and connection. Whether you share a personal story\, creative expression\, coping tool\, or way to honor our children\, grandchildren\, and siblings — your voice could make a difference for someone who needs it most. \nYou don’t need to be a professional speaker — just someone who understands this kind of love and wants to help others carry it. \nApply to present at the 2026 National Gathering this July. Together\, we continue to bring comfort\, courage\, and understanding to our grieving community. \nAlive Alone is proud to be part of the Gathering Planning Committee\, and is represented for the fifth year by Gwen Rice and Roger Moroney. Both are members of the Alive Alone Board of Directors\, and have given many workshops. We are interested in your experiences and lessons you have learned that could provide hope to other bereaved parents with no surviving children. Please email Gwen  or Roger for more information. \nRegistration for the Gathering is now open. Please consider adding the meal plan. The Alive Alone contingent will usually sit at the same table. Sharing conversation over meals is a good way to break the ice\, to share stories of our children\, and to talk about what might be of interest on the schedule. Reservations for the hotel are now open.
URL:https://alivealone.org/event/2026-national-gathering/
LOCATION:Pittsburgh Airport Marriott\, 77 Aten Road\, Coraopolis\, PA\, 15108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bereaved Parents of the USA":MAILTO:bppresidentusa@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Just Breathe Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Just Breathe Retreat is a Christ-centered space where grieving moms—no matter what stage of grief they’re in—can come to find hope\, healing\, and community. Together\, we learn how to lean into the comfort Jesus offers and begin rebuilding hope in a safe\, supportive environment. \nThe main speaker is the founder of Grieving Moms Finding Hope\, Jacke Rose\, and often there are additional guest speaker(s) as well. The retreat follows a conference-style format\, including scheduled sessions\, guided activities\, meaningful fellowship\, and intentional free time for rest and reflection. \nThe venue is the Spring Lakes Ranch at the Lakehouse located on 1000 acres. Enjoy a lake\, fishing\, kayaking\, hiking\, spring fed pool and regular pool\, hot tub\, farm animals\, volleyball and so much more! Accommodations are shared rooms and shared beds\, and you will be thoughtfully paired with a roommate(s). \nCost: \nSee website for cost and payment options. \nTravel information:\nPlease plan your travel to work with the retreat schedule. It is recommended arriving a day early or staying a day late at accommodations of your choice if flight schedules are an issue. Check in for Retreat will be between 5:00pm-6:30pm on 10/1/26 and check out will be at 10:00am on 10/4/26 through 10:00am on Sunday.\nWaco has some fun Airbnb’s and hotels as well as the being the home to Magnolia! Plenty to do with your extra time!\nClosest airport to retreat location:\nWaco\, Texas (airport code ACT)\nAlternate option:\nDFW/Dallas Fort Worth + rental car (Appx. drive time: 1 hour 10 minutes) \nAlive Alone is not the sponsor of this event\, and we post these events for the benefit of all bereaved parents.
URL:https://alivealone.org/event/just-breathe-retreat/
LOCATION:Spring Lakes Ranch\, 3662 Patton Lake Road\, Aquilla\, TX\, 76622\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grieving Moms Finding Hope":MAILTO:stacy@grievingmoms.com
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SUMMARY:Parents Of Murdered Children Courage to Grieve
DESCRIPTION:The National Office of Parents Of Murdered Children is hosting a self-help weekend The Courage to Grieve\, to face the many overwhelming and difficult emotions that are the aftermath of murder\, often compounded by the intrusion and frustration of the judicial process. Beneath the explosive emotions of rage\, hate and revenge lay the more primary feelings of pain\, fear and helplessness. Unresolved\, these emotions can cause survivors to feel they are losing their minds. The isolation survivors feel from those who will not or cannot deal with the impact of the loss\, leave survivors alone with their grief or discourage them from grieving at all. \nAn integral part of this weekend will be an examination of love\, tenderness and affection\, relaxation techniques and the encouragement to move forward\, uncover and experience within a safe environment of others who truly understand. The retreat has been designed to influence the reconstruction of a new life – a life that has a renewed sense of purpose\, though forever changed by murder. \nThe weekend begins with dinner on Friday night. Those attending will meet at the Beth Anna house at the Transfiguration Spirituality Center at 4:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Every person that attends will have their own room with a twin bed and there are 3 bathrooms that have to be shared with everyone. The Transfiguration Spirituality Center is located in the Glendale-Milford area at 495 Albion Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH 45246\, 513-771-2171 and the website is www.TSCRetreats.org. It is a beautiful location with 46 acres. The cost is $154.00 per person and includes meals. \nAlive Alone has many members whose child perished at the hands of another person. POMC makes a difference through ongoing emotional support\, education\, prevention\, advocacy\, and awareness of the impact of homicide. Alive Alone is making this information available to support our members in their grief journey.
URL:https://alivealone.org/event/parents-of-murdered-children-courage-to-grieve/
LOCATION:Transfiguration Spirituality Center\, 495 Albion Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45246\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Parents Of Murdered Children":MAILTO:natlpomc@pomc.org
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