My Story…
Hi everyone!
This August, I will be running the Falmouth Road Race in support of Live4Evan, an organization that helps provide local housing for families while their child is receiving care at Boston Children's Hospital.
As a nurse on the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), this is a cause I hold very close to my heart. I see how important it is for parents and loved ones to be nearby during their child's inpatient stay. Live4Evan helps make this possible by easing the financial burden of temporary housing, allowing families to focus on the most important thing - their child's care and recovery.
Please help donate to this amazing cause, any amount is greatly appreciated! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these wonderful kiddos and their families!
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 8 years. Over this time, the Live4Evan team members have collectively raised over $720,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 01 | Mom and Dad | $164.35 |
| Jul 01 | Jennifer and Tim Buechele | $82.60 |
| Jul 01 | Auntie & Uncle Tommy | $50.00 |
| Jul 01 | Jeff & Barbara Hessler | $28.10 |
| Jul 01 | Anonymous | $109.85 |