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I am a teacher, wife, and a bereaved mother of 4. My writing journey began when our son Charlie died, shortly after his 5th birthday. It has been my outlet to process grief and continue to share Charlie’s life, beyond his death.

But along the way, it has become so much more… a space to share stories of my heroes- families, communities, and people who’s struggles far exceed my own.

While I will grieve for a lifetime, I will also live… with laughter, hope and a whole lot of love. Thank you for letting me share my story, Charlie’s story and Our stories.

We are one world, one people, one heart.

• CHF 2026-2028 Strategic Plan | March 2026

  Dear Supporters, Partners, and Community Members, We started Charlie’s Heart Foundation in 2017 after the tragic loss of our five-year-old son, Charlie. Looking back on the weeks and months after Charlie’s death, we can’t help but feel gratitude. Although our family experienced an incredible tragedy and was consumed by grief, we were also wrapped in […]

• I hope you know… | March 2026

  I  hope you know, we carry you with us every moment of every day. I hope you know, we live our lives more fully because of you. I hope you know, your brother and sister, who never met you, know you deeply. I hope you know, Ellie wishes you were here to be her big […]

• CHF 2025 Impact Report | December 2025

  Wow!  What a year it has been!  We have accomplished so much to provide quality Mental Health Access to vulnerable families in the Carolinas. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and look forward to an even more successful 2026!

• CHF 2024 Impact Report | December 2024

  What an incredible year it has been for Charlie’s Heart Foundation! Through the generosity of supporters like you, our grants have brought essential mental health services to vulnerable children and their families. Here are a few of our accomplishments in 2024: Download the Report. Thank you for helping us honor Charlie’s legacy and spread sunshine […]