Though winter weather seems to be hanging on in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere, it is already time to be thinking about summer camps for kids. In fact, registration is open now for Camp Erin Portland. The camp, a partnership between Eluna and Providence Hospice of Oregon, has served grieving children, teens, and families since …
This March, we would like to take a moment to honor the parents and children who have been impacted by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). The topic of SUDC is very close to the heart of Buzzy’s. Hudson, whom Buzzy’s Bees was founded in memory of, passed away from SUDC. Our mission is to …
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.” William Shakespeare These words from Shakespeare lend support to the mission of Buzzy’s Bees to “…change the grief culture surrounding the unexpected loss of a child.” Please continue to speak the names of beloved, lost ones. As …
On October 27th a number of Buzzy’s Bees volunteers participated in a webinar, “Becoming Grief Informed,” through the Dougy Center. It was presented by Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT, who is Director of Training and Translational Research at the center. She guided us through why, what, and how to become grief informed. Buzzy’s founder and …
We are delighted to announce the addition of Emilia Kirstein to the Buzzy’s Bees team. Emilia joined us in June of 2022 as the newsletter editor. In her words she “…fell hard in love with the organization.” Emilia now assists in managing some of the behind the scenes work as GGaV Program Administrator and Communications …
On May 11, 2021, “Smart Talk” of WITF, the NPR affiliate in central Pennsylvania, aired “Understanding grief through Mary Todd Lincoln’s life and experience.” The 38-minute program includes interviews with Callie Hawkins, Director of Programming at Lincoln Cottage and Julia Dunn, M.Ed., LPC and Clinical Director at Olivia’s House. Lincoln Cottage is an historic museum …
President Lincoln’s Cottage “Reflections on Grief and Loss” Exhibit Read More »
On September 24th, 2022, Buzzy’s Bees held our 4th annual Give Grief a Voice Art Exhibition and Benefit, our first event open to the public since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We gathered together in the Historic Alberta House in Portland, Oregon, on a warm sunny evening for a night of remembrance and love. Arriving families …
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One does not speak with Patty Torres for very long before her admiration and love for her family enter the conversation. It is easy to understand why: Her father emigrated from Mexico to the United States as a seventeen-year-old and began a lifetime of farming and work in various states. He returned and brought his …
The intermittent rain didn’t dampen our spirits as we gathered to golf in memory of precious children gone too soon on June 4. Sah-Hah-Lee is a beautiful setting, rain or shine! Both the Par 3 course and the Mini golf tournaments were nearly sold out, and some golfers accomplished a full 18-hole plus a full …
Buzzy’s Bees tried something new this spring. We held a ‘this-is-not-a-fundraiser’ event for donors, supporters, and industry professionals in Seattle. A little bit outside of our comfort zone (no fundraising goal!), the idea was simply to invite people to experience the Give Grief a Voice project in 3-D. Held on a Thursday evening at a …
Though winter weather seems to be hanging on in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere, it is already time to be thinking about summer camps for kids. In fact, registration is
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