US Edition'All she needed was love': B.C. memorial honours homelessness, addiction struggle
- Westie is organizing a memorial event on May 31 at 1 p.m. In Williams Lake to honor Cheryl Folden and others affected by addiction and homelessness.
- He began the memorial after Cheryl Folden passed away at his home on January 8, 2024, following a prolonged struggle with substance abuse and personal hardships.
- Westie, who met Folden while she was panhandling, wrote a candid obituary that drew public attention and highlighted systemic neglect.
- A memorial bench honoring Folden will be placed on May 22 at Herb Gardener Park, located on Oliver Street, with a community gathering featuring an open mic and refreshments planned for May 31.
- Westie said, "All she needed was love," and hopes Folden's legacy continues to inspire the community and bring awareness to societal gaps.
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'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman
An event on May 31 at 1 p.m. will be held in Herb Gardener Park to mark the installation of a memorial to honour those lost to addiction, homelessness and the organizations which support them - and especially Cheryl Folden, who died on January 8, 2024
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