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From the beginning people have been curious about our family’s experience, to know more about Gavin and his parents, to have some insight into who he was. No one knows better than Namma - Gavin’s nickname for his maternal Grandma. She shares her stories about Gavin here with us… .

 

Namma’s Notes

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Bravery
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Bravery
Namma's Notes

Gavin was a brave little boy. I remember when his daddy was teaching him to drive the UTV (utility task vehicle) and he got it stuck in a rut up on the side of a hill. It was stuck pretty good and leaning heavily to one side.

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A Visit
Namma's Notes
A Visit
Namma's Notes

Last night Gavin visited me in my dreams.

He was in heaven and he was happy.

I couldn't get close to him but I could see him and hear him. 

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Simple and Common
Simple and Common

Gavin hated to sleep, he was always worried about missing out on something and he fought sleep with every ounce of energy he had.

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Little Dude
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Little Dude
Namma's Notes

Gavin had a bedroom and a playroom, both full of toys and clothing. 

One Sunday in December I sat on the floor of Gavin’s bedroom in tears, holding his Tickle Me Elmo close to my broken heart.  The time had come to go through his and Mommy & Daddy’s personal belongings to decide what we would or would not take to keep as mementos. 

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The Creek
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The Creek
Namma's Notes

My walk up the creek

With Gavin that day

I was the follower 

And he led the way

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Board Shorts - tall tales from the BOD

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Surprises...the good kind

Me to the BOD members: Hurry, everyone please get outside for the surprise

Numerous Responses: I hate surprises, don’t rush me, why do I have to go outside

Me: GET OUTSIDE!

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To date the GBMF Board has handled most of the Foundation decisions consensus style; examples include flyers, website changes, ideas for fundraisers, etc.  All sets of decisions requiring a blessing from all 10 board members is NOT easy.

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Imagine If....you ran a non-profit with your family

Imagine if…you ran a non-profit with people who are related to each other!  At times the sibling rivalry shows itself, known personality quirks that pop up, voices that are oddly & uncharacteristically on the quiet side, and many who have never operated in a business type environment.  All of which makes for interesting board meetings.

Launching Gav's Foundation

It is still surreal that this foundation is operating. In late September 2015 the foundation was formed in the State of California as a non-profit.  Shortly thereafter we received confirmation from the IRS regarding 501 (c) (3) status.  

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This doesn't come with a manual

We continue to be extraordinarily proud and humbled by the honor and privilege of running Gavin’s Foundation.  To date we’ve raised over $24K dollars, hosted 3 successful fundraising events, and donated our first bulletproof vest to K9 Carly!