Jacobys Shield Mission
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES!
Jacoby’s Shield Superhero 5K/Run Walk & Family Stroll 2025
Calling South Carolina's Mightiest Superheroes! Join us for our 2025 Superhero 5K, where we walk alongside those who have lost a loved one. So, lace up your shoes, dress as your favorite superhero, and make a difference. Grief is everywhere, and we aim to be present in every community to provide the necessary support and healing. Your participation supports our mission of providing comfort and resources to grieving families. Register now to become a superhero for a day and make a lasting impact. Together, we can bring strength and support to those who need it most.
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Date: Saturday April 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Saluda Shoals Park
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Packet pick-up:
Date: Friday April 18th
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 am
Location: The Beacon Church
326-A Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Date: Saturday April 19th
Time: 7:15 - 8:25 am before the race
Location: Saluda Shoals Park East
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2024 Superhero 5K Race Highlights
Sponsors
WHAT WE DO
Our Main Programs
Jacoby's Journey Group
Jacoby’s Journey Group is an ongoing in-person community designed to support individuals in grief, especially parents, grandparents, and adult siblings. It provides a safe space for people to connect and share their experiences as they navigate this often overwhelming path.
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When: Usually the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Eastern.
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Next Meetings: April 3rd
Topic: Weathering the Storms: Finding Strength in the Midst of Grief​
May 8th
Topic: Honoring the Bond: Navigating Grief and Love on Mother’s Day (and Beyond)
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Where: Virtual option only ​
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Cost: Free
OUR MISSION
An Issue That Will Always Exist
The mission of Jacoby’s Shield is to help parents, grandparents and siblings grieving a death of a child find connection and healing. Our vision is that no parent, grandparent or sibling should be alone in grief. We expect to achieve this vision by helping the entire family unit move through their grief together as one.
Death is inevitable, and there will always be parents and siblings struggling with the tragic loss of loved ones. We want to ensure that grieving families are not forgotten, and provide them with the preventive programs and individualized services necessary to begin their healing process.
The Four T's On How You Can Help
Treasure
Donating your treasure, large or small, helps us achieve our mission. We believe that bereaved families have already paid a high price. Your generosity allows us to offer Camp SHIELD and Jacoby's Journey Support Group affordably. If you would like to donate online, click the button below to get started.
If you have any questions about Jacoby's Shield, or any of the grief services that we offer, please get in touch with us.
Phone
803-400-3299
Address
7821 Saint Andrews Rd.
#3605
Irmo, SC 29063
