Our celebrity friends support us in helping kids to grieve

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Kevin Wells, whose daughter Holly was tragically murdered in Soham during the Summer of 2002, is the Patron of Grief Encounter and says, “It is of course the kind of help we all hope that we will never need to consider. Sadly the reality is very much different. I was genuinely overwhelmed when my wife and I found out a charity like Grief Encounter existed and I am now proud to be their Patron.”

Dawn French, who lost her Dad when she was a teenager, has recently said about the charity, ““My Dad and I only had 19 years together. It has been 31 years since I saw him and everyday I have to remind myself of that fact, and everyday I am shocked. It is somehow not right that soon I will be older than he ever got to be. A parent is supposed to be older at all times. Unfortunately that is not always the case as I know. I am proud to be associated with Grief Encounter and the wonderful work they do to help children and young people through the trauma of bereavement.”

Gabby Logan, who lost her brother when she was very young says, “My brothers death was a complete and utter shock to our family and we were totally devastated. There was no specific help offered to us to help us cope with our grief. I am really impressed by the work Grief Encounter are doing and I offer them my total support”.

Kenny Logan, who lost is Dad as a young teenager says, "The trauma of my dad's loss when i was a teenager had untold consequences, which had they been dealt with earlier, would have made my life much easier. Gabby and I are delighted to support Grief Encounter and the work they do to support children and young people dealing with the death of a parent or sibling."

Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips lost her mum when she was young and says, “I grieved for my mother as a young teenager; but also had to support my siblings. It wasn’t easy and I felt I had to be strong for them and put on a brave face. Although this kept me occupied, it was a heavy weight on young shoulders; a weight that wonderful charities like the Grief Encounter Project can now help youngsters cope with. I have learnt that grieving together with loved ones is really important, sharing your feelings is a good step forward to coming to terms with such a deep loss and helps you support one another bridging the void that is left after losing someone dear to you.”

This Morning Agony Aunt Denise Robertson, Patron of Grief Encounter, who lost her son said, “My life before my son died was full of terror, worry and fear. This doesn’t end with a death, although many support services act as if it does. Grief Encounter Project is one of the few services to offer bereaved children, young people and their families this kind of support following a death.”


About Us What We Do Vision and Mission Who Are We Celebrity Friends		Our Celebrity Friends Kevin Wells, whose daughter Holly was tragically murdered in Soham during the Summer of 2002, is the Patron of Grief Encounter and says, “It is of course the kind of help we all hope that we will never need to consider. Sadly the reality is very much different. I was genuinely overwhelmed when my wife and I found out a charity like Grief Encounter existed and I am now proud to be their Patron.” Dawn French, who lost her Dad when she was a teenager, has recently said about the charity, ““My Dad and I only had 19 years together. It has been 31 years since I saw him and everyday I have to remind myself of that fact, and everyday I am shocked. It is somehow not right that soon I will be older than he ever got to be. A parent is supposed to be older at all times. Unfortunately that is not always the case as I know. I am proud to be associated with Grief Encounter and the wonderful work they do to help children and young people through the trauma of bereavement.” Gabby Logan, who lost her brother when she was very young says, “My brothers death was a complete and utter shock to our family and we were totally devastated. There was no specific help offered to us to help us cope with our grief. I am really impressed by the work Grief Encounter are doing and I offer them my total support”. Kenny Logan, who lost is Dad as a young teenager says, "The trauma of my dad's loss when i was a teenager had untold consequences, which had they been dealt with earlier, would have made my life much easier. Gabby and I are delighted to support Grief Encounter and the work they do to support children and young people dealing with the death of a parent or sibling." Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips lost her mum when she was young and says, “I grieved for my mother as a young teenager; but also had to support my siblings. It wasn’t easy and I felt I had to be strong for them and put on a brave face. Although this kept me occupied, it was a heavy weight on young shoulders; a weight that wonderful charities like the Grief Encounter Project can now help youngsters cope with. I have learnt that grieving together with loved ones is really important, sharing your feelings is a good step forward to coming to terms with such a deep loss and helps you support one another bridging the void that is left after losing someone dear to you.” This Morning Agony Aunt Denise Robertson, Patron of Grief Encounter, who lost her son said, “My life before my son died was full of terror, worry and fear. This doesn’t end with a death, although many support services act as if it does. Grief Encounter Project is one of the few services to offer bereaved children, young people and their families this kind of support following a death.”