Bailee's Bees

Help us honor the life of Bailee Lauersdorf by participating in this year's Duck Race!

Bailee was a true force of love and light in this world— to know her was to love her. She lived her life with deep compassion for others, whether as a social worker, through her faith, or simply by offering a kind word to lift the spirits of those around her. A fierce competitor in board games, she had a passion for learning and always sought to make a meaningful impact on others’ lives.

At just 29 years old, Bailee tragically passed away in her home state of Georgia on March 19, 2021. Even in her passing, she continued to give by fulfilling her wish to be an organ donor, helping others long after her departure.

We were fortunate to meet her while completing our Master’s in Social Work at UNC Charlotte. Even more fortunate was that Bailee quickly “adopted” us as her friends. We spent the majority of our two years in the program together, affectionately known as “the three amigos” by a former professor.

Bailee’s legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched, and her memory continues to inspire us every day. We carry forward her compassion, her love for learning, and her commitment to making a difference in the world. Though she is no longer physically with us, Bailee’s spirit remains a guiding light in our hearts, reminding us to always choose kindness, to care deeply, and to live life with purpose. We are forever grateful for the privilege of knowing her and will continue to honor her by living in a way that reflects the love and joy she shared with everyone she met

HELP US FLOAT HOPE!

KinderMourn provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children, and teens by offering support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues, and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss.

By adopting ducks, KinderMourn will continue to support bereaved families in their grief and all the ways their lives are forever changed because of loss. Thank you for impacting the lives of so many.

What Your Ducks Can Do:

A Six Quack (6) - $30

Provides a week's worth of snacks and drinks, offered to all children and teens who visit the KinderMourn home for counseling

The Lucky Dozen (13) - $65

Provides one counseling session for a newly bereaved parent grieving the loss of a child at any age or from any cause

The Whole Raft (20) - $100

Provides one counseling group session with professional KinderMourn counselors for teens grieving the loss of a loved one

Super Flock (50) - $250

Provides counseling with KinderMourn clinical staff to school communities, employers, churches, etc., after a tragic or unexpected death

Mega Flock (100) - $500

Helps fund five Helping the Hurt counselors’ hours to support students in local area schools, ensuring that no child has to grieve alone.

Thank you for adopting ducks and floating HOPE for KinderMourn!