Bereaved Families of Ontario - Southwest Region

09/13/2026

🐾 National Pet Memorial Day - September 13, 2026

Today, we remember and honour our beloved animal companions who have died.

For many of us, pets are family. They share our homes, routines, milestones, and quiet moments, leaving behind memories and a lasting place in our hearts.

Pet loss is a very real loss, and grief can take many forms. Today, we invite you to take a moment to remember a beloved pet - look through photos, light a candle, share a favourite memory, or simply hold them in your heart. To all those missing a cherished companion today: your grief is a reflection of the love you shared.

🐾 Pet loss resources and support groups:

https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivegrief/

https://ontariopetloss.org/petloss

https://www.pawswithwingslondon.com/

09/10/2026

💛 September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Su***de can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma and encouraging action, we can help to reduce the instances of su***de around the world.

For more information, please visit https://www.iasp.info/wspd/

If you’re concerned about someone, reach out. If you’re struggling yourself, please know that support is available:

Talk Su***de Canada: Call or text 9-8-8 — available 24/7 for anyone in Canada experiencing suicidal thoughts or who is concerned about someone else.

Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for 24/7 support for young people across Canada.

Hope for Wellness Helpline: Call 1-855-242-3310 for 24/7 culturally appropriate support and crisis intervention for Indigenous people across Canada.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger: Call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Connection, compassion, and reaching out can make a difference. 💛

***dePreventionDay

09/05/2026

🤝 Today is International Day of Charity!

At Bereaved Families of Ontario – Southwest Region, your support helps us provide compassionate grief support, resources, and connection to individuals and families navigating loss.

There are many ways you can help:

- Join our Memory Links Golf Tournament fundraiser on September 26th
- Become a monthly donor and make an ongoing impact
- Share our programs and resources with someone who may need them
- Make a one-time donation today to help ensure bereaved families have access to the support they need.

Visit https://bfosw.ca/donate/ for more information.

Your donation can make a difference. Give today and help us ensure no one has to navigate grief alone.

09/03/2026

Peer support groups (18+) from September to December 2026.

For the list of dates, please visit https://bfosw.ca/current-programs-services/

There is no cost to participate.

New to join? Please email [email protected] to register.

09/03/2026

Has your child experienced the death of someone close to them?

Our Brighter Tomorrows Child & Youth Grief Peer Support Group is welcoming children ages 9–12 to an upcoming 8-week group designed to help children understand and navigate grief in a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate environment, facilitated by our peer support volunteers.

What children can expect:

🌱 Age-appropriate activities
💬 Opportunities to share and connect
🧩 Education and coping strategies
💛 Support for healthy grieving

There is no cost to participate.

📅 Thursdays, October 1 – November 19
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Joseph’s Hospice of London

If your child is 9–12 years old and has experienced a loss, we encourage families to complete our Expression of Interest (EOI) form to be contacted with next steps.

Click the link in our bio or visit https://forms.gle/Ep4JDkKMMKGq4vdY9

Give your child a space to connect, feel supported, and take steps toward a brighter tomorrow. 🌈

08/24/2026

⛳ Make Every Swing Count! Join Us for the 2026 Memory Links Golf Tournament

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Southwest Region invites you to join us for our Memory Links Golf Tournament—a meaningful day of golf, remembrance, community, and giving.

Every registration, sponsorship and donation helps raise vital funds to support children, adults and families who have experienced the death of someone they love. Your generosity helps ensure that people facing grief have somewhere to turn, someone to talk to, and a community where they don’t have to grieve alone.

For more information or to register, please visit https://bfosw.ca/2026-memorial-links-golf-tournament/

We hope to see you there!

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

August 28th marks a day for pet lovers to honour and cherish their companions who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Losing a pet is never easy as the grief is deep and endures like losing any other family member.
Please join us in person for our Rainbow Bridge Memorial Service to acknowledge the love and special bond we share with our pets. ❤️🌈🐾

07/03/2026

💛 Join us in compassion and community this summer

Navigating Grief is a free, in-person peer support group for adults who have experienced the death of someone important in their life. This group offers a compassionate space to connect with others who understand loss and share experiences at your own pace.

Have questions or would like to register? Please email [email protected] or call 226-448-8123.

07/03/2026

National Bereaved Parents Day is a time to honour and remember the children who are deeply loved and profoundly missed. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the strength, resilience, and enduring bond that bereaved parents carry with them each day.

We remember the children whose lives, no matter how brief, have left lasting footprints on the hearts of those who love them. We invite you to speak their names, share their memories, light a candle, or simply take a quiet moment to reflect on the love that continues beyond loss.

You are not alone. We remember with you.