Peterborough, Stamford & Rutland to take part in Day of Reflection
Marie Curie has organised a series of events across the UK
People in Peterborough, Stamford & Rutland who lost loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to come together for a national Day of Reflection.
Marie Curie wants people to set aside time to primarily remember family and friends who died during the pandemic, but also anyone else who people have lost at any time.
Research shows how almost half of people say they are still very much coming to terms with their grief (47%) and over a third (39%) state they would benefit from support in dealing with their grief caused by the seismic event.
Over half (51%) of respondents who experienced a bereavement during the pandemic agree that by bringing the nation together to take a moment to reflect, remember the people who died and show support to those who were bereaved will help the healing process.
Peter Sara, the charity's Senior Community fundraiser for the Midlands, said:
"We are there to help people reflect, look back on the day; look back on COVID and think about the loved ones they've lost. Whether that's through COVID, or other illnesses that they died of during the pandemic."
Marie Curie has published resources to support people and organisations wanting to host an event as part of the Day of Reflection, and for individuals to observe the day:
• An events map at dayofreflection.org.uk to find local events (and register your own)
• A downloadable petal to share the name of someone you’re remembering on social media
• Bereavement support for anyone who needs, available from the charity’s support line