Kate Atwood, the founder of Kate's Club, makes a moving and compelling case for the urgent need to reframe grief for children who experience the death of a loved one. Having lost her mother at the age of 12, Kate explains how we must work to connect bereaved youth in order to ensure they live healthy, healing, and connected lives because childhood grief is a lifelong journey.

Kate's Club is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, GA that supports children and young adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Through programs held at its Clubhouse facility and throughout the community, Kate's Club aims to create a world for children where grief is good. All services are provided at no charge to members and their families.

To find a local resource near you: https://childrengrieve.org/ Kate Atwood is an entrepreneur, executive, and community leader whose career spans creating and growing impact initiatives in all business sectors. At 23, Kate founded Kate’s Club, an organization that provides support to children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. Having lost her mother at 12, Kate recognized first-hand the importance of community and support after such a life-changing event. Kate’s Club serves thousands of children and families each year through direct services, strategic outreach partnerships, and national advocacy efforts. Today, Kate is the CEO of THEA, the first city-based video-on-demand streaming platform, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx