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KARE 11 Interview with Jana Shortal
Wade and Julia Burgess joined KARE 11's Jana Shortal to share the vision behind Vivie's Playground and the launch of the community fundraising campaign. The interview highlighted how Vivienne's joyful spirit inspired a project designed to bring children and families together through play.
Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/9s-K4p64Di0?si=7N8_NegcPjmAeLhD
Pioneer Press: "After daughter's death, family hopes new playground will bring joy just like Vivie did"
Reporter Molly Guthrie shares the story behind the creation of Vivie's Playground, exploring how the Burgess family transformed their grief into a community project dedicated to joy, healing, and play for future generations.
Read the article: https://www.twincities.com/2017/05/19/after-daughters-death-family-hopes-new-playground-will-bring-joy-just-like-vivie-did/
Star Tribune: "Getting Serious About a Playground: St. Paul Family Seeks to Turn Sorrow into Joy"
In this feature by James Walsh, readers learn about the launch of the Vivie's Playground fundraising campaign, the community partnerships behind the project, and the family's goal of creating a lasting legacy of joy in Vivienne's memory.
Read the article: https://www.startribune.com/getting-serious-about-a-playground-st-paul-family-seeks-to-turn-sorrow-into-joy/423953313