Lakeside stroll: Therapeutic steps as walkers honor cherished loved ones

Lakeside stroll: Therapeutic steps as walkers honor cherished loved ones 
St. Lucie Voice, Port St. Lucie, FL - Community; Press Release; 2/27/25
On a sunny January morning, hundreds of community members and supporters of Treasure Coast Hospice gathered for a stroll around the beautiful lake at Tradition. Together, they walked the 1.2-mile trail, one step at a time, supporting healing and remembrance. Reflecting on the loss of a loved one, ... they took another step forward in their journey of hope and healing. ... Toni Szparaga of True Crew Dance Company and her dancers loosened up the crowd with a pre-walk warm-up. Szparaga, who has been participating in the Lakeside Stroll for eight years, dedicated the dancers' performance following the walk to Treasure Coast Hospice. Szparaga, who lost both of her parents within a year, said, "With the guidance of what to expect and counseling that Treasure Coast Hospice offered, I was able to work through the anger, hurt, and sadness and realize they were not gone, they were just going back home." ...
Editor's note: In case you missed it, read the last sentence above, "Szparaga, who lost both of her parents within a year ..." Thank you--Treasure Coast Hospice--for your example of meaningful, multi-faceted bereavement care.