For many of us, kids are back to school, sports seasons have started and life is busier than ever. I know this is true for me and our team at the Sugar Bear Foundation. We have so much going on that I am going to keep this note short and focus on all of our updates. However, with that said I would be remiss if I did not offer my appreciation and highlight some special acknowledgements.
First off, thank you to all who participated in Sugar Bear’s Virtual Memorial Run. Your support not only impacts our programs but also feature the many heroes who have given their lives in service to our country and the families they left behind. I am also grateful for the Marine Corps Association & Foundation. It is a privilege for us to work with them and we appreciate their ongoing dedication to this event. Thank you also to the Marine Corps Aviation Association. I was honored to once again attend their Symposium this past May and share more about our work with my fellow Gold Star Families. The grant they provide us is a blessing and goes directly towards our programs. It is also nice for me to see so many friends.
And finally thank you to RF-LAMBDA for their educational support. We could not offer any of these programs without them and are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment. In our next newsletter, we will recognize this year’s RF-LAMBDA Memorial Scholarship Recipient.
I would invite our friends and families to check out all of our sponsors who generously give in honor of our mission and families. Next month I will attend a very special military fundraiser being held for us and look forward to sharing Mario’s story and the impact our work is having on our families. As always, if any of our friends would like to get involved with our mission, or fundraising, or have an idea, please reach out to us at Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org.
For our families, please review all of our updates including our Virtual Library, Growth Group, and Mentoring Program (thank you Cummins for this special support). We will have our College Planning recording and packet available within a few weeks along with some new offerings through our Health Coach Sarah. In the meantime thank you for the opportunity to give back in Sugar Bear’s name and support my fellow Surviving Families.
Jennifer Carazo
President/Gold Star Wife
