My Story…
From May 15 - June 15, I am committing to riding 100 kms per week and a total of 400 kms to raise funds in support of Lighthouse for Grieving Children & Families.
Update - June 12: 405 kms!! Reached my distance goal!
Here's why...
Everyone experiences grief differently and this is especially true for children and teenagers. The loss of a loved one - a mom or dad, sister or brother - can be a life-altering experiencing leaving family members devastated, feeling isolated and alone.
1 in 14 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling. According to a study that tracked respondents for 7 years, bereaved youth are more likely to:
- Experience depressive thoughts, possess diminished self-esteem
- Consume drugs and alcohol
- Engage in violence
- Be suspended or expelled, repeat a grade
- Seek out mental health counseling and drug rehabilitation
Lighthouse is a safe place where grieving children, youth and their families support each other though their grieving children journey. Any child or teen, ages 3-19, who has experienced the death of an immediate family member or very close friend can join a group. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend peer support groups.
Lighthouse believes that no child should grieve alone.
As someone who lost my dad at a young age, I understand some of the impacts thr death of a parent can have on a child, teen and their family members - the grief, the isolation and feeling different from your peers. I truly see the incredible value that Lighthouse provides by offering a safe place where kids can find a sense of belonging and connect with others who are going through something similar.
Thank you for visiting my page and for your support.
Jennifer
Donate to help Jennifer raise money for Virtual Run4Lighthouse 2021’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Jun 14 | Lori Landry | $26.13 |
Jun 13 | Susan McGinn | $26.13 |
Jun 13 | Catherine MacInnis | $52.26 |
Jun 10 | Mira and Nora Norton | $104.52 |
Jun 09 | Marin Guy | $26.13 |
Jun 04 | GO JENNIFER GO!!! | $52.26 |
May 27 | Andrea Mains | $26.13 |
May 26 | Julie Lorenz | $156.78 |
May 19 | Anonymous | $52.26 |
May 18 | Lois Norton | $78.39 |