In her capacity as the chief of staff at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri, Kathy Walter-Mack serves as the principal staff person overseeing five campuses. Outside of her professional activities, Kathy Walter-Mack has dedicated her time and resources to charitable endeavors. She has supported several organizations over the years, including Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.

1. Kathy Walter-Mack

2.  In her capacity as the chief of staff at Metropolitan Community
College in Kansas City, Missouri, Kathy Walter-Mack serves
as the principal staff person overseeing five campuses.
Outside of her professional activities, Kathy Walter-Mack has
dedicated her time and resources to charitable endeavors.
She has supported several organizations over the years,
including Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.
As part of its efforts to support the families and caregivers of
individuals needing end-of-life care, Kansas City Hospice
provides a variety of grief programs and hosts several
community events. For teens and children, the organization
offers Camp Erin, an overnight camp that helps participants
affected by the loss of a loved one.

3.  Open to youth ages 6 to 17, Camp Erin features
recreational activities that help campers develop
coping skills and deal with their grief in a safe
environment. Campers also receive support from
professional grief specialists and have the opportunity
to meet other teens and children who have had similar
experiences.
Camp Erin, which is funded by the Moyer Foundation
and community donations, is completely free to attend.
The next camp will take place June 9-11, 2017, at the
Heartland Center in Parkville, Missouri. Application
information and other details can be found at
www.kchospice.org.