Grief Support Group Helping College Students Across the Country

The University of Washington (UW) is starting a chapter of the National Students of AMF (Ailing Mothers and Fathers) Support Network. The organization's mission is to ". . . to support all college students with an ailing or deceased loved one, empower all college students to fight back against terminal illness, and raise awareness about the needs of grieving college students. . .by developing chapters of Students of AMF on college campuses nationwide, providing information and support through our website, awarding leadership scholarships, distributing research grants, conducting conferences on college student bereavement, and holding fundraising events. . ." This article from UW's campus newpaper, discusses why two students are starting the local chapter there and how it will help fellow students in the grieving process.