As Garden Party quickly approaches, we are excited to announce our Garden Party guest speaker:

The Verner Family

The Verner family came to Fox Valley Hands of Hope through Grief Takes a Hike Camp, our weekend family retreat designed for families to experience the therapeutic value of nature in community with other grieving families. Parents, Kimberly & Dwayne, along with their children, Daylon, Dorian, Kearany, and Kimberly, attended camp together after the sudden and unexpected passing of their 17 year old son, due to an diagnosed heart problem, while playing in a basketball game in March of 2017.

The Verner family is a testament to the transformative experience that Grief Takes a Hike brings to the families who attend. Grief Takes a Hike provides families with companionship and compassion on their grief journey.  When asked, “What would you tell other families about Grief Takes a Hike?”, one participant responded, “It’s a wonderful way to connect, show support, be supported and create friendships.”  If there is one thing we know for certain, when we journey through grief together, we are not alone.

Fox Valley Hands of Hope is excited to welcome the Verner Family as our guest speakers

Stay tuned for more about the Verner Family and sneak peeks for Garden Party 2019!

Fox Valley Hands of Hope looks forward to celebrating our Annual Garden Party, Monday, June 10, 2019.

This will be the 21st Garden Party and more than 600 people are expected to attend the June 10th luncheon at The Q Center in St. Charles, IL.

The event boasts a huge live and silent auction, stunning showcase raffles, live entertainment and a fun luncheon; all to benefit Fox Valley Hands of Hope.

Tickets for Garden Party can be purchased at www.FVHH.net beginning April 29th 10:00 a.m.

For more information about Garden Party, contact Gayle Deja-Schultz at 630-232-2233 ext 221 or at GayleD@fvhh.net