Golisano Children's Hospital / Bereavement Support / Honoring Your Child Honoring Your Child Thoughtful Ways to Remember and Celebrate Your Child's Life Write a letter to your child Donate blood or set up a blood drive in honor of your child Volunteer your time to a local organization Set up a scholarship in your child’s name at your local school Have a birthday party with cake and balloons Hold an event fundraiser Visit a local bakery and pay for a child’s birthday cake Submit a piece of writing to a publication or website on grief Get a tattoo in honor of your child Release sky lanterns or helium balloons at the cemetery or other special place Donate items on a wish list or make a monetary contribution to a hospital Visit another family’s fundraiser to offer support Make a donation to an organization in honor of your child Have a meal with loved ones and incorporate your child’s favorite food Sponsor a child in need Participate in a walk/run that you connect with Post a picture and a few thoughts about your child on social media Take memorial photos somewhere special Visit a favorite place Purchase a memorial brick at a location that is special to your family Write a letter to a friend or family member that has helped you Plant a garden/tree Frame a picture or piece of handwriting Order a personalized memorial candle or piece of jewelry