Episode 25. Debra in Florida
In this episode, I will be talking with Debra in Florida. Debra lost her brother, Bobby, to COVID on April 29, 2020. Bobby was born intellectually disabled and so even though he was 55 when he passed away, Debra describes him as very much a big kid. He had a caring nature and lived in the moment. Debra misses him so deeply and you can feel her love for her brother as she talks about him.
Debra's grief over losing Bobby is profound and after some dark months, she found a COVID support group and that led her to the Yellow Heart Memorial. Debra heads up the Florida chapter of the Yellow Heart Memorial and has a physical memorial of names at the Crystal River mall. You can submit your loved one's name using the link below. Debra also founded a non-profit called Bobby's Bikes where they give away bikes to kids. Bobby was a generous soul and Debra is carrying on his giving spirit.
Yellow Heart Memorial main site
Yellow Heart Memorial Crystal River, Florida
Google form to share a name with the Florida YHM
Bobby's Bikes
Savannah Smiles Foundation
COVID Survivors for Change
For context on this interview and the ever-changing pandemic, we recorded this episode on March 15, 2022.
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