26/01/2026
Losing a loved one with CdLS at any age is life-altering. Parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives, and friends experience profound grief, often accompanied by questions that have no easy answers. During these moments, the support of a compassionate community can make all the difference. Though their child, sibling, or loved one may no longer be physically with them, these families remain an irreplaceable part of our CdLS family and our shared journey.
On February 12, we will honor CdLS Remembrance Day, a time to come together in reflection, love, and solidarity. We are hosting a virtual memorial event at 11:00 a.m. EST, and we invite community members from around the world to join us as we remember, honor, and hold space for those we have lost.
The event will open with remarks from Dave Axtell, Chairman of the CdLS World Groups and proud dad to Jade, followed by a keynote presentation from Heather Stang, MA, C-IAYT, an internationally recognized grief educator, author, and mindfulness practitioner.
Heather Stang, MA, C-IAYT, is an internationally recognized grief educator, author, and mindfulness practitioner. She is the author of Navigating Loss, Living With Grief, and From Grief to Peace, and the creator of the Mindfulness and Grief System featured in The Handbook of Grief Therapies (2023). Heather hosts the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast and is the 2025 recipient of the Association for Death Education and Counseling Clinical Practice Award.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2026remembranceday
