Our Programs

Cali’s Gift

Program Introduction

Cali’s Gift has been provided by Cali’s family in honor of her life and legacy to help others. This program is a part of The TEARS Foundation and financially assists parents whose child (ages 13-22) has died due to drug related issues and/or completed suicide with funeral assistance and/or grief counseling support. For more information contact Margaret Pilon, Program Director, at (253) 590-7373 or [email protected].

Calis Gift

Cali was a beautiful, energetic, adventurous, helpful, wonderful child and young woman. Growing up was filled with a never ending desire to be active, always wanting to do something physical, and in particular anything outdoors.  Despite the apparent normalcy of her life to many, hers was a conflicted and often contradictory life, with much happiness and many struggles. It was filled with both healthy activities and unhealthy addictions. Shortly after graduation, she chose a path of independence from her family and the steady support provided to her for her sobriety. Ultimately, her struggles and the addictions took hold of her, and her life.