Mary lost her husband in a private plane crash
“ACCESS never quit…From the care I received I knew that I wanted to be involved with ACCESS and help others…”
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ACCESS Never Quits
A message from Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden lost her father in a private air crash when she was 14. She also lost her best friend on TWA 800.
“That is the real magic of ACCESS, a program where role models who have experienced the same type of loss can uniquely help others on their painful journey.”
Posted in Our Newsletter
ACCESS is a necessity
Lyzbeth lost her husband Jeremy on United Flight 93 on 9/11
“ACCESS is a necessity…There is something unique and touching at any stage of grief whether it is a day after the crash, 6 months after the crash, or 9 years after the crash. I will always be thankful for the opportunity to connect with others who have gone through similar experiences.”
Posted in Testimonials
Sharing my story
Elizabeth lost her entire family in a private plane crash
“I lost my entire family and so when people ask does you family live here? or do you have any siblings? and I tell them the story, its so overwhelming. But its not something I can hide inside because it is such a big part of my life. ACCESS gave me a chance to let who I am on the inside be who I am on the outside and has helped me to realize that sharing my story and my experience is valuable and helpful to other people.”
Posted in Testimonials
A Powerful Volunteer Army
Ken Druck, PhD, ACCESS lead trainer and author of The Real Rules of Life
The ACCESS Mentors provide unprecedented emotional support in the aftermath of an air disaster…I left their training program deeply inspired by the dedication and genuine caring of this powerful volunteer army
Inspired through ACCESS
“My ACCESS Grief Mentor inspires me. She is showing me that, while it takes time to heal, life does go on and I can get through it.”
Brooke lost her one-year-old daughter Kirstin in a helicopter crash
Posted in Our Newsletter
To my precious son
Michele lost her son Seth, 18, aboard a military aircraft
Seth was killed, along with 19 other proud and brave marines on April 8, 2000 when their MV-22 Osprey aircraft crashed during a training mission. He was the youngest one on the plane, only 18. He said he would do whatever it took, including give his life, if that is what was necessary for all people to live free. He is my hero, the bravest soul I have ever known.
Posted in Memorial Story
In memory of the Molokai High Volleyball Team
Nichol lost her 15-year-old sister aboard Aloha Airlines
“My sister died in the Aloha Airlines crash 10 years ago. She was 15. The 21-passenger plane was carrying the Molokai High School volleyball team back to Molokai. This year we are having a big 10-year anniversary memorial. The pain and shock still remains…as if the crash occurred yesterday…”
Posted in Memorial Story
Torn Between Mourning and Celebrating
Stephanie lost her parents, Caryl and Jerry Welsh, on EgyptAir 990
“This morning when I lit a candle in remembrance, my daughter asked me why I was doing that. This was the first time I told her that this was the day Nana and Grampie died. Although upset at first, she quickly was able to bounce back when I told her they would not want her to be sad…”
Posted in Memorial Story
Powerful connections through ACCESS
Ned lost his parents on TWA Flight 800
“I consider the ACCESS mentoring program to be one of the most truly meaningful contributions of my life. The act of meeting with or talking with somebody who has experienced a similar loss is powerful.”
Posted in Testimonials