Stories

After someone dies, lean in

By Jeff Kimball, Executive Director

"...We didn’t have access to Mentors, who could have helped normalize things, or even give me relief so I could invest in my fraying friendship. Everything I learned came from raw experiences, and as we know, experience can be a brutal teacher..."

Boston Mother’s Day Retreat 2023 Recap

Brave, beautiful souls from across New England came together in-person for an extraordinary Mother’s Day Retreat at We Breathe Wellness 💙

Mentorship Feature: Ellie and Tess

Ellie (age 9) and Tess (age 30) were matched in July 2022 and although their stories are quite different, they’ve found a deeply meaningful connection.

NYC Mother’s Day Retreat 2023 Recap

The Mother's Day Retreat in New York City offered a serene and rejuvenating experience.

Runner Spotlight: Julie

We are incredibly proud of Julie, our top Falmouth Road Race fundraiser, for her dedication and courageous effort in both training and fundraising for this 7-mile event!

Mentor Spotlight: Katie

To me, mentoring means showing someone that you are there for them, and demonstrating that surviving loss is possible.

Mentorship Spotlight: Maddie + Kaitlin

Maddie and Kaitlin have been matched for 5 years and have been there for each other for some of life’s biggest moments.

Mentorship Spotlight: Aria + Akemi

Although their losses occurred a decade apart, the emotions surrounding their grief are similar with many familiar challenges.

Washington DC Mother’s Day Retreat 2023 Recap

Magical moments from the Mother's Day Retreat in Washington, D.C.💙

Runner Spotlight: Evan

In addition to running the Los Angeles Marathon and the Falmouth Road Race for Empower, Evan has also provided training to other runners and athletes on the team.