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Over the last few years, we have become friends with some dear people.  Rich and Tracie Maynard lost their sweet daughter, Erika Kate, to a heart condition 4 years ago this June.  They wanted to do something for others through their loss and started a foundation in Erika’s name to assist other families who had children with heart conditions, and were facing financial burdens.  You can visit their website at www.erikakate.org.

Their efforts have grown and they have assisted many, many families over the last 3 years.  The need is great, and they want to help as many families as they can.  And not only do they help financially, they also help emotionally and spiritually.  They help these families by praying for them, talking with them, simply encouraging them through one of the most difficult times of their lives.

They rely on donations from individuals, and are also in the running for a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Campaign.  They are in the running for $50,000, which could help as many as 50 additional families.

I would encourage you to go to their website, learn more about them, and then go to the Refresh Campaign and vote once a day for the month of May.  They need to be in the top 10 to receive the grant.  If they receive the grant, the money will go directly to the families for assistance.

Thanks for your help!!

Filed under: Uncategorized on May 4th, 2010