Volunteer

Many find great comfort in survivor groups for those who have lost a loved one. One way to cope with grief is to volunteer for non profit or join a group which addresses the disease of affliction that your loved one suffered. Your involvement could range from financial support and fund raising, to helping out on special events (e.g. Race for the Cure) or to getting very involved in the organization, perhaps holding an officer position or even joining the board.

Others feel that giving back to their society is also very fufilling. Giving of your resources and time to help others is one of the most personal acts you can make. But while our giving stories are all unique, they likely share one or more of the following motivations:

To help fulfill your life's goals and passions
To feel a sense of value and satisfaction
To leave a lasting imprint on society while making a significant difference
To unite family members around a purposeful mission
To honor or memorialize a friend or loved one
To give something back to a community
To fulfill a responsibility or desire to be a leader in a community
To connect with others who share our interests and passions
To express gratitude or to say "thank you"

Below are a few links that might help:

The American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org

The American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org

National Stroke Association: www.stroke.org

American Lung Association: www.lungusa.org

Alzheimer's Disease: www.alz.org

National Kidney Foundation: www.kidney.org

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