Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
KLA Memorial: A Conversation with Tomeka Walker
KLA Memorial: A Conversation with Tomeka Walker
KLA Memorial: A Conversation with Tomeka Walker
Thursday 5th December 2024
Tomeka Walker shares her journey of loss and healing, founding KLA Memorial to support families who've lost infants. A powerful story of resilience and hope.
29 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
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Episode Overview
- Tomeka Walker founded KLA Memorial after losing her infant son.
- KLA Memorial supports families who have lost infants between 20 weeks gestation and 12 months.
- The organisation provides mental health counselling and burial assistance.
- Tomeka's story highlights the importance of community support and breaking the stigma around infant loss.
- Future plans for KLA Memorial include expanding support groups and childbirth education.
I remember receiving an answer back from him, do what you wanted people to do for you.
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for an incredibly moving episode of APC Recovery Cafe. In this heartfelt conversation, Tomeka Walker, the Founder and Executive Director of Khairi and Little Angels Memorial (KLA Memorial), shares her deeply personal journey of loss and healing. After the devastating loss of her infant son, Khairi, in May 2014, Tomeka turned her grief into a mission to support other families facing similar tragedies.
KLA Memorial provides vital support to mothers and families who have lost infants between 20 weeks gestation and 12 months of age. Tomeka's story is one of resilience and compassion, as she describes the challenges she faced and the incredible work her organisation does to help others navigate their grief. From providing mental health counselling to assisting with infant burials, KLA Memorial is a beacon of hope for those in need.
Tomeka's dedication to her cause is both inspiring and heart-wrenching, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding and connection. Don't miss this chance to hear Tomeka's powerful story and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of grieving families.