Can’t believe how time can fly and it’s that time of the year again.  A year ago, I reached out in support of Imagine and in memory of my son Ryan.  Many of you know that my dedication and support of Imagine began 10 years ago.  As I said one year ago- IMAGINE is an organization that is an organization that I wish never had to exist but I’m so deeply grateful that it does.

One out of every 13 children in NJ will suffer the loss of a loved one before they reach the age of 18.  I’ve witnessed the tremendous heartbreak, especially watching my 14 year old daughter Jenna try and deal with the loss of her beloved brother.

I have served on the board of Directors of Imagine for many years. Imagine provides free, year-round life changing grief support for children and families coping with loss due to death.  In addition to providing grief support at their center in Mountainside and Newark, Imagine provides grief education and training to schools, agencies, workplaces, and on-site support after any traumatic loss.  Greta’s run was founded in memory of Greata Schoeneman, a Westfield Highs School freshman.  Her story, and the stories of many more loved ones we’ve lost too soon, are part of what makes Greta’s Run for Imagine so special.

Donations toward my fundraising page, in remembrance of Ryan, help Imagine provide free year-round grief support to children, young adults and families dealing with the death of a parent, sibling, or child.  With our help, Imagine can continue transforming grief and loss into resilience, empathy, and compassion for the 2,000 children and adults it serves annually.
I’m honored and humbled by your consideration of this worthy event, in anything you can contribute, no matter how large, no matter how small.  Our combined effort last year ranked Ryan Strong the number one status. 

All my love and gratitude always
 
Scott