On August 4, 2023, our lives changed in an instant. I became a single parent, facing uncharted territory without my partner. The pain of loss and the subsequent grief is overwhelming. While time may offer some solace, true healing feels unattainable. Yet, time pushes forward, and the girls and I have adapted to a "new normal."
A few months after his passing, I discovered Imagine. Imagine has provided a place for me to grieve, laugh, cry, and, most importantly, connect with others who truly understand. Although joining this "club" was never my choice, I am grateful for Imagine's existence.
Last year, I was honored to be among the top fundraisers. As we walk in Kevin's honor again this year, I would greatly appreciate your support.
Imagine is a growing and evolving organization, that began in Westfield, NJ, and serves families from over 57 towns in NJ. Imagine provides free, year-round grief support for children and families coping with loss due to death. In addition to providing grief support at its two centers in Mountainside and Newark, Imagine provides grief education and training to schools, agencies, and workplaces, and on-site support after any traumatic loss.
Greta’s Run was founded in memory of Greta Schoenemann, a Westfield High School freshman, who died from injuries sustained after a tree branch fell on her and her classmates during lunch. Her story, and the stories of many more loved ones we’ve lost too soon, are part of what makes Greta’s Run for Imagine so special.
Donate to our team to help Imagine provide free, year-round grief support to people dealing with the death or life-altering illness of a parent, sibling or child. With our help, Imagine can continue transforming grief and loss into resilience, empathy, and compassion for the 600 children and adults it serves annually.
