first_name: STEPHANIE
last_name: THOMSEN
email: auction@compassionatefriends.org
message: "I’m contacting you today regarding The 48th Annual Compassionate Friends (TCF) National Conference in Bellevue, WA this July. TCF is a nationwide nonprofit service organization that provides highly personal comfort and support to families grieving the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling. I, myself, am a bereaved sibling and lost my 24-year-old sister July, 4, 2015. This organization has saved me and my family since my sister passed away. I have been leading a bereaved sibling group for several years and helping others navigate this new grief journey has helped me work through my own challenges.  \r\nThis vital annual weekend program serves over 1,000 people from across the US and provides critical support, education, community, and hope for bereaved families. One of the ways that our conference is a success is through our Silent Auction. We would like to invite you to consider donating to this important conference event this year. \r\nThe TCF National Conference offers these families a uniquely supportive setting where they can receive needed support while being surrounded by others who have had similar losses. This is a place where hope grows, friendships are made with others who truly understand, and lifetime relationships are formed. The 3-day conference provides 5 inspirational keynote presentations, 100 workshops covering all aspects of loss, a remembrance Candle Lighting Program, an annual Walk to Remember event, and much more.\r\nAt our conference silent auction, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on hundreds of unique items! The silent auction will include jewelry, handmade treasures, vacation packages, as well as sports and music-related items. As in past years, the silent auction will be available both in-person at the conference and virtually! \r\nPlease consider donating to our silent auction this year. Your generous assistance is greatly needed and appreciated to ensure that we offer a robust silent auction with valuable items for everyone. Donation form: https://forms.office.com/r/2FSSAPZN77\r\nShip to: The Compassionate Friends\r\nc/o: Ron Gallacher\r\n6806 Azalea Way SE\r\nSnoqualmie, WA 98065\r\nWe look forward to hearing from you soon.\r\nWarm regards, \r\nStephanie Thomsen\r\nTCF Auction Chair & Andrea’s Sister"
