May 12, 2021 Women wrapped gifts in pink and decorated the chairs in colorful covers while listening to heartfelt music about family to prepare for the Pre-Mothers Day Brunch, organized by Mending Hearts at the Police Athletic League of Wilmington to honor mothers who lost their children to gun violence. “I was first overwhelmed by the beauty of the space. I felt warmth, love, and excellence,” said Chandra Pitts, CEO of One Village Alliance and a mom. A young boy gave a flower to each mother as they entered the event. Mothers who lost their children and mothers who didn’t were able to eat and watch various performances that took place to celebrate the power and love that mothers give and stand in solidarity against gun violence.