Holiday event for the bereaved Dec. 12

ESCANABA — Delta County Victims Service Unit is presenting a special holiday event on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Joseph Heirman University Center building, room 952, at Bay College.

The event is for those who are grieving a death or loss. A candle will be provided to light in honor of those attending’s special person during a time of remembrance, and guests will be able to hear tips for surviving the holidays.

The special guest presenter for the event is Gwen Kapcia, a licensed social worker, who holds a certification in thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement. She has spent her career working with those experiencing grief and loss. Her work has included hospice care, funeral home aftercare support, and she has served as the director at a center for bereaved families.

Kapcia currently operates Your Grief Guide, which supports bereaved individuals and provides training for those who are supporting them through online classes and educational presentations. More information about Your Grief Guide can be found on its website, grief-guide.com.

In addition to directing six camps for bereaved children, Kapcia has co-authored a faith-based curriculum for the bereaved and is the co-author of “Not Another Lasagna: How to Truly Help a Grieving Friend.”

Cancer Alliance raffle winners announced

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) has announced the 2024 raffle winners. The first place, $1000 winner is Cheryl Smith. The third place winner of $250 is Scott Boudreau.

The second place winner of $500 is the Delta County Cancer Alliance itself. At the recent community rummage sale at the fairgrounds an unidentified man purchased three raffle tickets requesting that if his ticket was drawn to donate it back to the DCCA.

“We are so thankful for this man’s kindness and generosity. At a time when the number of Delta County residents requesting support for cancer related expenses is at a record high; this gift is greatly appreciated. Sir, if you are reading this, thank you,” the alliance said in a statement.

As the DCCA wraps ups this fundraiser, they would like to thanks all those who purchased tickets, sold tickets and who donated the cash prizes.