Dear Friends and Supporters,
Recently, we started delivering kits to Banner Cardon Children's Medical Center. We delivered our first 20 kits in January. The initial feedback is positive. Currently the kits are being distributed through the Hematology and Oncology Department. I am hoping that we can continue to service the Hem/Onc Department and eventually spread to the whole hospital. Devin was initially diagnosed at Banner Desert and happy to be able to give back to these hospitals.. He received awesome care there and it's an honor to support the hospital and its patients. Check out the website for a recent press release regarding this.
We are scheduled to air a Public Service Announcement at six local Harkins Theaters during the month of May. Take a trip to the theater and check it out! The announcements will air at Arrowhead 18, Gateway 18, Arizona Mills 25, Fashion Square 7, San Tan Village 16 and Superstition Springs 25! I am excited for this opportunity as it will continue to spread the word about Devin's Gift!
Thanks to my good friend and former neighbor, Renee McClure I have learned that Chase Bank is going to be doing a fundraiser for us during the Month of April. I am excited to get the word out to the public through this opportunity while being able to obtain the funds and materials needed to create additional kits for Phoenix Children's Hospital and Banner Cardon Children's Medical Center.
Devin's Gift recently did a fundraiser through Booster.com. and raised funds by selling t-shirts containing the Devin's Gift logo. Thank you to everyone who purchased a t-shirt.
Some of you know that my beautiful sister Amy Bistry created the Devin's Gift brand with the teddy bear and red heart shaped balloon. The design couldn't be more perfect! It captures Devin's spirit and just speaks volumes to me about what Devin's Gift means to me and my son's legacy. There are no words to express the gratitude I have to my sister for designing the perfect picture to represent Devin and Devin's Gift. To protect that, the brand/logo has officially been copyrighted through the U.S. Trademark Office.
Finally, last week we remembered Devin and his life as the three year anniversary of Devin's passing was February 24th. This date actually ends a season of anniversaries and a period of time that is painful to get through. Devin has been gone now for as long as he was alive. Devin's Gift helps me to celebrate Devin's life. It eases the pain of grieving. Devin will always be in my heart but Devin's Gift keeps his spirit alive. I miss you so much my beautiful boy. I hope I am doing you proud! (Love you, mom).
Jessica Van Douser
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