Thanks to our donors, we were able to donate a new basketball goal to Dorothy Day House to be used at their second home “Loretta’s House.”
Dorothy Day House provides temporary housing and support services for homeless families in Memphis,Tn. We also had the pleasure of meeting Sister Maureen Griner and Sidney Dennis. Thank you Sidney for arranging the donation today.. To learn more about the Dorothy Day House, click here.
Kirby High School
Thanks to our donors we were able to provide Coach Hutton at Kirby High School in Memphis with some items for their soccer program. New soccer balls and a few girls practice jerseys, shorts and soccer socks.
Arrows Nest Memphis
Yesterday we had the privilege of meeting MK Hill at Arrows Nest Memphis “A Refuge for children in crisis”. Thanks MK for everything you do for these precious children. We appreciate all our donors who made it possible to donate items for the children in her care. To learn more about Arrows Nest click here.
Play Where You Stay
Today we went to Treadwell Park in Memphis to donate items to “Play Where You Stay” a great organization bringing soccer to Memphis Neighborhoods. Thanks to our donors we were able to donate 2 portable soccer goals, 15 soccer balls, 25 mini cones and a ball bag. Thank you Ellen Roberds from Play Where You Stay for being our contact person. To learn more about Play Where you Stay click here
Kirby High School
Today we made another donation to Kirby High School in Memphis, another portable chess set for the chess team and three pedestal fans for the special education classrooms. Thank you Gail Easter for being our contact person at Kirby High!
Memphis Warriors Baseball Team
Today we met a great group of kids, parents, and coaches at Bickford Community Center in Memphis,Tn. Thanks to Oasis of Hope for introducing us to the Memphis Warriors Baseball Team. We also want to thank our generous donors who made it possible to donate various quantities of new and gently used baseball cleats, gloves, bats, batting helmets, bat bags, batting gloves, catchers equipment, baseballs, baseball pants, and a hitting stick trainer.
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home
Made a donation today to Baptist Children’s Home-Double “B” Boys Ranch in Millington, Tn. It was a pleasure to meet with Jeff Epps, VP residential care. Thanks to our donors we were able to provide them with 2 bikes, a portable tetherball system, sports training net, several footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, frisbees, and a couple of hacky sacks. To learn more about Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, click here
Bike Donation
We really appreciate all the support Remembering Kevin’s Light receives. Today we were able to deliver this bike to a great kid thanks to our generous donors!
Ross Elementary School
Today we went to Ross Elementary School in Memphis to donate items to be used at recess/physical education. Thanks to all our generous donors who made this possible!
Collierville students
Today I had the privilege of speaking to a group of Collierville students along with Bea Mitchell and Angela Quadrani Brown. We spoke about the Opioid Epidemic and substance use disorder. I was able to share Kevin’s story, hopefully it will have an impact on their lives and help prevent more deaths.
Shame and stigma causes silence which destroys more lives and leads to more deaths. Break the Silence—Terri Fick
Collierville High School Counselor Talks- Tuesday October 30
I had the privilege of sharing Kevin’s story last evening at this event at Collierville High School. So happy to be a part of raising awareness and education of the Opioid Epidemic that is sweeping across our nation as well as my community. It’s never easy to share about my son’s death but if it can help prevent even just one death then it is definitely worth it! (Terri)
Cordova Elementary School
Thanks to all our donors we were able to donate these items to Cordova Elementary in Memphis. Thank you Kristi Tow (teacher) for helping to coordinate the donation to your school.
Raleigh-Bartlett Elementary School
Today we went to Raleigh-Bartlett Elementary School in Memphis to donate items to be used at recess/physical education. Thanks to all our donors and thank you Danielle Pritchett (teacher) for helping us coordinate the donation to your school.
Wells Station Elementary
Thanks to the generosity of our donors we were able to donate these items to Wells Station Elementary in Memphis. Thank you Amanda Edge (teacher) for helping us coordinate the donation to your school.
Kirby High School Chess Team
Today we had the privilege of meeting the chess team at Kirby High School as well as Principal Hunter. What a great group of kids! Thanks to our generous donors we were able to provide chess sets for all ten members. Thank you Gail Easter (teacher at Kirby) for reaching out to our organization to make us aware of this need and for arranging the meeting today.
Tried and True Recovery Residence
We were happy to provide Tried and True Recovery Residence with 6 camp chairs and a cooler to be used on their annual camping trip! Thanks to all our donors for their generous support! To learn about Tried and True Recovery Residence, click here
Bicycle Donation
Thanks to our generous donors these 2 bikes are on their way to make a couple kids very happy!
CRRD Service Project
I want to thank everyone who has donated to Remembering Kevin’s Light, I am overwhelmed by your generosity. As of today we have received 8 chess sets for the newly formed chess team at a local high school in Memphis. We have received many items from our Amazon wish list from a local group (CRRD) in Collierville that has designated our nonprofit as their June “service project”. (I’ll post pictures at the end of June.) We continue to receive donations of “gently “ used sports/recreational items and below are pictures of the latest “gently”used donations. Appreciate your support—Terri
Snowden School
Thanks to your generous support we were able to donate these items to Snowden School in Memphis. They will use the donated items for recess and physical education class.
Baseball Shoes
Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to provide baseball shoes and bag to a middle school age boy who has limited funds. So glad to be able to bring some joy to a child, thanks again for all your support!
