Tampa Bay 28's $2,500 Donation to Handinhand Brandon Grief Support Group

From Personal Grief to Community Support

• 💔 A local mother, Kesha Wheeler, became a widow after her husband Patrick's sudden death in December 2021, leaving her to raise seven children.
• 😥 Overwhelmed by grief and unfamiliar with processing loss, Kesha realized the importance of community support for healing.

Launching Handinhand Brandon

• 🤝 Kesha founded Handinhand Brandon, a free grief support group for all ages, to ensure no one has to grieve alone.
• 🗣️ She recognized a need to advocate for grief awareness, as many people struggle in silence.
• 🗓️ The support group meets twice a month in Brandon, led by community mental health advocates.

A Surprise Donation

• 🎁 During a follow-up visit to a Handinhand Brandon meeting, Tampa Bay 28's Gives Initiative presented a surprise $2,500 check.
• 🌟 The donation, made possible by the Scripps Howard Fund, aims to support the group's mission and continue their work.
• 🙏 Kesha expressed deep gratitude for the unexpected gift, highlighting its impact on their ability to help those experiencing grief.

Amplifying Community Voices

• 📣 Tampa Bay 28 is committed to highlighting community members who are making a positive impact and giving back.
• 🌐 Viewers can find more information on local causes and highlighted initiatives on the tampa bay28.com/gives website.
• ❤️ Many donations featured are a direct result of community support from neighbors helping neighbors.