Evergreen Markham Stouffville Thornhill
201-5762 Highway 7 East L3P 1A8 Markham, ON, Canada

April is Daffodil Month. This month is for raising awareness about Cancer through the Daffodil campaign, started by the Canadian Cancer Society. This campaign is hugely impactful in raising awareness for Cancer patients and treatment. Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this cancer and survive is a victory for me. Ingrid Bergman

Evergreen couldn't do what we do without our incredible supporters. We would love to see how your Virtual Walk is going! Screenshot your step total, map out your walking route and tag us in your photos and videos. Huge thank you to Lucia Cesaroni for taking on the challenge and supporting us all the way from beautiful Berlin! ... You still have time to join the event - find out more on our website: https://evgcares.org/?page_id=1925. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEabFpRDNLo

Poet Toni Kane beautifully describes grief...

Evergreen is here every step of the way for people in our community living with a life-threatening illness, caregiving or grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether you choose to walk, run or skip, this month you can help us continue to be there for our community through our Virtual Walk. It is a great way to get outside no matter where you are or what your fitness level! Find out more on our website. https://evgcares.org/?page_id=1925 #EveryStepEverywhereEvergreen

Circle of Hope is an 8-week bereavement support group for adults who have lost a loved one. We aim to provide a safe environment for bereaved adults to express themselves in the company of others who understand their grief. Offered virtually. Contact us today at 416 499-2185 or [email protected] to request a spot in this FREE program.

Wishing a Happy Passover to all those who celebrate from all of us at Evergreen! Going through a loss, or living with an illness can be very difficult around holidays. for more information on how to cope this holiday season: http://evgcares.org/?page_id=405

Congratulations to Evergreen and Stephen Ashley for making the top of the listings for best bereavement counselling in the Toronto Star's Reader's Choice Awards for 2020! See the list here: https://www.thestar.com//subcatego/bereavement-counselling

Today is National Children's Grief Awareness Day. "Children who have experienced the death of someone important to them often feel like their struggles are invisible to those around them. These children need advocates, letting all know that the death of someone close is the beginning of many weeks, months and years of finding ways to go on without that special person in their lives, with that person-shaped hole in their hearts." Find more information here: https://www.childr...ensgriefawarenessday.org/cgad2/index.shtml Find some resources about children and grief on our website: https://evgcares.org/?page_id=351 Evergreen offers counselling and groups support for children who have experienced a recent loss. For more information contact Evergreen at 416 499-2185 or [email protected]. #childgriefday

Today, on Remembrance Day, we remember those who have fought for Canada and pay our respects. Evergreen provides support to families coping with the death of a loved one under any circumstances. For more information about Evergreen: www.evgcares.org

Today marks National Bereavement Day, a day to recognize and support those grieving loved ones and start conversations about death and dying. It is incredibly important to openly talk about grief in order to heal. Grief and bereavement support is an essential element of all care at the ends of one’s life. If you know someone who is grieving and you'd like to know how to best support them, check out Victoria Hospice's informative guide: https://victoriahospice.org//VH_Grief-T...hingsRmmbr-1610-pro Learn more at: https://www.chpca.ca/campaigns/bereavementday/ If you are in need of emotional support after losing a loved one, consider attending counselling at Evergreen. Learn more about what we offer: https://evgcares.org/?page_id=131 or call 416 499-2185 #GriefDay20

Listen to practitioner Deb Wilkes give an inspiring perspective to end of life care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6gvVnuW-0

NEW PROGRAM STARTING SOON: FREE 6-WEEK GROUP FOR MEN WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS Evergreen's Men's Serious Illness Group provides useful skills and helpful information for men with a serious, life-limiting illness. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED... For more information on this Evergreen program or any other, or to register for an upcoming session, call us at 416-499-2185 ext 101 or email [email protected] https://evgcares.org/?page_id=1602

During the first year after a death, special moments in life holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays are experienced for the first time without our loved one. Those who have experienced a recent death will also be contending with additional effects due to the pandemic. You can learn coping strategies by attending a free virtual program offered by Evergreen Hospice. A memorial component will be included in the program, and a children's memorial activity will be offered prior to the main event. https://evgcares.org/?page_id=420

If you are a woman currently living with cancer in search of support, consider joining Evergreen Hospice's C-Care support group for women. For no charge, talk to other women with similar experiences and stories to be shared. Currently, this program is being offered virtually. Contact us today at 416 499-2185 or [email protected] for more information and to hold a spot in this FREE program.

As Movember continues, it's important to raise awareness and share crucial information about men's health. Here are 5 things every man should know about his own health: https://ca.movember.com/mens-health/general Read Rob Krar's story and learn about the importance of talking about men's mental health: https://ca.movember.com//legendary-canadian-ultrarunner-ro Evergreen provides support to men coping with prostate cancer, testicular cancer or the grief that follows the death of a loved one. For information about support programs and counselling call Evergreen at 416-499-2185 or visit www.evgcares.org