About Myra’s Kids Foundation

 
 

Giving children hope after grief

Losing a loved one early in life is a profoundly devastating experience. Our goal is to help bereft children learn to cope, begin to heal, and discover that there can be hope after a significant death.

We provide year-round support to children and their extended family by funding, initiating, and organizing programs aimed at supporting children dealing with grief.

Every summer, we host a Summer Camp, where bereaved children can honour the memory of a special person who has died.

 
 

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Myra’s Kids Foundation is my way of honouring my mother and building on her legacy as I ensure that we provide support to any child who is suffering through the trauma of the loss of someone close to them.
— Jon Reider, Founder & CEO

Being part of Myra’s Kids Foundation is a privilege. Each child’s story of resilience reaffirms why our board works tirelessly - to ensure no grieving child ever has to walk this journey alone.
— Roslyn Wiener, Board Chair

Seeing first hand the resiliency of these kids and how MKF helps them navigate through their grief journey inspires me every day.  
As one of Myra’s grandchildren, it’s incredible to honour her memory by ensuring no child grieves alone. 
I look forward to being part of the continued growth of the organization and being able to offer support to any family dealing with the death of a loved one.
— Stu Reider, Vice Chair

Our goals are to offer a safe place and space for bereaved children so that they can heal while also helping them discover that there absolutely is life after loss.
— Corrie Sirota, Clinical Director
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Camp is about more than fun. It’s a safe space where kids find healing in the friendships they build and the memories they create.
— Steve "Rabin" Rabinovitch, Camp Director

Anyone who comes into contact with Myra’s Kids Foundation- whether a child, volunteer, or family member, is fortunate to experience their tremendous support and compassion, empowering children to lead a meaningful life through grief
— Rudy Grief, Assistant to the Clinical Director

Board of Directors:

  • Board Chair: Roslyn Wiener

  • Vice Chair: Stu Reider

  • Treasurer: Bradley Reinish

  • Secretary: Ellen Reider

  • Parent Ambassador: Ann Zilberbrant 

  • Members: Stan Browman, Dominique Di Fiore, Andy Frankel, Gwenn Garonce, Dahlia Guttman, Stu Guttman, Meghan Weinstein & Dr. Michael Starr

  • Founder & CEO: Jon Reider

Myra’s Kids Foundation is a registered Canadian charity #798845079 RR 0001


 

Support Myra’s Kids Foundation

Your donations make initiatives such as our Summer Camp possible and available to families year after year.

Thank you to all the donors who help us make a difference in a child’s life.

 

We provide tax receipts for all donations.

 
 
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