Hello Everyone!

It is August 1st, one of my favorite days of the year! No, not because it is my birthday month (or Cherylann's birthday month, or Nadine's, or Kiera's , or Haley P's , Annie C's, Jason Y's or Mary W's , Bernadette's , Anne-Marie R's,  Karen Haley's or heck lets throw Amy Wieder and Debbi Levine in there too) but because the nights get cooler and Bill, Jack, Brinkley and I prepare for the www.BelikeBrit.org 5K in early September. 

We have been so lucky in the past to have wonderful donors. I realize that everyone has their particular charities that they like to sponsor. The Gengels have worked so hard to make Brit's dream a reality and are currently housing 45 children like the one you see pictured in Brit's orphanage in Haiti. That means they must make the bills each month for food, medical care, education, and so much more. 

If you could consider any donation at all to help the Gengels with keeping Brit's last wish a reality, we would be so grateful. As you can see, these children know how blessed they are. Kervins, pictured above, is saying a prayer that he is provided 3 meals a day. (Something many of us may take for granted).

If you find money in your laundry (as I often do), or switch wallets and find some unexpected cash, my family would be so happy if you would consider donating it to our 5K. ANY amount is perfect. If you would like to join us, or just support us in spirit, that is great, too! Please contact me. If your company does Matching Gifts- BeLikeBrit is eligible.  :-)

With much gratitude for your consideration,

Virginia, Bill & Jack

ABOUT BE LIKE BRIT
In many ways, Britney Gengel from Rutland Massachusetts was a typical 19-year-old young woman, but her humor, passion and deep sense of caring for those less fortunate made her memorable to all who met her. It was her compassion for others that brought Britney to Haiti on January 11, 2010, just a day before the catastrophic earthquake that claimed an estimated 230,000 lives. Britney had spent the day visiting Haitian orphanages in Port-Au-Prince and just a few hours later, Britney, three of her fellow students, and two Lynn University professors lost their lives in the rubble of the Hotel Montana. Britney was missing for 33 days before her remains were recovered.
 
Fortunately, Britney’s dream did not die with her. Only hours before the earthquake, Britney sent a text message to her family that read:
 
“They love us so much and everyone is so happy. They love what they have and they work so hard to get nowhere, yet they are all so appreciative. I want to move here and start an orphanage myself.”
 
These forty words would sustain Britney’s family through the tragedy and, ultimately, serve as the driving force behind the establishment of the Be Like Brit Foundation and the decision to build an orphanage in Grand Goâve for the children of Haiti. The mission of the BLB Foundation is “to serve the children of Haiti by establishing a safe, nurturing and sustainable orphanage in an environment where they can grow, learn and thrive.”
 
We welcomed our first child on January 21st, and our family continues to grow! Our children are really thriving, thanks to the generosity of people like you! The money raised from this event will help give the children at Be Like Brit access to everything they need to ensure a healthy and successful start to their lives: a strong faith, a nurturing atmosphere, proper nutrition, clothing, education, and hygiene along with age specific programming will provide the best environment for our children to grow, learn and thrive.

Donations can also be mailed to:

Be Like Brit
62 Vista Circle
Holden, MA 01520

Please make checks payable to Be Like Brit

Be Like Brit | 62 Vista Circle, Holden MA 01520
Phone: (508) 886-4500 | Email: support@BeLikeBrit.org
Be Like Brit is an official U.S. Non-Profit Organization 501(c)(3)
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