?fontfamily>?bigger> From: Michelle Linn-Gust [michelle@nmsuicideprevention.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 11:25 AM

Subject: Children's Grief Center Events-- Earl Grollman talk and plant sale

The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico is proud to announce it’s first significant fundraising event. The Center will sponsor a conference entitled
“Living with Loss: Healing with Hope” on October 4th, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center on Wyoming Blvd. NE. The guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Earl Grollman who is an internationally recognized author, lecturer and rabbi. Dr. Grollman was a pioneer in the field of crisis intervention and has written extensively about grief and bereavement. He is frequently interviewed in the national media and has appeared on television as a guest on “Mr. Rogers” and Oprah.” He has been the recipient of numerous awards including “Hero of the Heartland” for his work with adults and children after the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman lives in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the author of over twenty-six books, including the best-seller, Living When a Loved One Has Died.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico. The conference is open to the general public and professionals in the community. The cost is $130. Space is limited. To register for this event contact The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico at 323-0478 or register online at info@childrensgrief.org
PRESS RELEASE

The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico is proud to announce it’s first PLANT SALE, to support the center’s need for “Room to Grow”. The event will be held on September 9 and 10, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Sunset Mesa School, on the NE corner of Morris and Candelaria NE.

Wholesale producer, Plant World, is providing a unique opportunity to purchase their locally grown, hardy landscaping plants and trees. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico. For more information, please call (505) 323-0478.