Sarasota Chapter of Compassionate Friends 2nd Annual “Loved Ones Remembered” Walk, Balloon and Doves Release to Honor Memories of Children

Sarasota, FL, October 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Bereaved families mourning the death of a child will have a special day walking event and balloon release to honor the memory of their child. New to the 2nd Annual event will be Doves provided by Sarasota Doves Release. Save the date to join us October 17, 2009 at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd. in Sarasota the third Saturday in October. The Sarasota Chapter is part of the Compassionate Friends worldwide organization that invites people to join their Candle Lighting and Walking events annually. In previous years nationwide over 450 services were held in the U.S. including all 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Additionally, services were held in 23 states outside the U.S making us believe we are the world's largest mass candle lighting.

Everyone is invited by the Sarasota Compassionate Friends Chapter to participate in the Second Annual Walk, Balloon and Doves release, to meet at the Twin Lakes Park located in Sarasota, FL. The community event honors the memory of children who have died, regardless of age or cause of death. The walk begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. and activities will follow until 1 p.m. In addition to the walk, talent from local entertainers will fill the day with performances by the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line, Jasmine Atkins (Riverview High School) singing God Bless America, Red Tiger Marshall Arts, “Impromptu” Jazz Group from Booker High School.. Refreshments and snacks will be available for all attending and door prizes raffled off.

All participates will receive a t-shirt to keep to wear for the walk that has the Compassionate Friends logo and sponsor names printed on it. The cost to participate in the walk is a $20 donation which can be paid that day at the park. Children ages 12 and under are free.

"Last year’s First Annual Event was a huge success and people are looking forward to repeating that success,” says Vivian Kehrer, Sarasota’s Chapter Leader, “Other national organizations involved with Compassionate Friends observances are Twinless.com Twins, MADD, Parents of Murdered Children, MISS, and BPUSA.

Nikki Oldaker, President of Show Biz East Productions supports this worthy organization by donating Public Relations and upkeep of the chapter's website. NikkiO@ShowBizEast.com

For more information, contact; Vivian at: 941-365-4230 - celebrationsisters@comcast.net or visit website: http://compassionatefriends.homestead.com/index

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