Lightways Grief Support Program

04/30/2026

Lightways would like to thank Nancy Rau, the Chapter Coordinator for the Will County Project Linus, for delivering 30 quilted blankets for our campers in this year’s Peace of the Heart Kids Camp.

Here’s info on Project Linus: https://www.projectlinus.org. What a great organization!

Thanks to generous donations from the community, Lightways is able to continue to offer the kids grief camp free of charge to all campers. For more information on the Peace of Heart Camp, go to https://lightways.org/event/peace-of-the-heart-kids-camp/

04/29/2026

Registration is open!

💙 Peace of the Heart Kids Camp 💙

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is now accepting applications for our Peace of the Heart Kids Camp, a supportive and engaging experience for children ages 7 to 13 who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

This special camp helps kids process grief in a healthy way while enjoying fun, meaningful activities like arts and crafts, games, music, and more.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:

🗓 June 29 to July 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Nature Center at Pilcher Park

✨ Free of charge and open to all children, regardless of whether their loved one received hospice services from Lightways.

📅 Application deadline: May 28

👉 Learn more and apply: www.lightways.org/event/peace-of-the-heart-kids-camp/

04/23/2026

https://lightways.org/event/the-memory-box-project/

Come join us for a unique virtual event designed for families with children and teens - The Memory Box Project - There is still time to register!!!

Come join other families online for a virtual event to create a special memory keepsake box for your special person(s). The program is designed for families

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

(And gone can mean a lot of things . . . ). These internet holidays like “sibling day” sure can creep up and bring all the feelings when you least expect it. Thinking of anyone grieving a sibling today. 💔

04/13/2026

It’s-a 5K Time! Let’s-a go! 🏁

Get ready to power up for a day of fun, family, and fitness at the Super Heart Family Walk and 5K Fun Run 💙

Join us as we come together to support the Pediatric Program of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care because every step makes a difference.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
📍 St. Joseph Catholic School, 275 E. North Street, Manhattan, IL
⏰ Check In: 8:00 AM
🏃 Yoshi’s Mini Dash for ages 13 and under: 8:45 AM
🏁 5K Run and Walk Start: 9:15 AM

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this is a day for the whole family!

Registration is now open! Be sure to sign up by May 14, 2026, to guarantee your race T shirt and goodies.

👉 Visit www.lightways.org/lightways5k for more information.

04/10/2026

🚪 Friends of Hospice Event: Let’s Shut the Front Door to Cancer

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is honored to be a beneficiary of the first Shut the Front Door to Cancer Fundraiser presented by the Lynch Family.

This special event will bring our community together for an evening of music, fun, and fundraising, all to support individuals and families impacted by cancer. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lightways and help us continue providing compassionate hospice care, serious illness support, and grief services for patients and families in our community.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:

📅 June 13, 2026
📍 115 Bourbon Street | 3359 W 115th Street, Merrionette Park, IL
🕔 5:00 - 9:00 PM

We are incredibly grateful to the Lynch Family for their generosity and commitment to making a difference. Together we can bring comfort, care, and hope to those who need it most.

Learn more, get tickets, or support the cause:
www.shutthefrontdoortocancer.com/