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Ryan Watterson Does It Again…Peak 24 Successful Fundraiser

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Just as he did with his team in 2023, Ryan Watterson of Watterson Excavation with the help of his wife, Janae Watterson of Salon Kathleen of Enumclaw, Washington, have raised over $3,200 for the benefit of grieving children.

Ryan did 63 miles, 2,100 feet of elevation. The hike was 5.5 mile loop and he did it 10 times in 24 hours. 6am till 6am the next morning. 

WOW!!!

Here are some memorable photos of the hike. We thank everyone who participated!

What an amazing feat!

To all the donors who wanted to contribute in honor of Ryan and his team for the benefit of the Foundation For Grieving Children, we are so grateful for your generosity!

May you all be blessed abundantly.

KC John
Jeff Morasch
Lori Walker In Memory of Cecil Walker
Dawn Kuzaro of TnT Espresso In Memory of Martha Kneadler, Chris Hahto, and James Watters
Kelsey Kaelin In Memory of Chris Hahto
Karen Richards of Two Birds Fit In Memory of Kathleen, Mom, Jane
Chelsey Anderson
Mark Sims of Country Hardwood
Angelia Porietis
Jami Carnino In Memory of Sweet Kathy
Sami Ritter
Jeanna Mueller In Memory of Kathleen Ann
Emily Bort
Kari McCain
Dane Harp
Laura Dubin In Memory of Kathleen
Brandon & Jennifer Froemke of Hawk’s Heating and Air
Jennifer Schmidt
Tyson Gamblin of Art Gamblin Motors
Shannon Graf

We also thank Janae, also our Fundraising Ambassador, for her steadfast devotion to our cause, in memory of her beautiful mother, Kathleen, for whom her salon is dedicated.

If you are in the Enumclaw, Washington area, stop into Salon Kathleen and take advantage of their exceptional services.

In Lieu of Flowers

In Lieu of Flowers | Joseph M. Dougherty III | Exton, PA

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In mid-March we began receiving many donations in honor of Mr. Dougherty and once we found his obituary, we realized his family was gracious to ask for donations to our organization in lieu of flowers.

A lover of boating, the ocean, Bruce Springsteen, guitar and baseball, among others, he was very active in his alma mater, Drexel University.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa, a daughter and son along with his parents, two brothers, grandparents and many loving family members and friends.

Below is his obituary:

At the end of his obituary, there is a lovely video of Mr. Dougherty with a photo collage of he and his family over many years. So touching!

We are grateful for contributions from the following individuals:

Kerrene Fisher, James Revello, Marcos Lopez, James Parker, Carol Auer, Geoff Cardamone, Denise Kline, Peter Goldreich, Patrick Luddy, Susan Shirer, James Lombardo, Rich Brome, Carolyn Wrzesniewski, Katie Giblin, Jennifer Perry, Elizabeth Powell, Wiley Jones, Kit Ford, Jack Dougherty, Stephen Lenzi, Julie Lisowski, Rebecca Ocasio, Melissa Esposito, Robert DeSilverio, Francis Smith, John R. Conklin, John and Peg Daily, John and Marianne Hanson, Robert A. Alston, Esq., Linda Brant, Tyler Ridgeway, Colleen Bayus, Jim Drake, Joseph Ternes, Karilynn Bayus, Maria Peterson, 6 Anonymous Donations

Death of a Mother, Fundraising Ambassadors

Janae Watterson | Salon Kathleen | Daddy Daughter Date Night

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Our Fundraising Ambassador, Janae Watterson from Salon Kathleen in Enumclaw, Washington has done it again!

In a very unique fundraising event for the benefit of the Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., she and her colleague Matt Fugate developed a Daddy Daughter Date Night where they helped Dads learn how to style their young daughters’ hair!

It was very well attended and Sunn Health Bar supplied smoothies for the little ladies and Head Works Brewing refreshments for the Dads.

Over $600 was raised on this unique idea and we understand future events are scheduled at Salon Kathleen!

Thank you to Janae, Matt, and the folks at Sunn Health Bar and Head Works Brewing for their generosity in raising funds for grieving children.

If you live or visit Enamclaw, Washington, please pop in to Salon Kathleen, Sunn Health Bar and Head Works Brewing to thank them for their efforts on behalf of grieving children.

And if you can patronize their businesses, even better!

Death of a Mother, Fundraising Ambassadors

Janae Watterson | Salon Kathleen | Fundraising Ambassador

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Over the last few years, Janae Watterson of Enumclaw, Washington, had consistently shared a generous monthly gift with The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. as a Heart of Gold partner.

And on April 3rd, 2021 she shared her passion for helping grieving children with all those who attended her open house for her business’ new location. Salon Kathleen is appropriately named for her mother, better known as Kathy, whom she lost when Janae was 17 in a horrific car crash where Janae was a passenger.

“It is important to me to partner with the Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. because I believe what this organization is doing and providing for these children is absolutely necessary and heroic,” explained Mrs. Watterson.

“It took me decades to finally find the help I needed to start the grieving and healing process.  I want to give back now, she said. This cause is very near and dear to my heart.”

To date, Salon Kathleen has raised $4,358 and we couldn’t be more proud of her and her staff’s efforts! What an amazing event and fundraising effort. We salute you!

If you are in the Enumclaw, Washington area or know family and friends who live nearby, we hope you will stop in and congratulate Janae and her staff on a job well done.

Visit her new location at 1539 Blake Street, Suite A, Enumclaw, Washington. Salon Kathleen has been in business for 15 years and has now expanded with twelve chairs, ten amazing staff and wonderful clients.

Thank you Janae for all your hard work in raising funds for our great cause. We salute you, your staff and the many individuals who contributed so very generously to the F4GC! Blessings to everyone involved.

Death of a Father, Fundraising Ambassadors

Riley Church | Fundraising Ambassador

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It is amazing what a 15 year-old girl can do to help others who are also grieving children.

In February, 2020, Riley Church from Arizona experienced the sudden death of her young father, Robert Church. He was an accomplished professional and a loving Dad.

In an effort to give his death meaning, she began an online ecommerce store, the Cactus Cove Boutique, with the partial intention of helping our other children, teens and young adults who had had a similar experience as she.

Earlier in the year, her brother gave her mother a stuffed animal – a grey elephant – which she calls a Comfort Elephant. It gave her and her mother comfort after the death of her father.

Riley has dedicated the proceeds from her Comfort Elephant Collection to our organization, The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc. and we are so honored.

Please visit Riley’s store and shop for the Comfort Elephant products as well as other wonderful items for young girls.

Thank you Riley for your wonderful work on our behalf. We thank your customers, also, who are making an impact for grieving children, teens and young adults!

Bless you for all you are doing! xoxo