SEYMOUR – The following information was sent by Lori A. Nespoli, the founder of the Love Mom XOXO Foundation Inc.
This is an exciting year for the Love Mom XOXO Foundation as we will be hosting our 1st Golf Tournament “In Loving Memory” of Angel Moms and Dads at Oxford Greens.
The tournament will be held Friday May 17th with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm. Check-in begins at 12:30 pm.
Price includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, award dinner and more! This golf tournament will enable us to continue our programs and help us move forward to establish scholarship opportunities to children who fall within our mission.
We are also offering memorial flagsticks on each hole in honor of an Angel Mom or Dad, free of charge. Flagsticks are available on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsor opportunities are also available for our tournament as well.
For player registration or sponsorship opportunities please visit www.birdease.com/lovemomxoxo. We are also offering a Veteran and First Responder discount.
OUR STORY
The Love Mom XOXO Foundation Inc, is a 501c3 nonprofit inspired in honor of my sister, Lynn Nespoli Lewis.
Lynn passed away suddenly at the age of 48 and left behind her husband and 3 children. Known for her unwavering dedication to her family, Lynn was a devoted mother of 3, the wife of a Danbury Firefighter, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a teacher and a coach. She lived for her children and her children lived for their amazing mother. Watching her 3 children navigate this new life without their Mom was heartbreaking.
During this challenging aftermath, we sought out others who had suffered the same loss and understood the plethora of emotions that followed — including a feeling of ostracization. Delving into local grief support groups revealed a predominant therapy-centric approach.
The Love Mom XOXO Foundation envisioned helping families in a non-clinical manner, using peer-to-peer support during the grieving process. That vision became a reality providing bereaved children and families more of an interactive approach using “activity-based” adventure programs shared with like-minded families during their healing journeys. Our logo is Lynn’s actual signature extracted from one of her children’s birthday cards.
OUR PROGRAM
Central to our ethos is cultivating an inclusive, safe and welcoming community for families associated with our Foundation, navigating the profound loss of a parent or co-parent during this most difficult time. We do not offer “therapy services”, however, we do offer comfort and unity while participating with others who share the same devastating loss.
Be it a child who is navigating the loss of a parent, or a parent who lost their spouse or co-parent, it is important for them to know they are not alone. Our activity-based programs provide healing adventures through the magic of art, the joy of baking, the thrill of sports or simply a day at the park, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for healing and growth.
Our Activity-Based Healing Adventures are free of charge for all foundation families, as well as any fundraising events they wish to attend. Your support will help the Love Mom XOXO Foundation continue our Activity-Based Healing Adventures while also assisting families in need of basic necessities or other financial needs and support. We have built a wonderful community from within and the bonds the children and parents have formed will last a lifetime.
GIVE-BACK
The Love Mom XOXO Foundation also believes in utilizing our Activity-Based Healing Adventures to help support others in the community.
Our wonderful Foundation families have taken the initiative to organize “community give-back” events including a “Sing for Seniors” Christmas Caroling event and a “Cake Wars” contest with the residents of a local assisted living facility. We also volunteer for and support other local non-profits and charities doing great things for our community.
To learn more about our Mission please visit www.lovemomxoxo.org. We appreciate your support in helping us continue our program and reach our future goals and hope to see you May 17
