January 13, 2008

2008 – Peace of Heart Fund-Raising Dinner

  2022 We will always love you Bob. Thank you for the years of laughter. Read: A tribute to Bob Saget. Bob Saget Radio Interview Just prior to receiving the griefHaven Peace of Heart™ award, Bob Saget was interviewed on public radio about griefHaven, his own losses of all four of his sisters and brothers, how he, his father and mother found ways to cope, and his thoughts surrounding grief and receiving this prestigious award. Listen: Listen to Bob Saget. 2008 Peace of Heart Fund-Raising Event Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. Peace of Heart Recipient: Bob Saget Inspired by the memories of his beloved sisters, Andrea Marce Saget and Gay Audrey Saget, Bob Saget, well-known comedian and actor, has used his comedic gift to raise much-needed funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, which is dedicated to fighting a disease that remains incurable. Despite his busy life, Bob gives his time and lends […]
February 22, 2013

2013 – Live Your Best Life Luncheon

2013 – Live Your Best Life Luncheon It was truly beautiful, and that room was filled with so much love it was palpable. There were 180 people in attendance. The Friends of griefHaven Council members (meet them all on our website) worked for months and months to make this event flawless. Our former Mayor, Richard Riordan, introduced Susan in such a lovely way. Then several families stood up and shared how griefHaven has helped them on their journeys. Michael Davis sang a beautiful song he wrote entitled “I Will Friend You,” and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. But then…ta dah!!! Along came John Gray, best-selling author and sought-after speaker (ever heard of “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus?”) , and he spoke and had us all in stitches!                                   […]
March 18, 2009

Shopping For A Cause and the Cause is griefHaven!

2009 – Shopping For A Cause Shopping For A Cause and the Cause is griefHaven! March 18, 2009, 4 to 8 PM. Vince on Robertson in Beverly Hills Partners With griefHaven And YOU Are Invited! See the NEW Spring Line! Meet Your griefHaven Family! Enjoy Cocktails While You Shop! Comfortable, stylish, trendy, simple or beautiful, there’s something for everyone, even the guys! March 18, 2009 ~ 4 to 8 P.M. 112 N. Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA Speak With Ashley Nguyen by calling 310-247-8299 http://www.vince.com As Sold at Neiman Marcus, Barneys, Saks 5th Avenue Everything YOU Purchase Will Help griefHaven Can’t Make It? Live Too Far Away? No Problem! Go to www.vince.com , pick out something you want, call Ashley Nguyen at the store, your item will be shipped to you AND 20% of your purchase will be STILL be given to griefHaven. CHECK IT OUT: Vince has partnered with griefHaven and is […]
February 22, 2015

2015 – Live Your Best Life Luncheon

Welcome to Our 2015 Live Your Best Life Luncheon There? Great! Enjoy the memories and share the link with others. Not there? No problem! Take a walk down memory lane and feel like you were there! Susan Whitmore (Founder & President) & Wendi Knox (Featured Speaker) What a beautiful day for a fundraising event. But of course, griefHaven events are so much more…they are days filled with love, compassion, seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and a place where people are enveloped in love. This event was just that. We don’t need to go into details, for it is true that a picture speaks a thousand words. So sit back and enjoy spending this time with us—either again or for the first time. Thank you to all 200 of you who showered the people with love and shared your generosity with griefHaven so that another year of helping those who […]
February 22, 2014

2014 – Live Your Best Life Luncheon

Welcome to Our 2014 Live Your Best Life Luncheon The 2014 Annual Friends of griefHaven Live Your Best Life Fundraising Luncheon on October 7 rocked the Luxe Hotel ballroom. Attended by 191 family, friends, supporters, and many of those helped by griefHaven over the years, a warm welcome was extended to all. Performer Ari Kaplan serenaded the audience during the silent auction, which helped griefHaven net $20,871.56, guaranteeing the event’s success. Marc Klaas, Susan Whitmore, Kim Goldman and Wendell Whitmore An array of speakers, from Los Angeles’ former Mayor Richard Riordan to keynote presenter Kim Goldman, sister of Ron Goldman and victim’s right activist, shared testimonials, touching stories, and the inspiration and grief tools given to them by griefHaven that enabled them to move forward in their lives after experiencing tragedy and loss. As usual, the incredible women who make up the Friends of griefHaven Council worked and planned for […]
February 25, 2010

2010 – Screening: The Greatest – Director Shana Feste

2010 – Screening: The Greatest – Director Shana Feste Directed and Written by: Shana Feste Featuring: Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, and Carey Mulligan. Running Time: 100 Minutes Release Date: Friday, April 2nd 2010 An award winning drama representing Shana Feste’s debut as writer/director, “The Greatest” stars Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon as Allen and Grace Brewer, a grief-stricken couple whose family has been pushed to the breaking point by the death of their older son, Bennett, in a car crash. When a young woman, Rose, (Carey Mulligan) shows up a few months later announcing that she is pregnant with Bennett’s child, the Brewer’s are forced to take her in. At first, Rose’s presence threatens to tear the family even further apart but, eventually, her interaction with each of the Brewers proves to be the very thing that brings them back together. THE GREATEST, which Brosnan also produced with longtime partner […]
October 8, 2012

2012 – Live Your Best Life Luncheon

2012 – Live Your Best Life Luncheon Luxe Hotel – Los Angeles, California October 8, 2012 On October 8, 2012, more than 125 “friends” of griefHaven gathered at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles for the first annual Friends of griefHaven luncheon. Friends of griefHaven is a new organization that supports griefHaven’s mission and vision, both financially and with “hands-on” assistance. The October 8 luncheon was planned and organized by the Friends of griefHaven Council. The Council is comprised of its nine founders, outlined below in the Council photo, and is committed to assisting griefHaven’s founder and president, Susan Whitmore. Attendees included several griefHaven board members, supporters, family, friends, and a number of parents and siblings who have lost children and brothers and sisters and benefitted from griefHaven’s many services of support and hope. All of the friends who attended were given the opportunity to join hands with the Friends of […]