Rachel Courtney, San Francisco, CA, lost her father James in a private plane crash on 8/4/98
“It was important to have someone to listen, and even more important to have someone who understood.”
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Someone to listen and understand
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The Hardest Work I Have Ever Done
Marilyn lost her daughter Ellyce, 24, on Continental Flight 3407
“No matter how I try to brace myself, the pain of facing the holidays without my youngest daughter is crushing.”
Posted in Our Newsletter
Belonging through ACCESS: A Connection with Joan Lunden
Deb lost her father on a private plane crash
“…I realized there are countless others whose hearts also feel heavy and are raw with emotion from this type of tragedy. This is what ACCESS is all about. As the night came to a close and the last auction item was claimed, I left knowing that ACCESS continues doing what it does best: helping people cope with the present and prepare for the future.”
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It helps knowing I am not alone
Mary lost her daughter Elizabeth, 27, on United Flight 93 on 9/11
“I appreciate the sincerity and caring of ACCESS. My mentor, Helen lost her twin daughters and has helped me work through this. I am stronger than I was last year. It helps knowing that I am not alone.”
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I didnt feel alone anymore
Veronica lost her husband Michael in a private aircraft
When I first found out about ACCESS I didnt feel alone anymore. I am so happy that ACCESS exists. I feel so proud that people like me have a voice out there and that someone like Heidi could come away from an experience like this and influence so many others. Now I feel I am also in a position to truly be able to help others.
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My daughter is still with me
Catherine lost her daughter Nicole, 21, on United Flight 93 on 9/11
“When you lose a loved one it is with you every day in life. They say, 'Grief is like the fog, some days you can see through it and other days its so thick you cant.' This is true. The sadness can come on at anytime but we learn how to live with it.”
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Baseball & Birdies Charity Event
The event celebrated the launch of the US Open and that evenings San Francisco Giants game. We auctioned & raffled off once-in-a-lifetime VIP passes to the US Open & tickets to what turned out to be Matt Cains Perfect Game.
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Grief Changes Everything
John lost his daughter on United Flight 175 on 9/11
“Compassionate others who have experienced similar losses, have helped us in untold ways. When we join together with caring others who really know what we are going through, it gives us great comfort.”
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Dr. Ken Drucks Tips for Surviving After a Loss
Dr. Ken Druck is the ACCESS Volunteer Grief Mentor lead trainer and author of Real Rules of Life: Balancing Lifes Terms with Your Own
“The best way to get through this day is by doing what is right for you. Remember, surviving a special day is but one step in the process of grief. Healing is forever and this is only one day in your journey.”
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A place to share our stories
Robin lost her father in a private plane crash
“I am thankful to have ACCESS to help get me through this tragic time…it is instrumental for me, my family and those in our situation to have ACCESS.”
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