Dr. Joanne Cacciatore of ASU receives the Hon Kachina Award

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore of Arizona State University receives the Hon Kachina Award on behalf of the MISS Foundation

In October of 2007, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore of Arizona State University received the prestigious Hon Kachina Award. This award was for her work as CEO and Founder of the MISS Foundation, an international nonprofit organization that bring aid, hope, and comfort to families facing the death of a child. "Joanne has been extremely dedicated to her volunteer work, and I am impressed with her compassion for helping families in their time of grief," said John Hepburn, dean of the College of Human Services. "She has served as an invaluable link between ASU's Social Work department and the community of practitioners with professional interests in treating loss and bereavement." Dr. Cacciatore believes that with a compassionate supportive community that does not rage to cure them of the uncurable, grieving parents can slowly find joy and purpose again in their lives. "It's important for people experiencing trauma to have permission to do what they must do to become who they must become."

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[grlpwr75]

What a beautiful video. I'm a bereaved parent and Miss helped me and my family so much there is no way for me to ever say how much they helped us. I wouldnt have survived without Miss. Thank you for all the good work you all do.

[MHunter1975]

This is such a wonderful organization that helps so many people. Thank you for helping so many!

[strawberrysuicide13]

I was able to meet Joanne after I lost my daughter Ella. She is an amazing and compassionate woman. I am so thankful to her and MISSing Angels. They helped me through the most difficult time in my life. I will forever be indebted to them.

[KylieNoellesmom]

MISS is a lifesaving organization. It gave me so much. I knew that my child would die and didn't know how I would survive when the time came. MISS has taught me how. Plase support MISS - like Dr. Cacciatore says - we do beautiful things.

[CherylHaggard]

Congratulations Joanne! You are a Godsend to so many families. May you continue to be blessed!!!

[kathyjohnson317]

Thank God for people like you!

[TuberJohn316]

Amazing & Awesome group of parents that will listen and allow you to talk about your child as many times as you need. They CARE! Not only for Mothers. This is a group of people that really understand. They are ANGELS ON EARTH! This is a life saving group of special people that understand that the love does not die with the child, it grows as they reach out to help others in a very raw and brutal time of grief. Please tell others about MISS, as your friends might know someone that needs MISS. THX