John R. Crosby Foundation

Did you ever think to yourself "how did I get here". Maybe it's a destination you arrived at, but couldn't remember the travel part. Maybe it's a relationsh...

"Kindness can transform someone's dark moment with a blaze of light. You'll never know how much your caring matters". It was an honor this afternoon to prese...

It was a busy March for John's Foundation. We kicked off the month with a fundraiser with our friends, at Meritor in Troy, Michigan. Many thanks to Donna Dar...

Last week I met up with a friend who was looking for resources and advice on how to help a friend whose child died recently. I came armed with my favorite an...

After John died in 2001, my mom, aka Nana, wrote an essay about John. Here is an excerpt: John Robert Crosby was remembered by everyone who ever met him as t...

I have a hard time "emptying my head", even while sleeping I wake up with a running list of things to do, and people to connect with. This time of year makes...

My grandparents lived down the street from a cemetery, the cemetery where they are now buried. We would pass this cemetery on our way to visit them when they...

This clay pot sits on a shelf in our family room, I can't help but smile when I glance at it. John's cub scout den was in charge of the centerpieces for the ...

mile·stone: noun "a significant event or stage in life” Milestones are usually looked at with great anticipation. First steps, first tooth, first day of scho...

A few years ago I was asked to lend my opinion to what a room on 7 East Mott may look like if it were to host the sickest of children on the Unit.  There are...

"Eventually we can relive our memories with real joy, grateful for them and even more appreciative of the time we had together. If you are in the midst of pa...

"For those who have lost their loved ones, or friends, As a matter of fact, nobody ever dies. Because they're gonna live inside everybody who ever knew them....