Crocus Group that helps young people in the Highlands come to terms with death seeks planting help for special field
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People can help support child and young person bereavement services by helping to plant a field of crocuses.
The field, located at the new Torvean Park, marks the fourth anniversary of the Crocus Group joining the Highland Hospice.
The group supports people aged 4-18 who are dealing with loss of family or friends by providing individual and group support to help children understand their feelings and to come to terms with the death they are facing.
Julia McKillop, childhood bereavement co-ordinator at Crocus, said: “Crocus can be a fundamental part of helping children with the grieving process; it helps them to understand death, dying and grief within a safe and secure environment where they are the main focus. Most importantly, Crocus helps children understand it is fine to smile again and to enjoy what they love without feeling guilty.”
By signing up to donate £5 a month, supporters can help the hospice to plant a square metre of crocus bulbs in their name, and will receive a certificate and crocus pin badge to recognise their support.
The hospice and Crocus hopes the flowering field will remind passers by and donors of the loss and hurt children experience, and how the group helps to deal with these feelings.
Andrew Leaver, head of fundraising, added: “Crocus is a hugely valuable service, significantly increasing the life chances for bereaved children and young people.
“If together we can plant a field of crocuses as a sign of hope and support for bereaved children in the Highlands, then together we will be able to bring smiles back to the faces of those who have lost loved ones. Please support our Crocus Field.”
