Moyer Foundation - Stories

HISTORY

BOARD / ADVISORY

NEWS

FOUNDERS / STAFF BIOS

THANK YOU LETTERS

"Our dream in starting the Foundation was to provide a way for the community to give back and feel really good about where their donation was going while making a lasting and positive impact in the lives of children in distress. We are so grateful to all those who join our team, enabling the Foundation to serve more children in more ways each year."

-Karen Moyer

Thank You Letters

KIDS HELPING KIDS

"I have been collecting money for The Moyer Foundation all year" - Riley, Age 7	"I appreciate that you are accepting my donation of $1.00." - Kaitlyn Moore	"In honor of my 5th grade teacher, I'm donating ten dollars to your foundation" - Charlotte Smith, 10 years old
"We give this to you for your loving care of children all over the world." - Sophie Frank	"For my 8th birthday I donated money to your foundation. I raised $161.52." - André Berthon	“I made this money playing my violin” - Riley, Age 9

CAMP ERIN

“It helped me realize that other people had a loved one who died” - Olivia, Age 10	“Thanks for accepting me – I had a really fun time at Camp Erin ” - Viviana, Age 12	“Thank you very much. It helped me let go…” - Erett, Age 14
"From everyone involved in the Miami- Camp Erin. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to truly deliver an unforgettable and life changing experience." - 2009 Camp Directors	"I wish every hurting child could experience something like Camp Erin." - Rachel Krei, Parent	"At any moment we can extend Erin's reach and help these children" - Camp Erin volunteer
“Camp Erin was beyond all of our expectations…thank you for providing a wonderful and needed camp to the children of Idaho.” - Tami Reichel, Parent	Multiple quotes from Camp Erin supporters	"Thank you for letting me be a part of your camp. It made it a lot easier to face the fact that they were gone” - Kara Jean, Age 16
"Before I went to Camp Erin and met the Moyers, there was a cloud of sad emotion over my heart. After camp, there was a rainbow of hope that I would be OK!" - Tristana Leist, age 8	“My family and I want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts for the efforts of everyone involved and the commitment to the Camp Erin initiative.”	“I would like to take this opportunity to truly thank the Moyer Foundation for making Erin’s dream of providing compassion and safety for those children that are affected by the loss of a loved one not just a reality, but her legacy.” - 2009 Camp Staff and Volunteer
“Thank you for the opportunity to come to Camp Erin.” - Seattle Camp Erin Review Card

CAMP MARIPOSA

“My Camp Mariposa experience was influential and awesome.” - Camper Quote	“Please support Camp Mariposa because it can make a huge difference in people’s lives like it did mine” - April, Age 15	Thank you with all my heart for giving this opportunity to my son.” - Sue, Parent
“Camp Mariposa opened my eyes” - Tiana, Age 15	“I felt safe and comfortable” - Jasmine, Age 11

PARTNERS

"Your generous donation will allow families an opportunity that they would not otherwise be able to enjoy." - Executive Director, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center	"Thank you for supporting our mission to serve seriously ill children and their families." - Ron Elgin and Pat McDonald, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center	"Thank you so much for your generous donation of $50,000 in support of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Hutch School." - Tori A. Griffith, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
"Thanks for helping Starlight make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children!" - Gail Loveland, Starlight Children's Foundation	"We truly appreciate your support of our efforts to provide fun activities for kids afflicted with cancer." - Diane Brendel, Grant Wistrom Foundation	"Thank you for supporting such a wonderful and much needed program." - Coreyanne and John Axe

COMMUNITY/INDIVIDUALS

"Like always, 100% of that money and any interest earned by that money go to the kids. That's the rule." - Garth Brooks	“Thank you for all your hard work and service towards The Gregory Fund..” - Gregory Choya	"I am extremely impressed with the wide variety array of programs that the Moyer Foundation supports. You should be proud of the lasting impact you are having on our community" – Muliple letters and quotes from individuals
"Thanks for what you have done for us." - Muliple letters and quotes from individuals.	"You have no idea what a positive impact you have all made on my son." - Muliple letters and quotes from individuals	"I am writing to you to thank you for what you are doing and have done for the children here in the Seattle area." - Muliple letters and quotes from individuals