Deborah is the founder of a bereavement network supporting people who lost loved ones during and since the pandemic. Through memorial events, she creates space for collective grief, remembrance and gentle connection among those whose losses were often marked by isolation and disruption. With $500, Deborah wants to buy a bubble machine to use at these memorial gatherings - a simple but powerful addition that can bring moments of lightness, symbolism and shared pause. The bubbles will offer a visual expression of memory, love and release, helping attendees honour those they lost while experiencing a sense of togetherness, softness and care.