November 15, 2009
To whom it may concern,
My name is Anne Castaldo. My son passed away on July 11, 2009. He was only 24 and his death was very sudden and unexpected. He had become ill and died from complications during a procedure in the hospital. He was a beautiful, loving, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend with his whole life ahead of him.
I am organizing a worldwide candle lighting to be held in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting. This event unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, creating a virtual wave of light, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.
Compassionate Friends have chapters all across the world and offer wonderful services that provide comfort for many grieving parents, siblings and grandparents. I have not been to an "official" meeting yet, but have spoken with a chapter president, received newsletters and visited their web site for information and comfort knowing although I may feel alone on this journey, there are many others with the same grief and pain that my family is dealing with daily.
Although this is not a holiday celebration, but rather a memorial for our loved ones, it is held during the holiday season because this is one of the hardest times of the year to be without your family. To gather together and remember with those who share the same emotions and understand can only help all who attend. This event takes place December 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm. at 5866 Main Street, Trumbull CT. on the town green.
In order to put this event together, I need help which I am seeking in the way of donations, sponsors and volunteers. If you would like to help sponsor this event, for a $50.00 sponsorship I will include your name in the program and your logo will be displayed on a poster and the website thanking you for your support and participation in this wonderful cause.
I hope that you will consider either a small donation or a sponsorship to help heal the hearts of so many grieving families. If you are interested, you may contact me at candlelighting2009@gmail.com. For more in depth information visit the website for this event at http://worldwidecandlelighting.blogspot.com. If you are interested in learning more about The Compassionate Friends visit them at http://compassionatefriends.org. I look forward to hearing from you and may your holidays be peaceful, healthy and filled with joy.
Sincerely,
Anne Castaldo
Anne Castaldo, Organizer
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