In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
Empowering Grieving Youth Through
Education, Music & The Arts
About Us
The Grief Heroes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in Florida in 2019 by Susan Binau, a mother and cancer survivor, in collaboration with her teenage son and dedicated partners.
Our vision:
Our vision is a world where every grieving child has access to support and society speaks openly about loss, bridging the gap in care that leaves so many youngsters isolated in their grief.
Our mission is to provide grieving children with essential resources and empower families and educators with the tools to help young hearts heal.
Our Mission:
Our Impact:
Since 2015, we have developed, tested and donated age - appropriate grief workbooks to families navigating grief in collaboration with organizations and schools in Florida.
Our collection is carefully curated to provide content and activities that can help children understand and cope with difficult emotions. The workbooks, designed for children ages 3 to 12 , serve as a self-help tool for families with grieving children, empowering them to combat loneliness and facilitate meaningful conversations between children and their caregivers.
Future Goals:
Building upon the tools and programs our founders have developed, tested, and since 2015, we are to changing the way society approaches grief.a dedicated team of innovative entrepreneurs and educational— all of whom have experienced loss and grief we combine technology, education, music, and the arts to create impactful grief programs.
Our goal is to provide nationwide support by integrating our Grief Heroes portal into every school district, shaping a future where no child has to grieve in isolation.
Transforming Trauma into Hope:
Grief Heroes Donations Make a Difference in Students' Lives
Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, we initiated our pilot school donation project; it could not have come at a better time.
In 2020, we launched a pilot project by donating Grief Heroes Kits to 525 teachers and school counselors from 18 elementary schools in the Putnam District in Oklahoma City.
Due to COVID-19 and showing that 93% of teachers have never received grief education, we wanted to support one of the poorest school districts in the US.
The Grief Heroes Kits included interactive grief workbooks for elementary students in three different languages, as well as guidelines for adults. We offered online training to teachers and school counselors on how to best utilize our tools.
Our inexpensive yet effective Grief Heroes Kits have had a profound impact, and we continue to measure the outcomes of our efforts.
The response from families and school professionals has been profound. From the feedback we received, our goal is now clear: we will develop a platform and digitize our books and resources to make them accessible for grieving families and school districts nationwide.
Learn more about our pilot project by clicking here.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, co-founder and author Andy Binau became a spokesperson in the media on the topic of grief.
Our Grief Books For Children
Our History: Mother and son on a mission to help grieving children heal
The Grief Heroes Foundation was founded by Susan, a woman who faced a pivotal moment in her life in October 2006 Just days after celebrating her son's second birthday, she diagnosed with stage three colon cancer.
This experience tested her strength and resilience, leading her to discover a depth of courage she never knew she possessed. Susan's transformative journey marked the beginning of her mission to help others navigate critical illness and give back to the community.
After loss of a friend to brain cancer in 2013, Susan's son Andy joined his mother's mission. Since then, the mother-son duo has been on this mission together, helping grieving families in their community and beyond. They have shared stages internationally to share their story and inspire others to find the courage to face their own challenges.
Learn more about Susan's history.
Goals for 2025-2028:
A Digital Platform & Musical
for Elementary Students
Our team is fully committed to empowering grieving children, their families, and educators through an innovative digital platform and an exciting musical for elementary students
and educators.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a lifeline in grief, a safe and supportive space for those who are grieving, while also young children about the importance of empathy and compassion.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about us how you can get involved! Contact us to see how we can work together.
Honoring the Legacy of Susan Binaus' Collaborators: Celebrating the Footprints They Left Behind
Susan's journey since 2000 has been remarkable. Her work with volunteers, healthcare professionals, and educators has provided her with a solid foundation to become the founder of Grief Heroes and continue her work under its umbrella.
We have a passionate team of some of the best business and development minds, as well as wonderful ambassadors, all with great hearts and inspiring stories.
We also remember those who have passed away and who wanted to pay it forward or shared their knowledge in her books and programs.
To honor them, we have created a tribute page called
