Two Daughters Foundation

09/29/2026

Grief takes a unique shape for everyone, but connecting over shared experiences make it feel a little less lonely 🩵

Our peer support groups help you find other young adults whose experiences and feelings overlap with yours! To learn more, visit the link in our bio 🔗

09/07/2026

Support from people who understand your experience can help the process of grief feel less overwhelming. If you’re interested in attending one of our support groups or bringing one to your area, visit our website at the link in our bio.

You’re not alone in this.


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09/02/2026

🎉 REGISTRATION OPEN 🎉

We had a truly amazing and inspiring group of runners last and we are so excited to welcome new team members for 2027! 🩵

To join Team Two Daughters for the 2027 Eugene Marathon, click on the link to our signup page in our bio and select your race. Once you raise $350 for the marathon, $250 for the half marathon, or $150 for the 5k, you’ll receive a link to register for the Eugene Marathon at *no additional cost to you*!!

You also receive a T-shirt designed in-house ☺️

All funds Two Daughters Foundation receives go towards filling the gap in grief support for young adults and providing a dedicated peer support space for those between the ages of 18-39 who are grieving the serious illness or loss of a parent. ❤️‍🩹

We hope you’ll join us in 2027!! 🏃‍♀️💨

08/31/2026

🩵 REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW 🩵

For the 20th Annual Eugene Marathon, and Two Daughters Foundation is back for its second appearance as a Run for A Reason charity team! Fundraise for Two Daughters Foundation and you can race at no additional cost to you and support our nonprofit, which provides free peer grief support to young adults in Oregon and beyond who are grieving the loss of a parent. We had an amazing turnout last year, and we hope to top it this year!!

Link to register is in our bio 🔗

Feel free to message us with questions or email us at [email protected] 🩵

See you in April, Eugene Marathon 🏃‍♀️💨

08/07/2026

Do you have a story related to your grief journey that you think might resonate with others? Have you navigated a life milestone without your parent or parental figure and learned valuable lessons that might be helpful for others to know? Have you written poetry related to your experience with grief and loss?

We are looking for writers to contribute stories, articles, art (the list goes on and on!) to our online blog ✍️ Blogs will be published on our website. Writers can choose to be named as author or remain anonymous. We will also spotlight the blogs here on our Instagram ⭐️

Some of the most popular pages on our websites are our blogs. They share powerful stories and applicable advice from people who have firsthand experience with losing a parent in young adulthood. We would love to feature more stories from our community to show everyone sharing in this grief that they are not alone 🩵

If you have an idea for a blog that you would like to submit, send us a DM or email us at [email protected]. We’re open to a range of ideas, so don’t be shy!!

07/10/2026

Highlighting one of our amazing volunteer facilitators today, Courtney Papen! Courtney has been facilitating our Oregon peer support group for nearly a year, and we are grateful for the community she has helped cultivate there 😊 Read on for Courtney’s bio!

Courtney was born and raised in Eastern Oregon, but has planted roots in Western Oregon to grow her own family. After graduating from George Fox University with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, Courtney has worked in biomedical research labs at OHSU and the Oregon Primate Center, then moved over to working for clinical trial laboratories, and now currently works for a pharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases. Courtney has always loved science, but found herself drawn toward a career in researching and curing diseases after losing her dad to cancer in high school. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls, reading a good book, baking, and strolling the aisles of Target and Costco.

Thank you to Courtney and all our facilitators!

06/30/2026

So often, food reflects love 🩵

Since my mom passed away three years ago, I’ve found a lot of meaning in cooking and baking the things that remind me uniquely of her. This includes many Dutch snacks and treats, including bitterballen, pictured here. I make her recipe and freeze dozens every year, and every time I do it I get to feel closer to her. I get to share something of hers with friends who never got a chance to meet her. And each thing I make holds memories of her that feel so precious now.

If you have a special dish that you make to remember your loved one, comment below ⬇️ ❤️

06/30/2026

So often, food reflects love 🩵

Since my mom passed away three years ago, I’ve found a lot of meaning in cooking and baking the things that remind me uniquely of her. This includes many Dutch snacks and treats, including bitterballen, pictured here. I make her recipe and freeze dozens every year, and every time I do it I get to feel closer to her. I get to share something of hers with friends who never got a chance to meet her. And each thing I make holds memories of her that feel so precious now.

If you have a special dish that you make to remember your loved one, comment below ⬇️ ❤️

06/11/2026

06/04/2026

A couple weeks ago, our Founder and Executive Director, Shannon, had the opportunity to speak at the Spring Networking Event about what she has learned from over two years of facilitating a peer grief support group!

She also had the pleasure of hearing from and meeting Reina Chan of the , a deeply important and inspiring nonprofit offering grief support to families in the Sacramento area.

Thank you for helping spread awareness about the many organizations in our area offering support during the most difficult times in people’s lives!