JULY 2016 MESSAGE FROM ANNE BLACKBURN - MOYER FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER Summer is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends for so many reasons: holidays, graduations, showers and just for some old fashioned backyard barbecues.The summer is also the height of camp season at The Moyer Foundation - a humbling reminder of the thousands of children and families in our country affected by grief and addiction. When my husband turned 50, we wanted to combine celebrating with our family and friends with our passion for Anne and her nephew pictured helping children and so the first-ever Camp at a family camp out many years ago - experiences in his Out for Kids was launched. It was easy, it was life are her inspiration for fun and it made a difference. supporting The Moyer Foundation. In June, the Philadelphia Office of Goldman Sachs held its 4th annual Camp Out for Kids fundraiser in support of The Moyer Foundation. Teams competed in Olympic style games and took time to get creative while crafting backpacks for Camp Erin and Camp Mariposa campers attending in the Philadelphia area. Almost every family has a connection to the mission either through their experience with grief or facing the epidemic of addiction. In our family, we've been touched by both. Hosting a Camp Out each year is important to me because I've seen first-hand the impact on a child's life when they don't get the right support early enough; it truly turns into a life-long mission of healing. If you're interested in hosting a Camp Out for Kids or other fundraising event with your co- workers, friends or family in support of The Moyer Foundation, contact Rachel Amato at [email protected] or (267) 687- 7724. I encourage you to get involved and join me in supporting the important work of The Moyer Foundation! Anne Blackburn One of the backpacks being created for a Vice President - Investment Management Division Camp Erin or Camp Goldman Sachs Mariposa camper! Moyer Foundation Board Member COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING glassybaby - shop today! For the month of July ONLY, The Moyer Foundation has been chosen to receive 10% of glassybaby.com sales. When you purchase a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass votive for yourself, or as a gift, you will also help to provide comfort, hope and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction at Camp Erin and Camp Mariposa. SHOP NOW! Don't miss the glassybaby "holiday in July" preview this weekend only, July 23-24! Want to learn more about what makes each glassybaby unique? Read more on The Moyer Foundation blog HERE. Bellingham Bells Support The Moyer Foundation This Sunday, July 24th, the Bellingham Bells are celebrating Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Hall of Fame induction at their 3:05 p.m. game at Joe Martin Field. The celebration will include a jersey silent auction to benefit The Moyer Foundation hosted by our friends at Aegis Living. What a perfect way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon! Thanks to Eddie Poplawski, Moyer Foundation Board of Trustees Ambassador, the Bellingham Bells and Dwayne Clark, Chairman and CEO of Aegis Living for their support of The Moyer Foundation. Get your game tickets HERE or at the door on game day. Play ball! EVENT UPDATE October 20, 2016 Crystal Tea Room 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107 6:00 p.m. The Moyer Foundation's 4th Annual Champions for Children Celebration encourages guests to come decked out in their favorite baseball jersey while enjoying a fun night to benefit our programs - providing comfort, hope and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction. Guests will be invited to mingle with past Philadelphia Phillies and have the chance to take their best shot at hitting off of southpaw ace Jamie Moyer in an on-site batting cage, all while honoring some very special people in the community. The Jamie Moyer Legends Award will be presented to Shane Victorino, former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, and his wife Melissa, co-founders of the Shane Victorino Foundation. For event or sponsorship information or to RSVP, contact Rachel Amato, Fundraising and Events Manager, at [email protected] or (267) 687-7724. RESOURCES FOR YOU The Moyer Foundation Resource Center - Why? and How? "Hi, I'm Molly and I'm here to help." Molly Hasson, Director of The Moyer Foundation Resource Center, shares the important background for why and how The Moyer Foundation Resource Center was created for the children and families we serve. Read the full blog post HERE. PARTNER HIGHLIGHT The Moyer Foundation joins Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Camp Erin Everett! This is incredibly special as this was the very first Camp Erin location established in 2002 in memory of Erin Metcalf who received hospice care at Providence. Since 2002, this camp has provided support to over 850 children and teens and became the model for the Camp Erin program serving over 18,000 campers nationwide over the years! Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County has provided compassionate support to individuals receiving medical rehabilitation, hospice care, and grief support since 1978. Their team of community-orientated professionals is committed to service to all, especially the poor and vulnerable, as they journey through life. Thank you, Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, for 15 years of partnership. We look forward to many more to come! For information on Camp Erin Everett, as well as the individual, family, and group support provided by grief specialists at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, please click HERE. Upcoming Camp Erin Dates: August 19 - 21 Contact: Hannah Herkert 425-261-4807 - [email protected] FOUNDATION NEWS Below you will find updates and recent developments at The Moyer Foundation. OUR PROGRAMS ARE GROWING! Thanks to the generosity of many, we are thrilled to expand our Camp Erin and Camp Mariposa programs to new locations in 2016. Join us in welcoming the following partners to our growing camp networks: Camp Mariposa Nashua, NH Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua Inaugural camp: 9/23 - 9/25 Contact: Kurt Norris 603-883-0523; [email protected] Camp Erin Montgomery County, MD Hospice Caring, Inc. Inaugural camp: 9/16 - 9/18 Contact: Katie Ellis 301-869-4673; [email protected] Camp Erin South Idaho Kids Count Too Inaugural camp: 10/28 - 10/30 Contact: Teresa Nussbacher, LMSW 208-352-2994; [email protected] MISSION MOMENT From Florida to Washington and 3,700 miles later... The Highway to Heal riders are home! Their mission to combine their love of scooter riding with their passion to raise awareness for The Moyer Foundation was a great success! Among their stops on the 11 day journey was Lincoln, NE, where they met with our Camp Erin Lincoln partner to share their story and learn more about the impact of camp on the kids who attend. Camp director and executive director of Mourning Hope Grief Center, Carly Runestad, had this to say... "Riding across the nation in an effort to raise money for such a worthy cause and finding ways to raise public awareness about childhood bereavement is just phenomenal. It's inspiring to see community supporters coming together in such a unique way to advocate for bereaved youth and empower people across the nation to ensure that no child ever has to grieve alone." Thank you Soldiers of Destiny of Seattle, WA for raising funds and awareness for The Moyer Foundation on your Highway to Heal adventure! Pictured above: The Highway to Heal riders with Carly Runestad, executive director for Mourning Hope Grief Center, during their "pitstop" in Nebraska to connect with Camp Erin Lincoln. Talking with Children about Tragic Events In the wake of the tragedies that have taken place in our country and around the world, you may be searching for ways to talk to the children in your life after such events occur. The Moyer Foundation Resource Center is here to help. Check out this insightful read from children's grief expert Donna Schuurman, Ed.D, F.T., Senior Director of Advocacy & Training at The Dougy Center for Grieving Children titled "Talking with Children about Tragic Events." CLICK HERE TO READ GET INVOLVED Whether it's volunteering at your local Camp Erin or Camp Mariposa or hosting a fundraiser supporting The Moyer Foundation, we encourage you to get involved today! LEARN HOW TO HELP STAY CONNECTED .