A reflective and wellness-centered blog dedicated to those who are finding their strength.
Gloves for Grief is excited to announce our Fall Kickoff and next outdoor event in partnership with the Hope 4 Grief Ministry at Saddleback Church. On November 2nd, we offer a morning in the park to “Punch your Pain into Purpose”. This will be an action-packed morning of shadow boxing and bag work followed by […]
read the post
Cheryl Baker was born in St. Louis, Missouri into a military family. Growing up, she lived in Kentucky, New York Texas, Portugal, Japan and England. John and Cheryl met at the University of Missouri at St. Louis, and married two years later. They raised a son and daughter who gave them five amazing grandchildren. In […]
read the post
I have called Orange County, California home since moving here in 1995 by way of Ohio and Colorado. I am a proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Emma and Isabella, here on Earth, and one amazing son, Jacob, in heaven. After the birth of my first child, I realized my passion was to become a […]
read the post
Hey Guys! This event is just for you. On Father’s Day weekend, we provide a safe space to come together and Punch Your Pain To Purpose Come join the Hope 4 Grief ministry at Saddleback Church for a special event aimed at providing support and comfort to men who are grieving. This in-person event will offer a […]
read the post
Our bi-monthly wellness events aim to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals experiencing Grief & Loss. Each event creates a healing opportunity for our community and becomes a highly anticipated experience. In the past, we have had people travel over 400 miles to be part of it. At our last event on January […]
read the post
We organize fitness and wellness-inspired events to build a strong community and offer an outlet for physical release.
We are creating a network of mental health professionals and need-based financial assistance to support grieving families beyond our events.
We offer opportunities for post-event connection through referrals to local faith-based support groups, which is what brought our co-founders together.