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My son just found out that a friend of his died at the end of March of a drug overdose. Since it has been over a month, should I send a card to the parents, a note, or ?? Also, I found the obit. online and they asked for donations to a charity in his name, which I will do. Does the family usually receive notification of the donation such as who it is from and the amount?

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Deb ms/IA Yes, send a card. When I lost my brother and then later a granddaughter to stillbirth cards anytime were appreciated. To us it meant others were still thinking about us long after the loss and those cards always bring tears and a sigh of relief that we aren't alone in our grief. It also acknowledges the fact that the grief process is a cycle and do...See More
May 16, 2017
Judy2/CA Yes I would send a card and would also include a short personal note. You could also include the info that you contributed to CYZ organization in their son's name. When my mother died we did receive verifications of friends' donations but that may depend on the organization. Several of my mom's friends sent me a card on the 1st anniversary of my mo...See More
May 16, 2017


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