There are moments in this work when I am reminded, in the most powerful ways, of how deeply people care about one another. Giving Tuesday was one of those moments. What unfolded was not simply a day of generosity, but a beautiful expression of compassion, unity, and belief in the young people we serve. Because […]
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Raising Resilience, A Mother’s Sacred Promise
Recently, I sat down with Kelly Chandler on the Survival in the Trenches Life Beyond Loss podcast. I did not expect to become emotional during that conversation. It has been many years since the events that shaped my life so profoundly. But grief does not operate on a timeline. It lives quietly inside us, surfacing […]
Small but Mighty: 22 Years of Youth Grief Programs Offering Hope and Healing
For 22 years, The Mark Wandall Foundation has been a place of hope and comfort for children, teens, and young adults in Florida who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian. We may be a small nonprofit, but our work carries immense weight, offering comfort, connection, and hope to young people navigating […]
Mark Wandall Foundation supports, connects youth navigating grief
This article originally appeared on YourObserver.com on March 8, 2024. After the death of her husband, Melissa Wandall started The Mark Wandall Foundation to help children cope with the loss of a family member. Melissa Wandall has endured the same kind of grief as the children she helps through The Mark Wandall Foundation. At 12, […]
Comfort Zone Camp Photos
This day was a beautiful day in spite of the significant, heart wrenching loss of Mark on 10/24/03. Thanks to the kindness of Nolan Elementary School we hosted an amazing camp for great kiddos in grief via The Mark Wandall Foundation and Comfort Zone Camp partnership! We welcomed shy, timid kids, parents and guardian that were […]
The Mark Wandall Foundation Receives Grant…
Wendy Orlando and Kathy Westhoff accept a $500 grant from the Sisterhood For Good Fund One and Two of the Manatee Community Foundation on July 29, 2015. The Mark Wandall Foundation is most grateful for their support.