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Help Carrie raise money

For participating in Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual Race 2020

My Story…

Dearest Friends and Family, 

I hope this finds you well and happy despite the current state of the world. I am reaching out to you today to share a story that most, if not all of you know. I want to share my story and ask for your support.

When I was 8 years old, my Father died. 

When I was 16 years old, my Mother died.

These two events, particularly the death of my beloved Mom changed the course of my life. I was so sad for a very long time (and still am some days).

25 years later I find myself working at a very special place. It is called The Dr. Jay Children's Grief Centre and we provide free grief counseling and programming for children and youth who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. I see a little bit of myself in each kid that we help. On tough days, that little bit is what gets me through.

On Sunday, October 18th I will be walking for the Dr. Jay Children's Grief Centre and I am asking for your support. I need your help to keep the doors of the Centre open and able to continue to provide innovative and specialized programming for grieving kids. 

Every little bit helps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Description

Please help support The Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre, that exists to provide support to grieving children and youth. The Centre provides counselling to children, youth and families (0-21) who are living with the dying and death of a sibling, parent or primary caregiver, or who are living with terminal illness themselves. We help to build capacity of individuals, families and communities and support one another in grief, as well as to maintain connections with loved ones who have died.

Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 06 Lysa Toye hey carrie, i wanted to sponsor you to support your good work at the centre. i won't be able to join on walk day but send my warmest wishes. $150.00
Oct 04 Travis and Dom Love you Carrie and so proud of you! $100.00
Oct 04 Kathy So grateful for your support and pleased to be able to reciprocate and support the great work of the centre. Undisclosed amount
Oct 04 Ali & Blair Very powerful note. Love you Carrie! $150.00
Oct 02 Jamey $50.00
Oct 02 Barbara Seldon Leggatt Very happy to support Dr. Jay’s and your good work there, Carrie! $50.00
Oct 02 Shannon, Ryan, Spencer, Riley and Luca Your story and the woman you are today have both had a great impact on my life, and my experience and appreciation of motherhood. Much love. $50.00
Oct 01 Cinda King & Family You are beautiful soul Carrie. My cousin and his wife died (2 years apart) leaving their 6 and 8 year old girls. This work is so important. $100.00
Oct 01 Stan and Prisca $15.00
Oct 01 Agata & Danny Much love - you do incredible work my friend xx $100.00