2023 5K Run and Walk: Rebecca Jacobsen

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If you know me even a little, you probably know how much Good Grief means to me. At a time when Melody and I were devastated and disoriented by Jake's death in 2015, Good Grief was the crucial touchstone we needed to find our bearings, steady ourselves, and recover from his loss. Good Grief's work is rooted firmly in research and best practices, and the support groups we were a part of gave us both the clear message that we weren't alone. Good Grief's Nights of Support are completely free to any family that needs them for as long as they need them. Us? We stayed 4 years.

This year I am so happy to report that I've continued my work with Good Grief as part of Bordentown Regional High School's Good Grief Schools group facilitator team. Not all children can make it to Princeton or Morristown for Nights of Support, and Good Grief's school outreach program trains school staff to facilitate Good Grief programs in-house. To be able to work directly with our grieving students has been such a gift, and the difference this program makes is significant.

The money you donate will be well used to help ensure that no child in New Jersey has to grieve alone. Read on for more information:

I am excited to be participating in Good Grief's 2021 5K Run and Walk! This event helps us to honor and remember those who we have lost, while creating community at a time when isolation and loneliness are all around us. I decided to join the event to help raise awareness for grieving families and to help raise critical funds for Good Grief. Good Grief builds resilience in children, strengthens families, and empowers communities to grow from loss and adversity. Good Grief is 100% privately funded, and their programming is free of charge to all participants for as long as they need the support.

With every donation you make to support my efforts, Good Grief is able to ensure their programming remains free of charge to the families who need it the most. Every dollar makes a difference, so please hit the donate button and make a gift today in support of Good Grief and my 5K Run and Walk efforts!

Want to join me in making a difference? Register today and Run or Walk with me!

Thank you so much!

Achievements

Picking Up the Pace

I've Raised $1,000 for Good Grief!

Proud to Support Good Grief!

I made a personal gift to Good Grief!

Personal Progress:

of Goal

$1,539 Raised

$1,000.00

Fundraising Honor Roll

Anonymous

$103

Anonymous

$100

Anonymous

$51

Beth Bokop

$25

Caroline M Sobczak

$30

Christopher O?Leary

$25

Colton, Alicia, Oliver, and Aiden

$51

Excalibur

$100

Kimemmaannachris

$33

$100

Mary Giovannoli

$51

Mary Jacobsen

$50

Matt Jacobsen and Monika Deshmukh

Patricia A Richlin

$103

Paul & Joanie Schable

$51

Reba Holley

$36

Rebecca Jacobsen

$100

Shannon Monahan

$50

Shannon O'Brien

$51

Help me make sure no child has to grieve alone