Tal Dorset touched so many hearts.  It's no easy task to say goodbye to such a great man.  Let's make sure Gloria has all the support and care possible to help hold her up during this time of grief and transition.

Our number one priority right now is making sure Gloria eats.
I've set up a Care Calendar and there is a list of her favorite restaurants below, so please claim one or more of those dates if you would like to help.

Gloria is not up for visitors yet, but when she is ready I will change the status here on this page where it says, "Requesting."
I will add times in the Care Calendar for visits then as well.

You can also send flowers and gifts through the wishlist to let Gloria know you're thinking of her.

Tune into the Tal Dorset Tribute at https://www.jazzradio.com/pianotrios

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Helping Gloria Dorset after losing Tal

Give InKind's Time Out - Self Care gift box includes a rotating selection of 6 hand-picked items that are great for anyone, but also hit the spot for hard-to-send-for gifts for loved ones that could use more of an incentive to relax. Hand-packed with love, each box is overflowing with goodies, and includes a card with your message on it!
The Time Out - Self Care gift box includes items like:
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<li>Vanilla &amp; Chestnut Candle from Tule Fog</li>
<li>Lip Balm from Kind Lips</li>
<li>Rosemary &amp; Eucalyptus Soap from RealSoaps</li>
<li>Dark Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups from Brooklyn Born Chocolate</li>
<li>Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels from Mouth Party</li>
<li>Sea Salt Breeze Nourishing Hand Cream from Tried &amp; True</li>
<li>Sweet Citrus Complete 4-step Spa Kit from Avry Beauty</li>
<li>Dissolvable Pressed Loose Leaf  Tea from Tea Drops</li>
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The list above is representative but products do rotate based on availability.
At Give InKind, we understand that everyone comes from vastly unique situations and backgrounds. Despite this, we meticulously prepare these boxes to remind you of something we all have in common: once in awhile, both you and the people you support love and deserve to be pampered. The Time Out - Self Care gift box will do just the trick!

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Uber Eats is the easy way to get the food you love delivered.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it allows the recipient to choose exactly what they want, when they want it. Sometimes we need to have a backup plan tucked away in our pocket, and Uber Eats is it. Bonus: Uber Eats gift cards are also redeemable for Uber rides.
What To Say In Your Card: Please eat something. I am thinking about you.

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Plants make wonderful gifts as they can allow the recipient to remember someone they love, year after year. A flowering shrub or bush is a beautiful memorial gift. Note: If you send the gift of a plantable item, be sure that someone is there to assist in planting it. 
The Arbor Day Foundation plants trees, shrubs, and other botanical items. We inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization. A million members, donors, and partners support our programs to make our world greener and healthier.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it goes on and on. A memorial shrub or bush grows and provides a place to reflect and rest on a life well lived and a person who is deeply missed. A memorial bush or shrub is beautiful, lasting - and feeds a green agenda.
What To Express in Your Card: Sending deep condolences for your loss. Also sending masses of love.

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Instead of flowers, consider sending your grieving loved one meaningful support that lasts all year long.
Grief Coach will deliver grief support via SMS, personalized based on age, cause of death, and relationship. Best of all, if your grieving loved one has friends and family who want to help, they can receive tips and reminders too.
Go to <a href="https://grief.coach/giveinkind/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grief.coach</a> and use the code giveinkind to get $10 off a gift subscription. Because grief is hard, but it's a little easier when we have people by our side.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it's for grieving people and amazing friends and family who want to support them. Plus, it lasts all year long - which matters a lot.
What To Say In Your Card: I'm going to stay by your side this year, through all of your ups &amp; downs. This subscription will help me to understand some of what you're going through so that I can give you the support you need. You can receive messages too, if you like, just let me know.

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Good at over 25,000 locations nationwide, recipients can use their Spafinder gift card for a massage or facial, yoga or pilates classes, acupuncture or chiropractic, or over 25 total services. Encourage your loved one to take a break for themselves with a wellness gift card they can use anytime. Available in any denomination between $25 - $500.
Why We Love This Gift: This is one of those gifts perfect in just about any situation. New moms and those facing stressful pregnancies love a massage. When facing illness, those affected do too. To be frank, self-care is often the first casualty of any crisis. When people are incurring unexpected costs at an alarming rate, the first thing to go are the "luxuries." However, those who face highly stressful situations with long/uncertain outcome are precisely those who should practice aggressive self-care. They won't do it for themselves. You do it for them. Pamper them. Let them know you want them to take a break and that their well-being is a priority.
What to Express in Your Card: I hope you don't mind my sending you this gift certificate. There is no one I know more in need of a massage/facial/yoga class. I know you won't do it for yourself - so I wanted to do it for you. I am sending you love.

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In It's OK That You're Not OK, Megan Devine offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face - in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world. This is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves―and each other―better.
In this compelling and heartfelt book, you'll learn:
• Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief 
• How challenging the myths of grief―doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold―allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve 
• Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain 
• How to help the people you love―with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process.
Why We Love This Gift: Megan offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides―as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner―Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it.
What To Express in Your Card: I hope this book reminds you that what you are feeling right now is normal and healthy- no matter how terrible or overwhelming. Please remind yourself of your strength. Sending you so much love.

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Express sympathy in a genuine manner with thoughtful funeral flower arrangements. A kind, tasteful gesture to let them know you care.
If you're sending to someone with a Give InKind page, you might check first to see if they've indicated a preference for 'no flowers'.
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Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because flowers in loss can be very comforting for the bereaved. The sustainable practices employed by this provider add an additional level of comfort to the recipient family.
What To Express in Your Card: We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and to your family.
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Give the gift of take-out. Seriously, the perfect gift for any situation.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it is take-out and everyone loves take-out. It gives your recipient the flexibility to order exactly what they want, when they want it. Pregnancy cravings are no joke. Neither is the stress level of a single parent on a school night. Young professionals who get sick often hate the loss of their own agency. The capacity to choose one's own dinner is not to be underestimated. Nothing says I love you like Pad Thai.
What To Express in Your Card: I wanted you to be able to choose your own meal. I am thinking of you!

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Fresh and delicious microwaveable meals delivered right to your door. These meals use only the very best ingredients such as pastured proteins, organic produce and gluten free grains. Your whole meal is taken care of with just three minutes in the microwave, including clean up! Which saves you time to take care of the other things life requires.
By sending a gift card for The Good Kitchen, the recipient can select the meal plan that works for them - plans range from $70-$231 and are available as subscriptions or one-time orders. AND they have kids meals!
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it completely solves the what's for dinner dilemma that military soccer moms share with men caring for an aging parent. Cooking, if you can't find the time is the A-number-1 biggest chore in the life of a busy parent, a caregiver - or anyone else. This is national healthy prepared meal service. Bonus points for the kids meals. Double bonus points for the remembering about dietary restrictions. Squeeeee!
What To Say In Your Card: You're welcome and I love you too.

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Happy Bites gift cards offer a fun selection of fast-casual restaurants and cafes that will satisfy your cravings. Happy Bites gift cards are redeemable in-store at these U.S. locations: Panera Bread, Jamba Juice, Noodles &amp; Company, Peet's Coffee and Burger King.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because we really like things that are convenient. This is a great gift for anyone traveling. Food on the road (especially in airports or train stations) adds up. For people on a budget, this is a real concern.
What To Say In Your Card: I wanted to give you a little something that sometimes gets left off the mental budget. I always forget that my kids love Jamba Juice and I am then out 25.00 dollars before we even get on the plane. Thinking of you.

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Why We Love This Gift: Shopping for groceries is a chore under the best of circumstances. For families facing a new lift event or crisis, it is very often incredibly stressful. The gift of a cupboard full of basic necessities is tremendous. It is a wonderful way to remind those you love that you have not forgotten the day-to-day challenges they face. You are telling them in no uncertain terms that they are not alone.
What to Express in Your Card: I was thinking about the things you have to get done every day. I hope you'll let me help a little by giving me a chance to buy you some groceries - and have them delivered to you. Just one lest task for you to worry about. I send you my love.

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Setting up a food train is one of the best ways to help support someone you love. Here are some tips on how to give groceries as a gift.

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Best-selling author David Shafer on why it is better to acknowledge grief - even if we say the wrong thing. Visit Give InKind for articles, information, and a new way to schedule meals and offer concrete assistance to the bereaved.

Grief: Better To Say The Wrong Thing Than Nothing At All

New York Times Best-selling author David Shafer on acknowledging grief. Visit Give InKind for information and concrete ways to help the bereaved.

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Consider what you want to convey in your gift of flowers. Here are some considerations in making a selection. Visit Give InKind for information, articles, and a new way to schedule food and support to those in times of need.

What Flowers Express: In Illness & In Grief

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