Edmarc 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 is named in their memory. In 1982, Edmarc Hospice for Children received a $300,000 grant from the Birthday Offering of the Presbyterian Women. This generous community gift funded the development and expansion of our hospice, home health care, and bereavement support services. Edmarc now serves a wide geographic area that includes the Virginia Peninsula and all of southside Hampton Roads.

May you find hope and love in 2026.
01/01/2026

May you find hope and love in 2026.

Happy Kwanzaa! 💚May you find meaning in family and tradition.
12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa! 💚

May you find meaning in family and tradition.

Thanks so much, MEB!
12/26/2025

Thanks so much, MEB!

12/25/2025

The Miracle on London Street…

12/24/2025

With Love,

Edmarc 💜

Grief

12/23/2025

Meet the Edmarc staff…and learn what we like to eat.

The  wrapped up our Santa deliveries this past weekend in style! The man himself, along with Rudolph, The Grinch, and a ...
12/22/2025

The wrapped up our Santa deliveries this past weekend in style! The man himself, along with Rudolph, The Grinch, and a posey of bikers toured south Hampton Road bringing presents to three of our families. We’re so grateful to this group who shows up year after year to make the season a little brighter for these sweet kids.

12/22/2025

The votes are in and the winner is…

🥁🥁🥁

Rudolph’s Northern Lights!

Thanks to everyone who voted - we had so much fun adding some seasonal flair to the office.

Final food delivery for the holidays: ✅After a week of sponsors dropping off Italian dinner meal baskets and volunteers ...
12/20/2025

Final food delivery for the holidays: ✅

After a week of sponsors dropping off Italian dinner meal baskets and volunteers sorting and packaging them up, drivers headed to Edmarc families’ home to deliver the goods. Over 60 baskets were provided thanks to our phenomenal community! 🍝🥗

Thank you so much!
12/20/2025

Thank you so much!

It’s time for a door decorating contest! Vote for your fave. 🚪🎄
12/19/2025

It’s time for a door decorating contest! Vote for your fave. 🚪🎄

12/18/2025

Buddy the Elf came for a little visit to show our staff the ropes around answering phones…

…and just like Buddy and his fellow elves work around the clock year round, Edmarc staff is always available to answer the phone for one of our families - 24/7/365 - because sometimes hope comes in the comfort of knowing someone will always be there for you.

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516 London Street
Portsmouth, VA
23704

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