ONE BRIGHT STAR

One Bright Star is dedicated to helping families in need of their services, and to be a resource for grieving families after the death of a child... One Bright Star was founded in 1998 by four mothers who each experienced the tragedy of a passing child, Linda Janavaras, Jan Backlund, Vicki Meyer and Barbara Rischmiller. Jan lost her daughter, Khia, after a long battle with Leukemia on November 3rd, 1990. Khia was 10 years old. Barb lost her son, Brandon, after a pole vaulting accident of February 4th, 1991. He was 18 years old. Linda lost her son, John, after being suddenly stricken with Meningitis, February 3rd, 1995. He was 15 years old. Vicki lost her son, Brandon, in a fatal car crash May 19th, 1995. He was 17 years old.