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My Story…
I have just increased my goal for this wonderful organization! Closer to $2000 would be great. Thank you SO much for all your support! I truly appreciate it.
Hi! I am running the Falmouth Road Race again for Live4Evan. Live4Evan is a wonderful organization that provides housing for families with children undergoing cardiac treatment at Boston Children's Hospital. I have been a NICU nurse for most of my 45 year and counting nursing career. Our level 3 NICU in NH has transferred children to BCH for cardiac care. It is so wonderful to be able to direct our parents to Live4Evan for possible options for housing while their sweet child is undergoing cardiac care far from home.
Thank you Live4Evan. Please help me reach my goal for this organization.
Thank you, Mary.
Here are some important stats:
- Live4Evan currently operates 7 apartments directly next to Boston Children's Hospital
- Since opening our doors in 2016, we have housed over 140 families, with an average stay of 2 months
- Live4Evan has supported families from 46 states and 37 countries - with this number continuing to grow
- The need for temporary patient-family housing is ever growing. Live4Evan receives around 250 applications for housing each year but unfortunately we have to turn away 84% of these applicants. By opening up additional apartments we will be able to help more families in need
Description
ABOUT US: The Live4Evan Organization was formed out of a desire to recognize and support the critical relationship between a child and their loved ones. We believe that there is no greater gift to be given than a parent’s love to a child. We understand the importance of staying by a child’s side without having to worry about the additional burdens that life can place on us. And so, our organization works tirelessly to provide financial and emotional support to families by providing them with temporary housing while their child receives congenital cardiac treatment.
The Falmouth Road Race has been a crucial fundraiser for Live4Evan for the past 7 years. Over this time, the Live4Evan team members have collectively raised over $620,000. Thanks in large part to these efforts, Live4Evan is currently providing SEVEN patient-family apartments for families traveling to Boston for pediatric cardiac care. These apartments are next to Boston Children's Hospital and offer calm and comfort in the midst of such a difficult time. The close proximity to the hospital ensures that caretakers can be at their loved ones bedside in a moment's notice. The need for patient-family housing is critical and Live4Evan is committed to increasing our apartment portfolio in order to help additional families.
OUR STORY: Live4Evan was founded in memory of Evan Girardi, who passed away his senior year of college from a heart arrhythmia. Evan was born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) known as Corrected L-Transposition of the Great Arteries. Despite his heart condition, Evan lived his life to the fullest. Rather than allow Evan’s passing to put an end to the life and legacy that Evan had built, his friends and family formed Live4Evan to serve as a testament to the power of relationships and the importance of having loved ones by your side.
Watch our video to learn more about the Live4Evan Organization by clicking HERE or by visiting our website.
DONATE: If you would like to make a donation, support one of our runners below or send a check to LIVE4EVAN at P.O. Box 845 Hopkinton, MA 01748
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | John Yost | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 23 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 22 | The Corcoran/Murray Family | $109.85 |
| Jun 22 | Kristy Hughes | $55.35 |
| May 03 | Mary Tyrrell Burdett | Undisclosed amount |
