Grief’s Journey Hosts “Characters Who Care” Costume Party on Omaha Gives! Day

On May 24, Grief’s Journey (www.griefsjourney.org) hosted its first-ever costume party to celebrate Omaha Gives! day. At the free event, guests had the opportunity to take pictures with their favorite movie characters, enjoy an afternoon snack, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Each of the special characters in attendance, and their affiliated Grief’s Journey volunteers, experienced the death of a loved one and have grief as a central part of their storyline, connecting them directly with the mission of Grief’s Journey. Two longstanding Grief’s Journey volunteers, sisters Rachel and Samantha Lee, were excited to be asked to represent the beloved Disney winter sister princesses at the costume party. They first came to Grief’s Journey in 2005 after the death of their father, Eric. Rachel and Samantha participated as young children in the family support groups and have continued to give back to Grief’s Journey even as their school and activity schedules have gotten busier.

Since 2001, Grief’s Journey (formerly Ted E. Bear Hollow), has been a welcoming, safe place where grieving children, teens and adults find hope. As the region’s cornerstone for grief support, Grief’s Journey provides free peer support programs as well as training, education and consultation throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Grief’s Journey relies on charitable contributions, special event income and volunteerism to support its free programs. For more information, visit www.griefsjourney.org.