Husband-and-wife team Kristy and James Thomas have both suffered profound and untimely loss in their lives. But from that grief, they have been able to create a charity that impacts the lives of children all around Australia who are dealing with grief.

The Thomas’ charity Feel the Magic brings children to Disneyland and puts on regular Camp Magic events, providing much-needed respite from and support throughout the grieving process. Their camps focus on four core values of empathy, empowerment, growth, and connection – this last value being something they discovered as they witnessed how mentors not only changed kids’ lives, but vice versa.

Takeaways from Pia and Dan

• “Giving” means more than giving money. It may mean giving a piece of yourself, your time, and your energy.
• The grieving experience is unique, making individual support all the more important.
• Grief is not a team sport.

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