Grandparent Alienation was often silenced in the community.
Today family Estrangement is such a growing social problem and grandparent issues are more visible.
There is a recognition that inter generational bonds are significant for identity and emotional support.
My son Dan Markel was murdered in 2014. And in what felt like a blink of an eye we lost access to our grandchildren in 2016.
I reached out to an organization JAFCO in Florida,who gave me information and support .
We have been blessed with their caring and expertise!
I am so pleased to announce that JAFCO received a major donation in Dan Markel’s honour. This amazing gift came from the Sidney A Kohl Family Foundation.
What is more special ,JAFCO is using the funds for their grandparent program .
Dan’s family is so grateful for this act of kindness and compassion.
In the spirit of Chanukah ,light can emerge from hardships and heartaches!
Ruth Markel
