10th annual Steps of Hope
Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Cromwell Valley Park - Willow Grove Entrance
2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD 21234


**Thank you for your interest. The event is now full and registration has closed.
Please plan to join us next year.**

This inspiring event features an optional, contemplative walk 
through 1.1 miles of beautiful park trails.
Participants will experience the healing power of nature and
leave with the comforting knowledge that they are never truly alone


This event will be held rain or shine. Wear appropriate walking shoes, no flip flops/heels please.


COST: Steps of Hope is free to attend. Please consider a donation to support the work 
of the Gilchrist Grief Care Program. The suggested donation is $25 per family.


Questions? contact Christy Broderick at 443.849.8251 or [email protected].


*By attending this event, you grant Gilchrist permission to use any video or photographs taken for publicity or promotion of any program or service provided by the organization. Please note that publicity or promotional use may extend beyond the originally intended purpose and does not expire on any particular date.

Steps of Hope is made possible by the following:


Cromwell Valley Park Council          Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services


Grief Care Team:

Robin Contino, LCSW-C

Laurel Freeman, LCPC, NCC

Hilary Harrington, LCPC

Maureen Hulse, LCSW-C

Amanda Jaska, LCPC, NCC, CT

Dawn Tippett, LCSW-C

Allie Wolfing, LCSW-C

Christy Broderick, Bereavement Administrative Coordinator

Elizabeth Natterman, Bereavement Administrative Coordinator


Music Therapists:

Lacy Kidwell, MA, LPMT, MT-BC

Kelly Phair MMT, LPMT, MT-BC

Jillian Reed, MA, LPMT, MT-BC


Many Gilchrist Volunteers


Benefitting

Gilchrist Hospice Care

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