The initial stages of The Jessica Ridgeway Foundation are under way.
Posted on November 9, 2012Posted in: Featured, Featured Slider, News
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In honor of Jessica Ridgeway the family is going to start the Jessica Ridgeway Foundation. The planning for this will be developed over the next year. There are many ideas that are floating around and these all will be considered.
A Message from the Family
The Ridgeway family has been overwhelmed with the support we have received from people all over our state, the country and even the world. Jessicas story has touched so many and we would like to give back to the community in her name.
Jessica was a gift to our family. She brought us so much and her smile was the fuel that helped propel us through each day. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit is, and that spirit can help many other children to achieve what she was denied. She has inspired many to come together and we want that gift to continue on in the community. Her joy in living, dancing and exploring her world is what will continue on. With your help in the future, we would like to bring that joy to other children through our foundation.
Understandably, our family is still grieving and we need to take each day one step at a time. We ask that you allow us the time we need and continue to support our efforts until we are able to define our plans more completely. Being part of such a caring community has given us so much in this terrible time and we are committed to returning this gift tenfold.
May there be Peace in Jessicas name
Works In Progress With The Jessica Ridgeway Foundation
RENAMING CHELSEA PARK AFTER JESSICA
* The motion to rename Chelsea Park has passed the advisory Board of the Parks & Recreation Dept. in Westminster!
* Waiting to see if City Council will pass the motion to rename Chelsea Park. This will take place on November 26, 2012 at 7 PM.
* The new name for the park that is now called Chelsea Park has yet to be decided, but it will be renamed in Jessicas memory.
Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Gardens
* The Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Gardens will be part of what is now called Chelsea Park and is in its planning stages.
Cheerleading Camp
Jessica really wanted to do Cheerleading and this will be something that will give a positive part to her memory.
* A cheerleading camp in Jessicas name is in its planning stages