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The latest news and opinion on our work and activities, plus our spokespeople on what we’re doing to support children and young people suffering bereavement.

London Marathon Team race to beat their Personal Bests

11 Oct 2021
On the 11th October, 7 runners travelled to the London Marathon, taking part in person on the gruelling 26.2 mile course
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Joe Bellman launches podcast whilst raising funds for Grief Encounter

13 Sep 2021
Joe Bellman launched a podcast about grief after his mum Michelle lost an 11-year battle with cancer, and is now raising money for Grief Encounter selling merchandise to honour her energy and legacy
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Aviva Insurance Team cycle across country for Grief Encounter

29 Jul 2021
Last week, after postponing their fundraising challenge for over a year, a team of 8 cyclists from leading Insurance organisation, Aviva, completed a 4 day cycle from Land's End to Sheffield, raising vital funds for Grief Encounter
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Grief Encounter South West support Jackie after the death of her Husband

29 Jun 2021
BBC Spotlight discuss how funeral restrictions have effected Jackie and her family, who have been supported by Grief Encounter South West
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Golf Day Boost for Grief Encounter South West

26 Jul 2021
House builder Wainhomes has made a generous donation of £8,000 after hosting their Severn Valley Charity Golf Day in aid of Grief Encounter South West
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Bushey Dads

Local Dads take on National Three Peaks in aid of Grief Encounter

17 May 2021
Friends and Fathers, James, Jonny, James and Richard, from Bushey, Hertfordshire, will take on the big climb to the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in just 24 hours on 18th September 2021
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Partnering with WWMP for UK release of a new film ‘Emu Runner’

21 Jul 2021
Grief Encounter, is proud to announce their partnership with World Wide Motion Pictures for the UK release of new film, Emu Runner, to support children and young people affected by grief
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daily mail

founder, Shelley Gilbert, talks to Daily Mail about impact of COVID funeral restrictions

21 Apr 2021
'Not being able to hold a funeral halts the grieving process for many, as funerals can give a sense of acceptance and finality' Says Shelley Gilbert MBE
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Mirror

Grief Encounter lobbies government to lift measures restricting funerals

22 Apr 2021
Grief Encounter, together with other UK charities, recognise the pain families are going through as they continuing to be forced to endure prolonged funeral agony
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bbc radio West Midlands

Grief Encounter talks to BBC Radio West Midlands about the death of Prince Philip

09 Apr 2021
Grief Encounter’s Trauma Specialist and Training Manager, Stacey Hart, talks to Caroline Martin at BBC Radio West Midlands about how the Royal Family will cope with the death of Prince Philip
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Grief Encounter talks to BBC Radio Leeds

23 Nov 2021
Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE discussed Children’s Grief Awareness Week on BBC Radio Leeds
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Grief Encounter talks to Co-Op Funeralcare online

04 Apr 2022
Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE talks to Co-Op Funeralcare online about how to cope with a death of a grandparent.
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PRESS COVERAGE

Featured widely in both local and national media, Grief Encounter are often asked for comment when a bereavement issue arises in the press. If you are a member of the press and would like comment from, or information about Grief Encounter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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