The Sadie Rose Foundation

Welcome to the Sadie Rose Foundation. We are an official non-profit 501(c)3 organization offering support to families and individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. We are based in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Regardless of how long ago or recent your loss, we welcome you as strangers no longer, but fellow bereaved families coping shoulder-to-shoulder in a life we never imagined for ourselves.

We offer support and assistance to anyone, regardless of race, religion or reason for loss.

Support For Those Who Have Lost a Loved One

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Our Office

Individual support and office hours are by appointment.

Special Annual Ceremonies

All support groups are welcome to participate. ***Children are usually present at these events.

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Memorial Picnic and Butterfly Release: This casual event is held the 4th weekend in June. Drinks and table service provided. Please bring a dish to share. This is scheduled for Saturday June 24, 2023. Please check website or Facebook calendar for location and specific details.
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Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Walk: We host this walk in conjunction with the National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This walk takes place in October and coincides with “October 15th” walks around the country. Check our calendar for date and details.
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November Meal: Held on the fourth Friday in November, we gather for a carry-in meal. Drinks, table service and turkey provided. Date, location and time are posted in our calendar.
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Candlelight Ceremony: On the second Sunday of December, we gather to light a candle in memory of our loved ones. We welcome you to bring a picture or memento for the Remembrance Table. To submit a photograph (or a picture to represent your loved one) in advance to be included in our slideshow, email photo and information to office@sadierosefoundation.org. Date, location, time and additional details are posted in our calendar.
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Sadie Rose 5K Run and Walk: This fundraiser provides a recreational community event as well as a way for parents to remember their child. Bereaved families are encouraged to get teams together to walk in memory of their child. Our 2022 event is scheduled for October 8th.

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2022 5K
October 8, 2022    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
We are excited, because our 5K will be in person again this year, with a virtual twist!  Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center will be [...]
15 Oct
October 15, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at the front steps of the courthouse in Downtown Harrisonburg.  We will start by creating luminaries in memory of our babies who are [...]
17 Oct
October 17, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meet at Dayton Church of the Brethren with others who have experienced the loss of a spouse or domestic partner.  This is an informal gathering [...]
Events on October 8, 2022
2022 5K
8 Oct 22
Harrisonburg
Events on October 15, 2022
15 Oct
15 Oct 22
Harrisonburg
Events on October 17, 2022
17 Oct

300 Club

We are looking for partners to help continue our momentum and are asking you to consider joining our $300 Club. We need immediate and ongoing funds to continue and are seeking individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations to commit to giving $300 per year or $25 per month. Our monthly operating expenses average $5000 with rent, facility, operations, programs, and payroll.