Brandon Tolson Foundation

BTF Loss Due To Suicide Support Group
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) and 17 more dates | Har-Co, 30 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The way a child passes away brings a range of unique challenges to the grieving process for their parents. We are pleased to announce the formation of our support group for those who have lost a child to suicide.
Amy Ocasio, a licensed professional clinical counselor and a BTF parent, will coordinate the group. Having lost her son Thomas to suicide in July 2019, she has a deep understanding of clinical depression and its effects on both those contemplating suicide, those who tragically take their own lives and those left behind.
This group aims to create a supportive environment for BTF parents who have experienced the loss of a child to suicide. It offers a safe space to share and navigate your grief alongside others who understand your journey. We hope this group brings our parents comfort and support to our parents.
Meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of each month at the Har-Co Resource Center in Bel Air. Please register in advance at to help us with attendance expectations – Suicide Support Group Registration

BTF Parent Crab Feast
2025-10-26 17:00 | MD
🎉🦀 Save the Date! 🦀🎉
Hey BTF Moms & Dads — Come together in October for some laughs, love, and lots of crabs!
Join us for a Joint Gathering & Crab Feast
📅 Sunday October 26, 2025
📍 Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant – Perry Hall
🕕 2PM – 5 PM
Let’s crack some shells and share some heart. 💙
Get your complimentary ticket HERE
#BTFFamily #CrabFeastWithHeart #HealingTogether

BTF Parent Zoom Support Call
2025-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Our October BTF Parent Support Call will be on Wednesday, October 29th, at 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.
As always, please contact Candi if you need additional assistance or support.

November BTF Moms Gathering – Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Party
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s School, 11232 Falls Road,, Brooklandville, MD, 21022, United States
November BTF Moms Gathering – Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Party
Co-hosted and instructed by our very own BTF mom, Shannon Cheston
Monday, November 17th, @ 6PM – St. Paul’s School (in Shannon’s classroom ) at 11232 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022
As we approach the heart of the holiday season, you are invited to join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and meaningful moments. For our November gathering, we’ll come together for some nostalgia to paint our very own vintage ceramic Christmas trees—just like the ones our grandmothers used to have!
Moms, this is more than a craft night, it’s an opportunity to connect, share space with other grieving mothers, and tenderly navigate the weight of the season in a supportive and understanding environment.
As usual, all materials will be funded by the generous support of the Brandon Tolson Foundation.
Please RSVP by Friday, November 14th
Send a direct message to me or email CRYSTAL to reserve your spot. We look forward to a comforting and creative evening together.

Restoring Balance & Wellness After Child Loss Webinar
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Please join us for our second, “Restoring Wellness and Balance After Child Loss” on Wednesday, December th at 6 PM.
Message from Candi: I have been working 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

Annual BTF "UN"-Holiday Party
2025-12-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Liberatore’s, 562 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Hello dear families! Jon and I understand how difficult the holiday season can be for all of you and so, we want to invite you to join us for our annual “UN”-Holiday gathering. It’s an evening of good food and wonderful company where we can support each other in fellowship and understanding of the holidays without our children.
We’ve chosen for us to have sit down dinner with 4 entree choices – Chicken Giovanni, Veal Parmigiana, Shrimp Scampi or Crab Ravioli. Appetizers and desserts too and a cash bar
You can obtain your complimentary ticket on our website at https://brandontolsonfoundation.org/product/un-holiday-party-2025/. When making your purchase, you will need to choose your choice of entree from the drop down menu.
We know how quickly our calendars fill up towards the end of the year so, mark your calendars and get your ticket ASAP. Please do so by December 8th as we need to provide the restaurant with a head count.
This event is only for our, BTF Moms and Dads. With the growth of our families, we are unable to enable you to extend an invitation to others within your family.
We hope you’ll spend the evening with us and perhaps ease the tension of the season.
