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Kathy Merkle-Raymond is raising money for Kara's 2023 Walk'n'Run to Remember

Fundraising Amount=$495.00 ; Goal=$1,500.00
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The human experience of death and dying affects everyone, yet we rarely discuss our emotional response to losing someone we love. In this year's Walk'n'Run to Remember, I will walk in memory of two dear friends, Marissa and Ian, who died by suicide. I am grateful for my memories of laughter, meaningful conversations, and time spent together with each of them, and with my family.

Please help me raise money for Kara's grief support services. Kara serves bereaved children, teens, adults, families, and organizations throughout the Bay Area. I am inspired every day by the courage and resiliency shown by those who come to Kara for grief support and healing connections with others who understand their feelings of personal loss, isolation, and loneliness.

Thank you for your kindness, and for your thoughtful gift that supports Kara and our work in the community.


Thank you for supporting Kara through this fundraiser team! If you would like to participate in the event as a Walker or Runner, please be sure to REGISTER HERE

About Kara
As a nonprofit serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1976, Kara provides comprehensive bereavement support, crisis intervention and grief education to individuals and communities facing the difficult realities of death and loss. Guided by empathy and compassion, every day we offer caring support to children and adults and provide a space where those in grief find deep relief in the company of others. Through a time-tested and highly effective peer support model, over 200 volunteers compassionately serve children and adults on their journey through grief so they can move toward renewed hope and meaning. Services are designed to be accessible and fees are not charged for our peer-based support.  We are funded primarily by charitable donations and the heartfelt generosity of the community we serve.


 

Donors and Comments

Anonymous  gave $50.00 10/30/2023
Michelle Steger  pledged to give $20.00 10/20/2023
Anonymous  gave $50.00 10/20/2023
Anonymous  gave $100.00 10/15/2023
Moe Harris  gave $100.00 10/11/2023
"Go Kathy! Thanks for all you give to so many🙏🏻🥰"
Paula Antonelli  gave $50.00 10/10/2023
"Hi Kathy, I'm so honored to support the cause of Kara. It's a necessary resource like no other and we're so blessed to have this available to us in the bay area. I know many besides myself who have reaped the benefits of this wonderful service. Thank you!!"
Anonymous  pledged to give $75.00 8/21/2023