Edmarc

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.

Assemble, Agents of Good 🦸Volunteer Appreciation is imminent (no joke), and we need your help to enhance the party! Shop...
04/08/2026

Assemble, Agents of Good 🦸

Volunteer Appreciation is imminent (no joke), and we need your help to enhance the party! Shop our wish list to aid us in showing volunteers our unstoppable gratitude for their intrepid service to Edmarc kids and families:

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Assemble, Agents of Good 🦸Volunteer Appreciation is imminent (no joke), and we need your help to enhance the party! Shop...
04/01/2026

Assemble, Agents of Good 🦸

Volunteer Appreciation is imminent (no joke), and we need your help to enhance the party! Shop our wish list to aid us in showing volunteers our unstoppable gratitude for their intrepid service to Edmarc kids and families: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24AVWQMWGYWZB?ref_=wl_share

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03/31/2026

Social work is a work of heart.

💛 Happy Doctors Day! 💛We are so grateful to have the compassion and medical expertise of our phenomenal chief medical di...
03/30/2026

💛 Happy Doctors Day! 💛

We are so grateful to have the compassion and medical expertise of our phenomenal chief medical director Dr. Pegram and assistant medical directors Dr. Heydarian and Dr. Mark leading Edmarc’s clinical care. Guided by their heart and passion for their patients, they ensure Edmarc kids receive the quality care they deserve. They understand not only the complexities of the unique illnesses many of our kids present, but also that these children thrive when cared for surrounded by the familiarities and comfort of their family and home.

Thank you Linda, Cyrus, and Melissa, for all you do for Edmarc patients, families, and staff. Your leadership is incomparable, and the love you hold for all those you care for is priceless.

What an ace of a Saturday! We we're so grateful to join Anything Co****le and the Bayside Harley Owners Group as they fl...
03/25/2026

What an ace of a Saturday! We we're so grateful to join Anything Co****le and the Bayside Harley Owners Group as they flung bags in this annual co****le competition. With 52 players in support of this charitable event, these groups raised over $2,200 for Edmarc!

Thank you so much for the phenomenal support and memorable day.

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03/16/2026

A hoppity good time at Spring Fling!

🐰Edmarc’s Spring Fling was a hippity hoppity time! 🐣An Easter egg hunt, piñatas, games, glitter tattoos, and an appearan...
03/14/2026

🐰Edmarc’s Spring Fling was a hippity hoppity time!

🐣An Easter egg hunt, piñatas, games, glitter tattoos, and an appearance by our mascot Wags and the Easter Bunny himself made for such a special day! So grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk for sponsoring such a memorable event and the Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalist church for hosting us.

03/09/2026

We loved having the National Honors Society from start their week by helping prep for our upcoming Spring Fling! Thanks for all the help. 🥰

💜When a child dies, they are not forgotten. Keeping their child's memory alive becomes a way many parents find comfort i...
03/06/2026

💜When a child dies, they are not forgotten. Keeping their child's memory alive becomes a way many parents find comfort in their grief journey. This is where Edmarc social workers step in, helping parents and other loved ones create tangible pieces they can literally hold onto when that grief hits a little harder.

💙Check out our latest blog, "Intertwining Hearts: A Lasting Connection of Love", and learn about one such symbol that represents the everlasting bond parents share with their child.

https://edmarc.org/hope-for-the-journey-blog/

When a child dies, loved ones find comfort in the cherished memories they shared. The Legacy Boxes that Edmarc provides ...
03/04/2026

When a child dies, loved ones find comfort in the cherished memories they shared. The Legacy Boxes that Edmarc provides serve as a place to hold these memories, safekeeping pictures, handprints, stuffed hearts, and a myriad of other keepsakes.

Be a part of helping families cherish their child's memory by donating these boxes in various colors. Because you're not just donating a box...you're giving a family something to hold on to as they walk through one of the most difficult journeys imaginable.

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