Thank you for supporting Jun’s Legacy Squad!
This year marks 30 years since I lost my father, Juan Esteban, Jr. 💙 30 years of missing his quiet, funny, and kind-hearted presence. 30 years of carrying the weight of his absence. Grief, especially when experienced at a young age, never truly fades—it simply becomes a part of us, shaping who we are and how we move through life.
In the midst of this lifelong journey, I found meaning through The Center for Loss and Bereavement—first as a volunteer, and now as part of their staff. The lessons I’ve learned in my own grief became gifts, allowing me to empathize with and support others who are walking the same path. I hope my dad would be proud to know that out of my sadness, I found a purpose. His legacy is the inspiration behind my passion for raising awareness about childhood grief and advocating for a more grief-informed society.
This year, in honor of my dad’s 30th Angelvesary, I’m participating in the Strides of Hope 5K to support grieving children, teens, and adults in our community. 1 in 11 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling before they turn 18. Every step I take is for them. Every step is for those navigating the pain of loss. Every step is for my dad.
Why Your Support Matters
The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a small but mighty organization providing specialized counseling and grief support programs, many of which are offered at little to no cost. In the past year alone, they provided:
✅ 4,400+ clinical counseling hours to 600 clients
✅ 23 specialized adult support groups serving 272 adults and seniors
✅ 200+ children, teens, and caregivers in our children and family bereavement suppport programs
And the need continues to grow.
How You Can Help
💙 Donate – Every contribution helps sustain vital programs for those coping with loss. No amount is too small; every gift makes an impact.
💙 Join My Team – Be part of Jun’s Legacy Squad! You don’t have to be a runner—walk, skip, prance, or stroll the 3 miles with us. However you move, you’ll be carrying my dad’s name with you. It would mean the world to have you by my side.
💙 Share – Help spread the word! Your voice can inspire others to support this cause.
Together, we can build a grief-informed community—one that normalizes grief care, fosters connection, and ensures that no one has to navigate loss alone.
Will you help me honor my dad’s 30-year legacy by supporting this cause? Your generosity brings hope and healing to those who need it most.
With gratitude,
Aud
