Unlike adult hospice, where life-saving treatment ceases and the end is certain, Edmarc offers hope. The minister's name was Edward; the boy's name was Marcus.
Established in 1978, Edmarc was the first hospice in the nation designed specifically for children. Edmarc is the only pediatric hospice organization in Hampton Roads. Edmarc was founded by the members of Suffolk Presbyterian Church in Suffolk, Virginia, along with their minister who was dying of cancer, and a young couple whose only son was dying of a progressive neuromuscular disease. The agency
06/21/2026
Sending love this Father’s Day to
💙the dads that’s have loved us since our first breath
💙those who stepped up to be loving dads
💙those who have become father figures
💙the dads who are grieving a child
💙those who are grieving their dads
May you all feel the love today.
06/21/2026
Congratulations to Williamsburg's Radio Station FM 93.5 The Burg & WMBG AM 740 on receiving the Best Human Interest Series Award at the 89th Annual Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards for their Making a Difference Monday segment featuring Edmarc! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful to Radio Show Host Lisa Granger for inviting Edmarc Development Director Mary Helen Hilton to join them at the awards celebration as a guest.
Opportunities like these help us share Edmarc’s mission with a wider audience and raise awareness about the compassionate care and support we provide to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Thank you, WMBG AM740, for helping us tell our story and make a difference in our community. 💙🦋
06/19/2026
Last Thursday, we got to visit our friends in the Stitcher's Circle at Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalist Church! Our volunteer, Sherry, joined in to teach more folks how to create hearts for families and we feel so grateful 💕
Thank you, One Hour Hearing and Air Conditioning, for returning as the Presenting Sponsor for Edmarc’s 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic! Your support means the world, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team.
Wanna join the fun?! Join as a tee sponsor and provide hope for kids and families across Hampton Roads.
https://edmarc.org/2026-edmarc-charity-golf-classic-tee-gift-sponsorship/
06/18/2026
Beep beep! The Beachcombers Corvette Club is hosting a school supply drive for Edmarc at Bubba's 33 in Chesapeake on July 11th! Join us to view some gorgeous cars, donate supplies, and enjoy lunch at Bubba's 33! Show the flyer at this link so that 10% of your check is donated to Edmarc: https://edmarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bubbas-33-Fundraiser.jpg
06/17/2026
It's 😀 This week, we are wishing for casseroles and other frozen meals to fill our freezers. We have an increasing number of families requesting grocery support, and we are in need of more meals. These can be homemade or store bought! Please reach out to Brittany at [email protected] with questions 🙋♂️
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06/10/2026
We are getting ready to mail Father's Day cards to our bereaved dads, and we are wishing for stamps this 📫If you would like to be a part of this significant project, head over to the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KT05ARC0B0WX?ref_=wl_share
06/09/2026
⛳Tee up for Edmarc's golf season this year by becoming a tee sponsor! Support our southside tournament at Cedar Point Club on August 13th or our Williamsburg tournament at Williamsburg Golf Club on September 22nd for $250! Sponsorships include signage on a tournament hole as well as recognition on our website.
💜Sponsor on behalf of your company, yourself, or in honor of a loved one - all in the name of providing hope for Edmarc kids and families.
😁Want to make a bigger impact?
😍Sponsor both tournaments for just $400!
💻Visit our website for this sweet special offer: https://edmarc.org/2026-edmarc-charity-golf-classic-tee-gift-sponsorship/