The Loss Foundation
Health
Funding will help us provide two retreats during 2018 to support those who have lost someone to cancer.
About this cause
The Loss Foundation (TLF) is a registered charity specialising in supporting people who lose loved ones to cancer. There is no other charity in the UK that provides this type of support. TLF aims to ensure that everyone who has lost a loved one to cancer is able to find ways to recover from their grief. TLF runs bereavement support groups across London and Oxford, and has supported thousands of people to date with in-person and online support. We also run two retreats annually in Kent. Our event allow attendees to talk, cry, listen, and be present with others who have experienced something similar.. Some of the changes we see are, the ability to talk about grief without feeling re-traumatised each time it is mentioned; to feel less alone; to prevent further mental illness.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Our retreats create the opportunity for people to come together through supportive communities; the benefits are huge, not only do they support people whilst they are with us; but they enable people to go back into their communities in a much better space. Support from us will aim to improve relationships with family and friends, and improve attendee's overall mental health.