Community Announcements
Featuring some of the latest news about the Society’s programs, events, and more.
Impact Report Spring 2024
In November 2023, Lumara’s team had the unique opportunity to offer an Indigenous Wellness Community Retreat on Haida Gwaii.
Spring Campaign
Help kids like Meredith. Donate to Lumara today.
Welcome to Lumaria
Discover a unique Minecraft world led by Lumara’s music therapist, Meg Jackson. Designed for kids aged 7–12 coping with loss. This virtual group provides an opportunity for children to connect with peers who share similar experiences of losing a loved one while enjoying the popular video game, Minecraft.
Vancouver Island Youth Retreat – Strathcona 2024
If you are between the ages of 13-19, and would like an opportunity to connect with peers who understand grief then attending the Vancouver Island Youth Retreat at Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island from May 31 – June 3, 2024 might be one of the best experiences you’ve had in a really long time.
Bring Hope This Holiday
Bring Hope This HolidayDonate before December 31st and your gift will be DOUBLED to help twice as many families.
100km for Q: Are you up for a challenge?
Join us December 2, 2023 for a rowing event like no other. People just like you are going to row 100km’s while raising funds to support grieving children and families.
Indigenous Wellness | Haida Gwaii
LUMARA will hold space November 23-26, 2023 in Old Masset, Haida Gwaii. Join us for an experience of Connection, Healing & Hope. All are welcome!
Fall Fundraising Campaign
“I owe everything to what Lumara has given me… I am able to talk about my grief, I’m able to think about my parents and smile, instead of not being able to think about them without crying” – Lily, aged 17
Help More Kids Like Lily. Donate Now to Support Life After Loss
Annual Report 2023
Lumara’s 2022-2023 Annual Report highlights our organization’s return to camps, retreats, and in-person programs supplemented by the best of our virtual support and education. It was a year of providing transformative support…
Impact Report Spring 2023
Lumara’s Music Therapist Meaghan Jackson – who has filled Camp Kerry with music since 2007 – has created a whole new camp experience for grieving children, set in the virtual world of Minecraft. Read more in our Spring 2023 Impact Report…
Notice of AGM 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Members of Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society (the “Society”) is called for and will be held electronically via video/phone conferencing on the 27th day of June, 2023 at 6 pm PST
Come to the Campfire
We all know the campfire is a special place. This spring, we’re inviting you to Come to the Campfire – Lumara’s community of monthly donors, inspired by the warmth and belonging of this iconic tradition.