Foundation News and Prayer Requests

The JRG Foundation will have a booth at the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Day at the NWA Mall on March 5th from 4-6:00pm. So, come out and see us and check out some other neat non-profits as well.

We are getting all the dates lined out for our 2009 events and are looking forward to doing more for families of critically ill babies. 2008 was SUCH a great first year, though. :)

Our first event of the year will be a poker run followed by our 2nd annual golf tournament on June 20th. We will be busy, but it's always so much fun!!

Will you please pray for this little girl? And for Leighton, who is recovering from a heart transplant? Thanks so much!

And as always, for more information on our foundation, its upcoming events, volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website or email me at bethany@jrgfoundation.org.

Keep checking back for updates!

Jack's Story

I was interviewed yesterday evening by a representative for the National Center for Prevention of Birth Defects. She asked lots of questions about my pregnancy with Jack, the prognosis we were given and the obsticles he faced in his life. She asked if we (as a foundation) would be willing to spread the word about genetic testing to find a cause (and therefore a cure) for CDH. HECK YES WE WOULD!!! So, any CDH family out there, we HIGHLY encourage you to get as involved as you can in the study of birth defects. Your DNA is priceless for these studies!!!

The story on Jack will run in their national newsletter and will be available for viewing online. I will let you know when that will be.

Also, if you are interested in receiving the JRG Foundation's electronic newsletter, please send your email address to bethany@jrgfoundation.org.

Another Angel

Please pray for this family. Their sweet baby girl, Ryann, lost her battle with CDH yesterday afternoon. She was SUCH a beautiful baby and I'm sure she's an even more beautiful angel.



I know her family is broken-hearted, as well as her big sister Reggan. Bless their hearts.

Thanks for a Great Year

We are looking forward to 2009 and to the continued success of the JRG Foundation. We have added two new events to our schedule this year, and while the foundation will surely keep us very busy, it will also reward us in the most amazing of ways. We are so blessed to do what we do and to help these families. It is truly a blessing.

We'd like to thank everyone who donated their money, time and energy to the foundation in 2008 and pray that we will have just as much support in 2009. We're honored that people (even total strangers) believe in our mission and are willing to support us.

One of my favorite quotes is, "You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you."

We will never be able to repay you for the gifts you have given to us. Thank you for your contniued support.

For more information on our foundation, our history and our upcoming events, please visit www.jackryangillham.org.

JRG Foundation Article

The Jack Ryan Gillham was featured in the Christmas Day edition of the Madison County Record. You can click here to read the story.

Thanks for your support!

2nd Annual Golf Tourney and Other Events

The date for the 2nd Annual Jack Ryan Gillham Memorial Golf Tournament is set for June 20, 2009 at Oakridge Golf Course in Huntsville, AR. We are very excited about this event and hope to have as good of a turnout as last year...or even better!! Last year we surpassed our fundraising goal and were able to help several families over the remainder of 2008. We will be looking for silent auction donations, volunteers and sponsors in the coming months. Please, let me know if you're interested by emailing me at bethany@jtgfoundation.org.

The JRG Foundation has added two new events to our list of fundraisers for the coming year. We will have the 2nd annual Jack's Cruise for Compassion Poker Run in April, a fall festival in October, Breakfast With Santa Pancake Breakfast in December and of course, the golf tournament in June.

We're looking forward to getting back into the swing of things as far as events are concerned. We've had a nice little break to re-group and make some positive changes and moves forward with the foundation over the past few months.

Here are some pictures from our 2008 events.

Our Families

As you know, the mission of the JRG Foundation is to offer financial assistance to families of critically ill babies. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to help support these families. They are helping us keep Jack's memory alive.

Here are some of the babies, whose families we have assisted and grown to love.

Quentin


Leighton


Brody



Please keep these families in your prayers.