Seventeen-year-old Marcus Nelson, a high school junior from Detroit, says: “I know I have a cousin who’s a neurosurgeon in Baltimore. I know I have an aunt who is a welder in Alaska. At the reunion, they treat me like a real person, not a kid. They give me advice about college. They send me birthday cards. It’s like having 100 older siblings.”
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: Established by Karla when she was 25 years old; she has maintained the tradition without interruption Seventeen-year-old Marcus Nelson, a high school junior from
This gathering is a celebration of our matriarch, Karla Nelson, whose kindness, strength, and Sunday dinners have kept us connected through the years. Today, we put down our phones, pick up a plate, and remember that family is the greatest gift of all. They give me advice about college
The September 2023 reunion marked the 25th anniversary of the tradition.