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For over 15 years, Grief Heroes Foundation has equipped families and children with creative tools and compassionate support to help them navigate the pain of loss.

Empowering Young Hearts: A Teen Leads the Way


Meet Andy Binau, a 15-year-old author, co-founder of Grief Heroes Foundation, and the creator of ZAM the Super dog. After losing a friend to cancer, Andy turned his grief into purpose—writing a heartfelt book to comfort grieving children.

In this interview, Andy shares why grief support for children matters—and how one small act of kindness can spark a movement.

 

Explore our journey and see how Grief Heroes continues to make a meaningful impact.

Our History.

Grief Heroes Donations: 
Empowering Elementary Students & Educators
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Great news: The impact of our pilot school donation project during the COVID-19 pandemic has been significant.

 

 

In 2020, we initiated a pilot project in the Putnam School District of Oklahoma to provide support to grieving students. Our efforts included donating grief workbooks to 18 elementary schools and offering online training in "best practices" for utilizing our tools to educators.

 

Our research revealed that 93% of teachers never received training on how to support students, so we donated our Grief Heroes Kits to 18 inner-city elementary schools in Oklahoma City. We also provided training on best practices to teachers and school counselors, and the feedback we received was profound.

 

To expand our services, we are developing a platform to digitize our books and resources, making them accessible to grieving families and school districts nationwide.

 

We are seeking grants and corporate sponsors to help us move forward.

Contact us to see how we can work together.

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Learn more our Pilot Project.

Introduction to Our Grief Work Books

Our grief workbooks for children have been generously donated to over 3,000 children since 2015. The positive feedback we have received highlights the need for accessible grief resources.

Our goal is to enhance and digitize our books and resources, and extend our reach to families and school districts across the nation. Explore our online library to discover more about the books.

Feedback from Families and Professionals on Our Books 

The Child Psychologist

"Super Dog Zam shares his heartfelt story of loss and grief. Through his, Zam provides support to children who have experienced the death of a loved one.

 

These developmentally tailored books give children a forum to explore and express their feelings. Zam and his friends help facilitate meaningful conversations between children and caregivers, who can foster the healing process."

 

- Kristin Wieneke Malatino

Child Psychologist, PhD

 

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We take pride in providing high-quality grief support and value feedback, as it helps us improve our tools. For additional endorsements, please visit this page.

Join us in making a lasting impact!

 

 

Your involvement is crucial as we strive to leave a footprint of hope in our community. Together, we can create positive change and inspire others to join our mission.

Let's work hand in hand to build a brighter for all!

Contact us.

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