TEARS is the leading organization for child loss worldwide.
Since its inception, The TEARS Foundation has served tens of thousands of families in need with both financial and emotional support services. The vision for The TEARS Foundation is to meet a global need and provide its program across the world, by providing compassionate support to families who have lost a child with financial assistance to help lift the financial burden of paying for funeral services and offering comprehensive, ongoing bereavement care for bereaved families.
Click here to learn more about the services we provide bereaved families
If you are interested in getting involved with The TEARS Foundation in your community, visit your local chapter’s page.
The Story of the TEARS Foundation
The TEARS Foundation was founded in 2002 by Sarah Slack after experiencing the stillbirth of her son, Jesse Curtis Slack, on November 14, 2000. Sarah decided to turn her tragedy into an opportunity to reach out to other families who have lost a baby and make a positive impact in her community.
TEARS Foundation Recognition/Awards:
Award for Innovation in Service; Non-Profit Excellence Awards
Pay It Forward Award, 1st Place; by Principal Global Financial
Staff
Founder/Executive Director: Sarah Slack
Recognition/Awards:
Woman Making a Difference in Washington: by Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Mariners
Hometown Hero: Kiro Radio, Ron & Don Show
Woman of Influence Nomination: Business Examiner
Top 5 Woman of the Year: Seattle’s Evening Magazine, Best of Western Washington
Honorary Community Hero: Safeco Insurance
People Magazine “Heros Among Us” 2009 Finalist
Community Heroes: Good Morning America/Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Brotherton Community Champion: Komo 4 News, Brotherton Cadillac