This August 3 will mark the 15th anniversary of my brother's death.  While Robert is never far from my thoughts, this is especially true in early August. I think back to memories growing up together, sadly reflect on the last few moments of his life, and wonder what life could have been like for him and his loved ones had things worked out differently.  As in past years, I am volunteering this summer at the Wendt Center's Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC as a way to remember Robert and help children who are living with similar losses take a step towards healing.

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For over 20 years, the Wendt Center's Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC has offered grieving children (ages 6-17) an opportunity to enter a safe space away from their everyday lives to gently explore the normal yet overwhelming process of grief.Due to Covid, 2020 was the first time in 21 years that the Wendt Center could not provide an in-person grief sleep away camp for children. This summer we are incredibly excited to be able to offer 3 in-person day camps, followed by several virtual camp workshops for the whole family in Fall, 2021! This will provide a unique opportunity to share memories and explore grief in a safe setting where all participant's self-expression is heard, valued, validated, and honored.Please join us by generously supporting this year's amazing camp programming! Help us counter the social isolation, loss of ritualizing grief and in-person grief support brought on by living in a pandemic!