Brandon Tolson Foundation

May BTF Moms Gathering - Creative Night
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | St. Paul’s School, 11232 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD, 21022, United States
🌞🪟 May Gathering – Creative Night
Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 PM as we gather together to create our own luminous suncatcher puzzle crafts — a relaxing and meaningful activity designed for connection, holding space for one another, and spending intentional time together as we navigate the lifelong journey of child loss.
✨ Location:
This craft night will be co-hosted in our very own Shannon Cheston’s classroom at:
St. Paul’s School
11232 Falls Road
Brooklandville, MD 21022
Parking directions will be sent prior to the event date.
✨ Supplies:
All supplies will be provided for you to assemble your suncatcher. ALL COSTS ARE COVERED BY BTF.
Check out this video for a sneak peek of the craft:
Glazed Mountain Moon Light Suncatcher-Acrylic Window Art
✨ Food & Beverage:
Light fare will be available, but please bring your beverage of choice.
To reserve your seat, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 26th by sending me either a Facebook message or an email at crystal@brandontolsonfoundation.org.
This isn’t just about crafting something beautiful, but more importantly about creating bonds. We are a motherhood, we are a sisterhood, we are a community 💙🐘

Restoring Balance & Wellness After Child Loss Webinar
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Please join us for our June “Restoring Wellness and Balance After Child Loss” on Thursday, June 4th at 6P.
Message from Candi: I have worked to create a place where you can go to find nourishing ways to take care of yourself as you travel the road of child loss and I’m thrilled to have scheduled our 2nd Restoring Wellness and Balance After Child Loss webinar led by a very special person who I have made a connection within my own search for healing.  Her name is Caroline Ciocca.She is an extremely warm individual, with expertise in personal growth and in coaching and helping people find clarity and confidence and to deepen self-awareness.
I have found her to be a true inspiration and have decided to collaborate with her to find and share with you real ways to replenish your bodies and souls after losing a child. There will also be a grief therapist by the name of Dr. Creel who is an excellent voice in grief and how to navigate loss.  If you know me, I am a HUGE advocate of self-care and wellness, yoga, breath work and feeding your soul.  The idea is to help restore balance and peace through the emotional and physical strain of our grief. It is about finding small meaningful ways to nurture yourself in the midst of grief.
The sessions will be held remotely via zoom without video so you don’t have to be seen and there will be a chat where you can ask questions and insert your thoughts. They will be held every other month with set dates so you can mark your calendars and they will be 45-60 minutes in length. Each segment will cover a different element with examples of ways to care for our hearts, minds and bodies.
Please join us!
Pre-register HERE

BTF Parent Zoom Support Call
2026-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Our June BTF Parent Support Call will be on Monday, June 8th 6:30P.
Please register in advance HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Capacity is fifteen (15) parents.
We do ask that you are at least 3 months into your grief journey so that we can provide equal support to all attendees. For those you that are in the 3 months of your grief journey, we do have partnerships with grief counselors for a more personal approach with one on one support. You can find those HERE.
Going forward, these calls will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month unless there is a holiday. As always, please contact Candi if you need additional assistance or support.

June BTF Moms Gathering - An Evening At Hidden Hippie Lavendar Farm
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | HIdden Hippie Lavendar Farm, 3741 Burkins Road, Street, 21154, United States
Hi BTF Moms!
For our June summer series, we invite you to join us for a peaceful evening at Hidden Hippie Lavender Farm.
There’s no agenda—just an opportunity to be together. Surrounded by the beauty and scent of lavender, we’ll spend intentional time connecting, sharing space, and simply being in the company of other moms who understand this journey. Whether you feel like talking, listening, or quietly taking it all in, this space is for you. There is no pressure to share—simply come as you are.
There is something healing about slowing down, breathing deeply, and spending time with women who truly understand. We hope you’ll join us for this special evening of connection and self-care.
What to Bring: Bring a lawn chair or blanket, your favorite beverage, and settle in for a relaxing evening among the lavender fields.
Light fare will be available for grazing. As always, all costs are covered by BTF.
Please RSVP by June 22 by sending me a Facebook message or emailing crystal@brandontolsonfoundation.org.
With love, Crystal
PS -If you’d like a preview of the beautiful setting we’ll be enjoying, take a look at Hidden website. The photos truly capture the peaceful atmosphere and beauty of the farm.
https://hiddenhippielavenderfarm.com/hiddenhippielavender…)
