JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Through loss and heartache, the Martin family of Jamestown has used their experience to help give back.
“Gifts From Gretchyn” was formed in honor of Amber Martin’s daughter Gretchyn, who passed away in June 2020 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.
Since that time, Martin says she and her family have done Thanksgiving meals for the community, collected cleaning supplies and food for the Safe Shelter, and more recently hosted “Golfing for Gretchyn”, which raised money for families who lose a child to purchase a headstone.
Martin says now they’re introducing the Child Loss Memorial Tree at two locations in Jamestown.
Trees have been set up at Inspired Health Care and Club 1883 through the holidays. Bulbs and decorating supplies have been provided for families grieving the loss of a child to honor them and understand they are not alone.
Then starting January 2nd, those who have decorated the tree will be allowed to pick up their ornament. She added they’ll keep any remaining ornaments and decorate another tree next Christmas season.
Martin says she has had great support from the community and her husband Devin along with their seven kids.
She added that giving back has been vital in her grieving process and ensures her daughter’s memory lives on.
For future give back events through “Gifts for Gretchyn”, you can like their Facebook page here.
Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Amber Martin below:
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11/24/25 Let's Talk About It: Jamestown Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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11/19/25 - Let's Talk About It: Upcoming Victory Lutheran Church Concert
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11/13/25 - Let's Talk About It: Jamestown Parks & Rec
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11/11/25 - Let's Talk About It: 2025 UJ Christmas Concert
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10/28/25 - Let's Talk About It: Victory Lutheran Church Trunk Or Treat
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10/22/25 - Let's Talk About It: James Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet
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10/9/25 - Let's Talk About It: The Latest At Jamestown Parks And Recreation
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9/4/25 - Let's Talk About Sports - UJ Football HC Brian Mistro
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8/28/25 - Let's Talk About Sports - JHS Football HC Bill Nelson
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Nurse Honor Guard; Robin Iszler and Sydney Johnson
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8/6/25 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC Pillars Of Giving Gala
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8/1/25 - Let's Talk About It - Fishing For A Cause
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8/1/25 - Let's Talk About It - Raising Hell For ALS Awareness
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7/31/25 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC Podiatrist and Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Spencer Arndt
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6/16/25 - Gospel Artist Ben Rutabara
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Let's Talk About it: JRMC's 15th Annual Golf Fore Good
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4/23/25 - Let's Talk About It - Bees & Brews - Stutsman County Conservation District
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4-8-25 - Let's Talk About It - Deidre Hillman
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01/21/25 - Let's Talk About It; With Dr. Roxanne Keene
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12-2-24 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC
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