News From griefHaven
March 24, 2004

Balloon Release and Prayer Service for Jennifer and Adrianna Wix

Jennifer and Adrianna Wix ~~ missing since March 24, 2004 On March 25, 2004, Jennifer and Adrianna’s family, friends and other supporters gathered together to remember Jennifer and Adrianna with a balloon release and prayer service in their honor. This was a beautiful and emotional day, one that should not have been. Our family sincerely thanks all the people who have supported us through this terrible time.
November 1, 2004

Our House Fund-Raising Event

Susan Whitmore, Our President, Attends An Our House Fund-Raiser In November 2004, I attended, along with a group of mothers, an Our House fund-raising event. Our House is an organization that provides grief therapy for parents and siblings. I have been attending group therapy sessions with these parents since Erika died. The evening was very rewarding and successful for Our House. It was our honor to be there. At one point during the evening, our table was asked to stand up and honor our children who had died. We received a gracious round of applause. I don’t know what I would do without these mothers in my life.
January 22, 2005

Klaas’ Kids Fingerprinting

Susan & Wendell Whitmore Help Klaas’ Kids With Fingerprinting Saturday, January 22, 2005, Huntington Park, California. griefHaven joined hands with Marc & Violet Klaas, Polly’s dad and step-mom, through Klaas’ Kids Foundation. HSBC Financial, one of the world’s largest investment companies, opened it’s door in Huntington Parkand asked Klaas’ Kids to be a part of the day’s festivities, which included five $5,000 donations to various charities, photo opportunities, news coverage, and the fingerprinting of over 400 children! This was an incredible day that we will never forget,” said Susan Whitmore. “As you can see from the photos, the families came out in droves to have their children’s photos taken, fingerprints digitized, and DNA kits handed out. It is an honor to join hands with Klaas’ Kids. The EWG Foundation and griefHaven, along with many volunteers, are going to be organizing and conducting several of these events over the next few […]
July 23, 2005

2005 – Peace of Heart Award

  The Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation Presents The 2005 Peace of Heart Award To Steven Turnbull and Credence Sol Attorneys from the Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine & Regenstreif Law Firm Susan Whitmore presenting the 2005 Peace of Heart Award to Steven Turnbull On July 23, 2005, The Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation and griefHaven presented its 2005 Peace of Heart award to Steven Wade Turnbull and Credence Sol for their unwavering support in assisting the foundation in a lawsuit caused by a volunteer who had refused to return the Portrait of Grief; Badges of Courage tapes to the foundation until certain demands were met. After almost a year in court, the footage was returned to the plaintiffs, who held a celebration July 9 to thank the devoted lawyers of Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine & Regenstreif for handling the case pro bono. Susan presented attorneys Steven Turnbull and Credence Sol with the 2005 Peace […]
September 21, 2006

Healing the Grieving Heart

September 21, 2006 San Francisco, California Healing the Grieving Heart Internet Radio – 9:00 a.m. Healing the Grieving Heart On September 21, 2006, Susan Whitmore was interviewed on the grief radio show, “Healing the Grieving Heart.” The title of the show was Finding Meaning After Losing Erika. To hear that radio show now, click on this link
September 29, 2006

2006 – Peace of Heart Fund-Raising Dinner

2006 Peace of Heart Fund-Raising Dinner Peace of Heart Award ™ Michael Josephson, founder of the Josephson Institute of Ethics and Character Counts Commentaries, KNX Radio, presented the Peace of Heart Award to Marc & Violet Klaas The Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation & griefHaven Lovingly Present the 2007 Peace of Heart Award to Marc & Violet Klaas In Honor of Polly Hannah Klaas, whose loving essence created within you a fire of passion that burned so brightly it illuminated the way for you to make this world a safer place for all children. Your compassion, generosity of spirit, and unwavering commitment have brought Peace of Heart to parents, children, and families everywhere. Saturday night, September 29, at 6:30 p.m., we had our first fund-raising dinner. It was a beautiful, warm, FUN, and meaningful evening for everyone. Of course, the ultimate goal was to raise the ever-needed funds so that we […]
October 8, 2006

Tu Nidito Conference in Tucson

  October 8, 2006 Tucson, Arizona Tu Nidito Conference Susan Whitmore will be speaking at the Tu Nidito Conference in Tucson, Arizona on October 8, 2006. For more details, please go to www.tunidito.org. Tu Nidito Children and Family Services is an organization that provides comprehensive, coordinated, child-centered support for children and families dealing with serious illness or the death of a loved one. Thousands of children and families have received services through Tu Nidito’s programs, and The Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation and griefHaven are proud to be a part of the wonderful service provided by Tu Nudito.        
November 1, 2006

Adam’s Law

griefHaven Congratulates Marc Klaas, John Walsh, and All of Those Who Made Passing Adam’s Law a Reality To download a PDF of the Children’s Safety Act, click here Marc Klaas & Elizabeth Smart at Signing Mark Lunsford Mark Lunsford, Marc Klaas, Dru Sjodin’s mother Linda Walker, Erin Runnion, Patty and Jerry Wetterling Erin Runnion Marc Klaas speaking at Press Conference        
April 29, 2007

Association of Prof. Chaplains

January 30, 2007 Westside Council of Bereavement Facilitators 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Susan Whitmore presented and showed Portraits of Hope. For more information, please contact Susan Whitmore at swhitmore@griefHaven.org. April 26, 2007 Association of Professional Chaplains 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2007 Conference Burlingame, California Susan Whitmore will be co-presenting at this special and unique four-hour workshop for chaplains and hospice caregivers from all over the world. Her co-presenter, Reverend Pamela Washburn, is the Director of Spiritual Care at Cottage Health Systems in Santa Barbara, California. For more information regarding this event, please contact the Association of Professional Chaplains, 1701 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 400, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 240-1014. Their web site is www.professionalchaplains.org. April 29, 2007 Association of Professional Chaplains 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 2007 Conference Burlingame, California Susan Whitmore will be co-presenting at this 1.5-hour presentation for chaplains and hospice caregivers from all over the world. Her […]
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 […]