WELCOME TO KIDS HAVEN
Grief Expert to visit Roankoe, Thursday, May 17th
Exploring the Special Features of Sudden Death and Suicide Grief
Dr. Alan Wolfelt, founded the Center for Loss more than 20 years ago to compassionately support both mourners, and professional and lay caregivers, by serving as an educational resource and professional forum.
Dr. Wolfelt’s model of "companioning versus treating" people in grief is respected the world over. He presents numerous workshops each year throughout the United States and Canada for hospices, schools, universities, funeral homes, community groups and a variety of other organizations. For more information please visit Dr. Wolfelt's website: http://www.centerforloss.com/
GRIEF SYMPOSIUM
A huge thank you to the nearly 100 folks who came to hear Dr. Donna Schuurman's talk at the Pearson Cancer Center Thursday and/or attended her all day workshop Friday. She left us with a great deal to consider, new ideas and a taste of her wisdom.
We are grateful to Patti Martin of WSET for inviting KIds' Haven to Good Morning Virginia to promote the events and to the News and Advance for attending our Thursday night program and then writing a front page article about the talk in Friday, May 4th's paper. As a result of both, Kids' Haven has received many inquiry calls.
Thank you also to Sandy Bottom for her article on the examiner.com.
Photos of these events will be posted next week...
BUTTERFLY KISSES
Our second annual fundraiser was another roaring success. We gathered at the Tatoms for cocktails, a butterfly release and dinner. The rain did not prevent 100 butterflies from flying to freedom in the Tatom's stunning backyard. It was a lovely night to celebrate the mission of Kids' Haven and thank those who support our program.
Check back for photos next week...
IN THE NEWS ....
Out of 22 grant proposals, the Youth Philanthropy Committee of the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust awards their $5,000 grant to Kids' Haven. The money will be used to expand our services in our five county region. We are grateful for their vote of confidence and their investment in the grieving children of our region. Thank you thank you to the 21 high school seniors who served on this committee.
