RICHMOND, VA. — A campaign running from National Pickle Day on November 14 through Children's Grief Awareness Day on November 19 encourages people across the U.S. to wear pickle costumes or eat pickles to support grieving children. The initiative is led by Morgan Whisnant, known as Pickle Girl Runs, who lost both parents by age 18 and has raised over $23,000 to fund grief camp attendance for children. The campaign partners include Comfort Zone Camp, Imposta Costumes, and The Big Dill, aiming to raise awareness that no child should grieve alone.

Comfort Zone Camp, the first nonprofit bereavement camp for children in the U.S., has served more than 27,000 children since 1998 at no cost to families. Lynne Hughes, the camp's founder and CEO, highlighted the importance of recognizing grieving children's feelings, which are often overlooked. Morgan Whisnant emphasized the impact of having such a resource during her own loss. The campaign invites public participation through social media and events, including a record attempt in Philadelphia. Morgan Whisnant said “I lost my dad when I was 14 and my mom when I was 18, and having Comfort Zone Camp”.

CREDIT: Comfort Zone Camp Inc.
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