Sad Dads Club

So what is this piece about I am asked??? This is a group of Dads who also unfortunately lost a child. This is a great dads group, in a different setting than that of the past, We had all agreed we wanted a different setting. We did not want to sit in a room with no windows and sit in a circle >>nothing wrong with that ...This was just not us !! This is just a new breed of Dads who have found a different way to talk, console, laugh..Yes Laugh in a lighter arena,and yet support each other fully The Host of this is Barry David Kluger..We met on Friday at Mortons in Kierland and were taped by Channel 12 news. It was a Special Nite and we have agreed to do this on a regular basis. It was a casual evening on the Patio at Mortens with much talk, Tears, hugs and laughter. Thanks again Barry Kluger, Barry Adkins,Steve Larsen and Darren. This evening was very warm and appreciated spending this nite with a great bunch of Guys I wish I did not have to meet under these terms. But it did help launch a new avenue for a support group and a way for us guys to get together and keep our memories alive in our comfort level.. Thank You !!

International Kindness Day

About the Kindness Project

The Kindness Project began in 1996 as a way for families to honor their deceased child and to help themselves heal. Now, years later, more than 1,000,000 Kindness Project cards have been used around the world to perform random acts of kindness in memory of a child, parent, friend, or spouse who died before their time.

The idea is to perform random acts of, usually anonymous, acts of kindness in your community. A little card is left behind so that the person who benefits from the kindness knows that someone's life and death continues to matter. This beautiful movement has helped thousands of families to heal and find positive outlets for their overwhelming grief.

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The History of the Kindness Project

The Kindness Project is a worldwide movement to share our children (or other loved ones) with those who never had the honor to meet them. Let me tell you why we are so excited about this project...

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore's daughter, Cheyenne, died in July of 1994. It was the worst day of her life. She says how she never imagined herself laughing or experiencing joy again.

Dr. Jo began to seek out ways to keep Cheyenne's memory alive within her family and to the rest of the world: She wanted to create a quiet legacy. She wanted people to know that Cheyenne existed and, more importantly, she wanted to help change the lives of others because of her presence on this earth.

So Dr. Jo set out on various missions of random kindness. On a daily basis, she looked for opportunities to reach out and do something unexpected and unusually kind for someone else. Most often, strangers were the recipients of these good deeds. As she did them, she began to feel a sense of peace in knowing that Cheyenne was the reason for her compassionate enlightenment

The Kindness Project blossomed out of the extraordinary experiences Dr. Jo had while doing things for others. She discovered that truly miraculous things happen to our spirits when we reach out to help others, and so she sought a way to share that movement with others.

It is our hope that through the Kindness Project, we can make incredible transformations within our communities, in our families, and in ourselves. Just imagine if every person touched by death would participate in helping to transform the world into a gentler and more altruistic world! What an impact this would have on so many levels!

The Kindness Project reminds others that our children, and other loved ones, are so very important to us that we are willing to extend the life and love of our child and share it with others! It is a legacy that transcends death. It is a legacy of love.

http://www.missfoundation.org/support/kindness

MISS Foundation Memorial Wall Unveiled

Sunday We Walk For The Children Gone Too Soon

MISS Foundation - Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair

Event Media

 Date

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 8:00 AM

 Location

Cesar Chavez Plaza
Phoenix, Arizona

 Contact

Michele Newton
623-329-2970
Phoenixwalk@missfoundation.org

 

Online Registartion Ends 5/18/2013 @7pm

Walk Up Registartion Starts 8am Sunday 5/19/2013

Event Details

The MISS Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair on Bereaved Parent’s Day, May 19,2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 Our event will be located downtown at the Cesar Chavez Plaza between Washington and Jefferson Streets at Second Avenue. 

Registration 8:00 a.m.

Walk Begins 9:00 a.m.

Fair - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The MISS Foundation, an Arizona-based international non-profit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death. 

Our outreach in the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling services, retreats, and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.

phoenixwalk@missfoundation.org

One of the event's Kindness Project's is called Beautiful Soles, and will take place during the walk. Here, families will donate new or gently used shoes, and adorn the shoes with a legacy message in honor of their beloved child. The Beautiful Soles will then be donated to local organizations that serve needy children: The legacy of our beloved children will literally walk on in another child.

Please join the Kindness Revolution!

Mayor Stantons Proclamation

Here is a video of us accepting Proclamation for Bereaved Parents Day in Phoenix

MISS Foundation

This Video explains Why I work so hard for this Wonderful Organization

Vow of Silence Day

Vow of Silence Day, Sunday, April 28

by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore (Notes) on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 9:04am

We are inviting all bereaved to participate worldwide in Vow of Silence Day.

Often used monastically, a vow of silence in this context is to honor our Beloveds who have died, and to hold a space for them within our hearts.  

Simply begin your silence at midnight on Sunday, April 28 and continue until 11:59pm.  You are welcome to invite others to a day of silence in memory of your beloved one and may share this jpg  for anyone to wear should they wish to do so.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you feel may benefit from this experience. And know that around the world, other mourners will be joining you in the silence for our Beloveds.  

You will have a chance to come back here and share your stories of silence. 

Deep bows to you and your Beloved.

Thank You Mayor Stanton

After many hours of work I would like Thank Mayor Stanton

It is my pleasure to announce that the Mayor of Phoenix Greg Stanton will declare May 19th Bereaved Parent's Day. The Mayor will be signing a proclamation in a ceremony at the May 7th counsel meeting at 2:30pm.

 Every year after the 3rd Sunday of May will honor those parents who grieve the loss of their children gone too soon.

 Everyone is invited to come to the counsel meeting on May 7th where  The MISS Foundation will be presented the proclamation and honored for the work we do with Bereaved Parents.

 Please save the date, mark your calendars, clear your schedule and be at this most historic moment where bereaved parents will not be forgotten, but honored, loved and supported forever more in Phoenix AZ. 

Michael Sansone / Mentor-Facilitator

 http://missfoundation.org/support/groups/michaelsansone

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Also a Big Thank you to Senator McCain

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Mr. Michael Sansone

12222 N Paradise Village Pkwy S 305

305

Phoenix, AZ 85032-7626

Dear Mr. Sansone:

Thank you for contacting me to share your views regarding S. 1358, the Parental Bereavement Act of 2011.  I appreciate knowing your thoughts on this issue.

As you may know, S. 1358 would expand the Family and Medical Leave act of 1993 to allow for up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave due to the death of a son or daughter. This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 13, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). As a member of the Senate HELP Committee, please be assured that I will keep your concerns in mind should this legislation be considered in the full Senate.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views.  Please feel free to contact me on this or any other matter of concern.

Sincerely,

John McCain

United States Senator

Thank You All

As of today we have reached 109% of my Goal and still have 4 weeks till the Walk, Please continue to support this great cause and THANK YOU TO MY SUPPORTERS

Supporters

Comment	Donation
Noah and his moms Dawn Marie, more than anything we wish you were here. xoxox 4/20/2013	$15.00
Lisa Sansone Maloney & Family So proud of you Michael!!! Walk strong for our Angel..... 4/17/2013	$50.00
Judy Melton Best wishes for a healing walk. 4/15/2013	$20.00
Mike & Gayle 4/15/2013	$25.00
Debbie Althaus Clarke This for Dawn Marie Sansone 4/12/2013	$25.00
Paul and Marlene Good luck on the walk Mike - we certainly will be thinking of you. 4/9/2013	$20.00
Bob and Robin Jackway In the loving memory of Dawn and her forever contagious smile! 4/8/2013	$25.00
Gram My Angel 4/8/2013	$100.00
Jo-Ann Pacenta 4/5/2013	$25.00
Remona Onesti 4/5/2013	$20.00
Manny,Kim,Stephen,Paul,Betty... In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/5/2013	$100.00
Denise Greb 3 3 3 4/5/2013	$50.00
Bud and Laura Greer 4/5/2013	$25.00
Love - Mom, Kristen, Nikki & Mikey We love & miss you Dawn Marie! You are always in our hearts. 4/5/2013	$45.00
Augie Cathy and Kids For Greenie!! 4/4/2013	$100.00
Jen Pena In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/3/2013	$10.00
Gem Exteriors, Inc. (John & Kathy Scalet) In honor of our cousin Dawn Marie! 4/3/2013	$100.00
Lisa Burt 4/3/2013	$20.00
Madison, Megan,Natalie,Gia and Braeden In Honor Of Our Aunty Dawn 3/27/2013	$20.00
Margaret Lynch Your Memories are Priceless..In Honor Of Dawn Marie 3/26/2013	$20.00

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THANK YOU SUPPORTERS / 91% OF GOAL SO FAR

Michael Sansone's Page

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

 And Honoring My Daughter Dawn Marie Sansone 1/2/1978-11/6/2001
  
The MISS Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair on Bereaved Parent’s Day May 19th 2013

  I will be Walking for the 3rd year in Honor of Dawn Marie  and All The Children Gone Too Soon

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has Proclaimed May 19th BEREAVED PARENTS DAY IN PHOENIX

  Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

 Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

 The MISS Foundation, an Arizona-based international non-profit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death. 
  Our outreach in the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling services, retreats and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.
   
  Michael Sansone
HOPE Mentor / Faciiltator
 MISS Foundation  /  Phoenix, AZ
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  I am the Father of 5 children, Ages: (In Heaven Dawn 35), Kristen-32, Nicole-30, Michael Jr.-29, and Michelene- 21.

After the loss of my daughter Dawn in 2001 to a hit and run driver, I was fortunate to learn about the MISS Foundation which has helped reshape my life. I am hoping that this tragic event in my life and the things I have learned along the way have suited me to help other parents cope with this unthinkable loss we share.
 I am a Mentor and Facilitator with this wonderful organization I have been fortunate to be part of since 2003

Email Michael  michael.sansone@missfoundation.org
Or View My Mentor Page
missfoundation.org/support/groups/michaelsansone

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Supporters

Comment	Donation
Paul and Marlene Good luck on the walk Mike - we certainly will be thinking of you. 4/9/2013	$20.00
Bob and Robin Jackway In the loving memory of Dawn and her forever contagious smile! 4/8/2013	$25.00
Gram My Angel 4/8/2013	$100.00
Jo-Ann Pacenta 4/5/2013	$25.00
Remona Onesti 4/5/2013	$20.00
Manny,Kim,Stephen,Paul,Betty... In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/5/2013	$100.00
Denise Greb 3 3 3 4/5/2013	$50.00
Bud and Laura Greer 4/5/2013	$25.00
Love - Mom, Kristen, Nikki & Mikey We love & miss you Dawn Marie! You are always in our hearts. 4/5/2013	$45.00
Augie Cathy and Kids For Greenie!! 4/4/2013	$100.00
Jen Pena In Memory of Dawn Marie 4/3/2013	$10.00
Gem Exteriors, Inc. (John & Kathy Scalet) In honor of our cousin Dawn Marie! 4/3/2013	$100.00
Lisa Burt 4/3/2013	$20.00
Madison, Megan,Natalie,Gia and Braeden In Honor Of Our Aunty Dawn 3/27/2013	$20.00
Margaret Lynch Your Memories are Priceless..In Honor Of Dawn Marie 3/26/2013

Thank You For Your Continued Generosity

Talk about a Weekend of Generosity...Raised the Goal on the

MISS Kindness Walk, From $300 on Thursday to $750 and We Are at 85% of the New Goal...So Very Grateful....THANK YOU..We will make the $750 Goal.....THANK YOU...Michael ((Dawn))

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Walking In Honor of the Children Gone Too Soon

To My Friends and Family, As you know this is that time 

of year for The MISS Foundation Walk On Bereaved 

Parents Day 5/19/2013..

I Will be walking again this year in Honor of My 

Daughter Dawn Marie...You Donation is Greatly 

Appreciated and again Thank You...ANY AMOUNT WILL 

BE VERY APPRECIATED...$1,$5 $20 OR ??? Please help 

me help this wonderful organization as we Walk for all 

The Children Gone Too Soon

Click Below to Donate and Thank You Very Much

  http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/michaelsansone/missfoundationkindnesswalkandsafetyfair

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

And Honoring Dawn Marie
  The MISS Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair on Bereaved Parent’s Day
May 19,2013. 
  
 I will be Walking in Honor of Dawn Marie Sansone and All The Children Gone Too Soon

 Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.
 Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
The MISS Foundation, an Arizona-based international non-profit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death.  Our outreach in the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling services, retreats and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.
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Michael Sansone
HOPE Mentor / Facilitator
MISS Foundation  /  Phoenix, AZ

 I am the Father of 5 children, Ages: (In Heaven Dawn 35), Kristen-32, Nicole-30, Michael Jr.-29, and Michelene- 21.

After the loss of my daughter Dawn in 2001 to a hit and run driver, I was fortunate to learn about the MISS Foundation which has helped reshape my life. I am hoping that this tragic event in my life and the things I have learned along the way have suited me to help other parents cope with this unthinkable loss we share.
I am a mentor and Facilitator with this wonderful organization I have been fortunate to be part of since 2003

Email Michael  micheal.sansone@missfoundation.org

Donate

Please Support

To My Friends and Family, As you know this is that time of year for The MISS Foundation Walk On Bereaved Parents Day 5/19/2013..

I Will be walking again this year in Honor of My Daughter Dawn Marie...You Donation is Greatly Appreciated and again Thank You

Please Click Link Below to Donate

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/michaelsansone/missfoundationkindnesswalkandsafetyfair

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