Mom It Forward, a “social media community and worldwide network dedicated to enhancing the lives of women, their families, and the communities in which they live;” highlighted the Little Heroes Basketball Camp service project on Friday’s blog. The 2012 Little Heroes Camp project consisted of donating 350 school kits to local children in need. The kits including things like notebooks, pencils, rulers and scissors as well as hygiene supplies and socks.
Check out the full blog post here.
A dear girl that the Little Heroes Foundation had the privilege of knowing has passed away. Emily Austin struggled through 13+ years of leukemia and finally lost that battle yesterday. She was a true hero to all who had the opportunity to meet her.
Emily Nadine Austin, 19, of Orem passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 after a long battle with leukemia. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Orem Cascade Stake Center, 481 East Center, Orem. Family and friends may attend a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the Stake Center on Monday from 9-10:45 am. Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” ~John Wooden
Our Little Heroes donors may never get to meet the children they are helping. They may not even realize the lives that are being impacted by their donation. But those children will never forget the individuals who gave them the opportunity of living a better life.
“Thank you for helping us . . . It’s the little things along the way that make our son’s future bright.”
“Thank you for keeping me safe.”
“Thank you for loving me and feeding me.”
“Because of you, our child has the chance to improve his quality of life.”
“Thank you . . . You have truly made a difference in the lives of many.”
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So give yourself a perfect day. Donate today and help little heroes all over the world.
