Category: News
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2020 November – First project preparation
Loss, pandemics, isolation, and social & cultural upheaval have a way of wearing down humans. Over the years we have observed this phenomena, especially in 2020. Our now frequent walks through the cemetery helped crystalize this idea. We observe countless people pausing, sitting on granite curbing or in the grass. One could imagine the range…
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2020 November – Giving update & research
Response to the initial Gofundme campaign was outstanding. By late October we had received roughly $2,500. To find worthy recipients of the donations, we began talking with a number of folks who knew Trevor and understood the types of charitable organizations we were looking for. We narrowed the list of worthy recipients to two organizations:…
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2020 October – Foundation Formation
As GoFundMe donations rolled in from across the globe, we knew the idea to create a charitable organization in Trevor’s name could provide a lasting way to honor his empathetic legacy. So, whilst in the throes of unimaginable grief, we dug in and began learning about non-stock corporations, non-profits, and IRS exempt organization code. Amongst…
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2020 September – The Catalyst
We lost our youngest son late September of 2020. Somewhere in the whirlwind of grief, disbelief, and unavoidable “planning”, we created a Gofundme campaign for Trevor. We knew we did not want flowers, trees, or countless other things thoughtful people would want to give as a gesture of their shared sorrow. So instead, we asked…