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We provide online support, regular meetings and lay counselling for bereaved families

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We host regular support group meetings and events

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Saturday 11 May 2024: TCF Support Group Meeting @ 2pm for 2-30pm -Carl Sutton will be our guest speaker -sharing with our members his road...
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The Compassionate Friends

Our Monthly Newsletter – What is Happening at TCF, and all other things TCF related.

Passing of Debbie James

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie James, Chapter leader of the Compassionate Friends in Johannesburg.  Debbie passed away on the 9th September after a short illness.

Debbie touched the lives of many bereaved families as they dealt with their own tragic and unimaginable losses.  For many, she was a true pillar of strength and support in their hour of need.

She will be remembered for her compassion, guidance and always being there with a willing ear.  Our thoughts are with Debbie’s family at this tragic time. She will be sorely missed.

Ian Sim was interviewed on 702 for Teen Suicide Awareness week and on support for parents and families.

Click here to listen to the interview.

We invite you to give a Love Gift to The Compassionate Friends in memory of your loved ones at this time of the year. The money will be used during the year to provide support and comfort to people grieving the loss of their children and siblings. Click here to access the backabuddy page.

Giving back is so easy, help The Compassionate Friends when you swipe your MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Card. If you already have a card, you can add a beneficiary by updating your profile here

In January 2022, PowerFM hosted a show discussing the trauma of losing a child. Rebecca Warsop represented TCF on the show. Click here to listen.

Watch Isabel Ferreira delivering her talk entiled ‘On Grief, Grace and Meaning’. This talk was presented at the November 2022 Candle Lighting Ceremony Click here to watch.