Welcome to the Madison Area Chapter of the Compassionate Friends
We are a local Chapter of a National grief support organization for families who have experienced the death of a child. The Compassionate Friends is a mutual assistance, self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved families following the death of a child. There is no religious affiliation. There are no membership fees or dues, and all bereaved family members are welcome. Chapter Leader: Jim Nosal - 608-837-6556 Bereaved Father Daughter Caroline (age 24) murdered and Gina Accola 608-370-2293 Bereaved Mother & Newsletter Editor Daughter Roxie (age 23) died of suicide Wisconsin Regional Coordinator: Sharon Staniforth 608-835-7493 Bereaved mother Daughter Jill (age 17) died in car accident Steering Committee Members: Donna Knickmeyer 608-643-4543 Bereaved Mother & Chapter Treasurer Son Ryan (age 27) died of cancer Barb Seth 608-838-8654 Bereaved Mother & Newsletter Editor Son Todd (age 19) died of sudden illness |