Hello friends.  You all know how our family has always been a big soccer family.  It brings so much joy to so many people worldwide.  Our soccer involvement continues today, as our youngest son plays competitive youth soccer as a Goalkeeper.  His older brother John played when he was younger too.

In fact, we started our journey with youth soccer about 25 years ago, when John was only 6 years old.  That’s how I met my dear friend, Marianne Gouveia. We were soccer moms on the sidelines at every practice, and we had so much fun watching her son Eric and my son John playing soccer together.  Over the years, we have shared a lot of family memories together.  

Sadly, in 2016, Marianne lost her son Eric to the effects of our nationwide prescription drug abuse scourge, and Eric’s suicide which resulted from it.  No person is ever prepared for the overwhelming grief that comes with losing a loved one this way. 

Through grief and healing, Marianne’s incredible strength, heart, and spirit have guided her to help others who suffer from similar tragedy.  She created Eric’s House, a non- profit organization to meet an important need in our community.

EricsHouse Inc. exists for anyone suffering the loss of a loved one to suicide, alcohol or drugs. Please share the message that there IS support, knowledge and guidance to help you imagine a future after the unimaginable happens.

On National Mental Health Awareness day, I hope you might be able to contribute any small amount, to help Marianne and her team provide help and healing to others who have suffered unthinkable loss.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

We appreciate your support for this important mission.

Sincerely,

Cathy & Jason