October 2025 Newsletter
September was busy at the Brian Dagle Foundation. Just the last few days, we hosted Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a leading grief expert, for a public workshop on grief and a day-long workshop for over 150 therapists, social workers, clergy, nurses, and other caregivers and helpers on caring for people who are grieving. Events like this are only possible due to the financial support of people like you.
In the nine months of 2025 so far, your donations have allowed us to host:
- 995 people at grief support groups
- 591 participants in educational offerings
- 111 attendees for special events
- 75 coaches and parents on mental health and suicide awareness training
- 1000+ student athletes through our LAX2LIVE™ program
- 150+ doctors clinicians and staff at the Institute of Living grand rounds
We’ve had a an average of 16 inquiries each month with 98 new support group attendees this year, an increase from every year before. Doing this work is an honor and we couldn’t do it without you.
As we approach the end of the year, please consider supporting us with a donation on Giving Tuesday or as part of your planned end-of-year giving. That money is what provides our support group members with a comfortable, non-clinical setting to find hope and begin healing. It keeps our kitchen stocked with tea, coffee, and snacks to meet the physical needs of mourners. And it makes bringing opportunities like our workshops and training with Dr. Alan Wolfelt possible.
We are humbled and honored by every single one of you who comes through our doors as a support group member, a volunteer, or a workshop attendee. Your partnership in our mission is essential.
Ann Dagle
President
Brian Dagle Foundation
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