BURLINGTON, VT - Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care is holding its fourth annual Children's Memorial Service Sunday, October 15, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. in Ira Allen Chapel on the campus of the University of Vermont.

The service originated with parents who expressed the need for an opportunity to remember their children who have died and to gather with other families, caregivers, and community members who have known and cared for their children.

Reverend David Hamilton, director of Pastoral Care at Fletcher Allen, will preside over the non-denominational service, and he will be joined by Lewis First, M.D., chief of Pediatrics at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen.

Among the activities scheduled during the service are readings of the children's names, several musical selections, and special remembrances arranged by family members.

Family, friends, healthcare providers, and other community members are all welcome to attend the service.

Please contact Marlene Maron, Ph.D., at (802) 847-4880 for more information.