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My name is Mary, and I've lived in Longmont my whole life. I just returned to CO after my first year of school at Stanford. This year at Stanford, I joined a group called Mon Ami - a college student companionship service for seniors. As a companion, I would spend time with a lovely woman named Doris who lived in an assisted living facility. Although Doris had around-the-clock care, social engagement and quality 1 on 1 time usually fell through the cracks. So…

Imagine you’re driving along your favorite country road when your unsuspecting windshield is assaulted by a stray pebble.  Your windshield is left with a pesky stone chip etched in its glass. This scenario is a common one, with an often-simple solution, windshield repair.  Depending on the type of damage and the extent of the damage incurred, windshield repair may be a cost saving solution to total repair.…

Charlie's Guys is organized exclusively for children 18 years and younger across the country who have lost a sibling in any way.  Our mission is to remind children who have lost a brother or a sister that they are loved and not forgotten. We aim to provide these individuals with something special - a new experience or a gift - that meets their needs/wants. We hope to provide them with lasting, positive memory to help them throughout their grief journey. …

On May 15 we celebrate the one year anniversary of launching Charlie's Guys. This organization was created through the strength of community. To honor the one year anniversary of its launch, we want to bring together our community. 

Leading up to our anniversary, we will feature stories from families affected by child and sibling loss. To participate, email us (charliesguys@gmail.com) your story along with a picture -OR- post your story and photo to your…

The summer of 2017 was idyllic. We had everything they could have dreamed of - a happy marriage, a beautiful home in Boulder, Colorado, two adorable sons ages 3.5 and almost 2, and a daughter on the way. We had spent most of the summer poolside in Boulder and beach-bound in Newport Beach, California and Hawaii. Our boys loved to play transformers, and Charlie, our youngest son, would point to airplanes and helicopters in the sky shouting, “the guys!” - an…