Common Bond 2025 Results & Recap
- Erin's House for Grieving Children
- May 17
- 2 min read
The Notre Dame Women's Basketball Head Coach, Niele Ivey, was the Featured Speaker this year at the Common Bond fundraiser.
Thank you to all who sponsored, attended, and supported Common Bond! We were able to raise $130,000 for our mission of providing grief support at no cost to children, teens, and their families.
At the event, Niele Ivey shared her vision for the upcoming Notre Dame season, the ways she encourages and inspires her players, and some of her favorite memories with her brother Philippe before he died. At the heart of her message was a powerful commitment to personal growth and resilience—values she instills in her players every day.
HEALING HEART AWARD
Debbie Hesterman, Volunteer since 2014
For more than 11 years, Debbie Hesterman has been a shining light at Erin’s House for Grieving Children. She regularly facilitates the 10–13-year-old groups on program nights and is deeply involved in Erin’s House camps and summer programs. Through her dedication and compassion, she has made a lasting impact on countless young lives.
Debbie’s warm heart and joyful spirit help create a space where children feel safe to share, heal, and grow. Known for her ability to make everyone feel like a friend, she brings comfort, creativity, and connection to every group she supports. She goes above and beyond the typical program layout, thoughtfully incorporating her artistic talents and green thumb to design meaningful, hands-on experiences that help kids process their grief in unique and powerful ways.
Her faithful service to Erin’s House families is both admirable and inspiring. In recognition of her kindness, energy, and unwavering commitment to grieving children, Erin’s House is proud to honor Debbie Hesterman with this year’s Healing Heart Award.
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