Give Grief a Voice Family Events

Since its start in 2019, families who have participated in Buzzy’s Bees Give Grief a Voice project have received a unique work of art honoring their child. These pieces of art have been shared and revered in a number of gatherings where parents, GGAV writers and artists, Buzzy’s Bees board members, volunteers and alumni families have come together to remember and support one another. The venue for these meaningful events has varied, including a time during COVID where we met at a local tea farm in order to accommodate the need to be outdoors. You can read more about these gatherings below.

The time spent with others who know the unimaginable – the loss of a young child – has become one of the most valuable aspects of these events. In addition to the art reveal on Saturday evening, we added a Bonfire and Brews night for dads on Friday and a brunch for moms on Saturday morning. Based on feedback from the recent weekends we have committed to put resources and energy into an annual Family Retreat Weekend that is open to the alumni from both of our programs, Give Grief a Voice and Financial Gifts, as well as to others who have lost a young child. 

In order to allow this event to be accessible we realize that additional lead time is necessary. We are planning on gathering on October 10-13, 2026. Much of the preparation work can be done virtually, so your location does not limit you from being able to join our task force. We will be initially focusing on securing sponsorships and perhaps a co-host. Please contact amanda@buzzysbees.com if you would like to participate in the planning.