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Cole's Camp Cole’s Camp is a place where grieving parents and families can go to be heard, understood and loved.

It’s a place where grieving families can come to share their stories and heal.

🌱 Sometimes healing is getting out of bed. Sometimes it’s laughing at a memory instead of crying. Sometimes it’s making ...
11/09/2026

🌱 Sometimes healing is getting out of bed. Sometimes it’s laughing at a memory instead of crying. Sometimes it’s making it through a birthday, a holiday, or just an ordinary Tuesday.

Healing doesn’t have to be big to be real. Every small step counts, even the ones no one else sees.

Be proud of how far you’ve come, even on the quiet days. 🤍

🤍 Grief has a way of reminding us how precious our time is.We can’t change yesterday, and tomorrow isn’t promised. But r...
11/06/2026

🤍 Grief has a way of reminding us how precious our time is.

We can’t change yesterday, and tomorrow isn’t promised. But right now, in this moment, we can hug a little tighter, say “I love you” a little more often, and hold close the people who are still here with us.

Take a breath today. Be present. This moment is a gift. 💙

💙 This month we’re shining a gentle light on grief, something nearly all of us will experience but few of us feel comfor...
11/03/2026

💙 This month we’re shining a gentle light on grief, something nearly all of us will experience but few of us feel comfortable talking about.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It can show up in a song, a smell, a quiet moment, or years after a loss. It isn’t something to fix or rush. It’s a reflection of how deeply we loved.

This month, we invite you to check in on someone who is grieving, say their loved one’s name, or simply let them know you remember. Small gestures can mean more than you know.

Wishing our Cole's Camp community a happy Halloween! 🎃Whether you're trick-or-treating with little ones, handing out can...
10/31/2026

Wishing our Cole's Camp community a happy Halloween! 🎃

Whether you're trick-or-treating with little ones, handing out candy at the door, or simply letting the night pass quietly — we hope today holds at least one small moment of sweetness for you. 🍬

And if the holidays are feeling a little heavier this year — that's okay too. You don't have to perform happiness on hard days. We see you either way. 🤍

Happy Halloween from our family to yours!

10/31/2026

🎃 TREATS ONLY ON HALLOWEEN! 👻

Forget the tricks… we want to see some TREATS! 🧡

Show off your Cole’s Camp spirit! Post a picture wearing your favorite Cole’s Camp merch (sweatshirt, T-shirt, bracelet or hat) in the comments for a chance to win a Cole’s Camp T-shirt! 💙

📸 One entry per person.
🎁 Winner will be drawn Sunday afternoon.

We can’t wait to see everyone showing off their Cole’s Camp gear! ❤️

Happy Halloween! 🎃🧡

🚨 FINAL CALL! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚨⏰ The deadline to order from our new merch is Sunday, November 1st!If you've been me...
10/29/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚨

⏰ The deadline to order from our new merch is Sunday, November 1st!

If you've been meaning to place an order, now is the time! Don't miss your opportunity to shop and give back. 💙 A portion of the proceeds from every purchase helps support Cole’s Camp!

📅 Last day to order: November 1st 📦 Estimated order completion: November 23rd

Choose local pickup with Cori Mander OR have your order shipped right to your home!

👉 Order here:https://colescamp.itemorder.com/shop/home/

All items are made to order, and no returns, refunds, or exchanges are accepted. Please check sizing charts carefully before ordering. Dates are subject to change.

10/28/2026

💙 In case you missed it, Coles Camp was on the radio!

We were so grateful for the chance to share our story and talk about the families and individuals we walk alongside in their grief. A huge thank you to WSPY for opening your doors to us and giving us the space to talk about loss, love, and the ways we can help those in our community.

🕯️ Today is Always Say Their Name Day. 🕯️Their names were the first gift they were ever given, and saying them out loud ...
10/27/2026

🕯️ Today is Always Say Their Name Day. 🕯️

Their names were the first gift they were ever given, and saying them out loud keeps their love and their stories alive. Today we pause to honor every person who is so deeply missed, and every heart that carries them forward.

Thank you to each of you who shared a photo and a piece of your loved one with us. We are honored to hold their memories alongside you. 💙

Our tribute board is filled with their faces, their names, and the sweet words of the people who love them. We invite you to take a quiet moment to visit:

👉 https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/J8f3POR6

And if you’d like, share your loved one’s name in the comments below. We’d be honored to say it with you, today and always. 🤍

Collaborate to create a unique, online memorial. Add memories, photos, or videos; invite others to contribute; visit online anytime and print it out as a book of remembrance.

We couldn't do this without our community. 🤍Here's how you can help Cole's Camp keep showing up for grieving families:🙌 ...
10/25/2026

We couldn't do this without our community. 🤍
Here's how you can help Cole's Camp keep showing up for grieving families:

🙌 Volunteer — Show up at our events and be the reason someone feels less alone.
💙 Donate — Every dollar helps us reach more families who need support
📣 Share — Hit that share button. You never know whose life it could change.

Big or small — every act of support matters more than you know. 💙
🔗 colescamp.org

💙 WE NEED YOUR NAMES & PHOTOS! 💙October 27 is quickly approaching, and we’re putting together our Always Say Their Name ...
10/23/2026

💙 WE NEED YOUR NAMES & PHOTOS! 💙

October 27 is quickly approaching, and we’re putting together our Always Say Their Name Memorial Presentation to honor Cole and those who are loved and missed.

Want your loved one included?

🩵 Send their name + favorite photo today:
✨ Kudo Board: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/J8f3POR6
✨ Comment below
✨ Email: [email protected]

Please share this post so no one misses the opportunity to have their loved one remembered.
Because every name deserves to be spoken. 💙

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217 E South St.
Plano, IL
60545

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