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Dear Friends, Supporters, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Everyone Who Ever Laced Up for a Turkey Trot or Bid at Our Gala,

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After 11 incredible years, the board and founding family of We Heart Harlie & Friends have made the difficult decision to close the organization and wind down operations.

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This was not an easy decision. When we started in 2014, we simply wanted to help one brave little girl—Harlie—and other families walking a similar journey. Because of you, that small spark turned into something far bigger than we ever imagined. We are so proud of all that we accomplished:

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• Nearly $400,000 gifted directly to families with medically fragile children

•  11 Turkey Trot 5Ks that brought our community together each       Thanksgiving

• Two unforgettable benefit concerts that filled the room with music and     hope

• Two Galas where we laughed, cried, and raised paddles higher than we  thought possible

• One Cornhole tournament and other events, corporate matches, and random acts of kindness from people we’d never even met

 

None of it would have happened without you. You helped families stay in their homes, kept their vehicles running so they could get their children to their many appointments, allowed them to travel for specialized medical care and most importantly, let them know they mattered and that people cared about them. You have no idea how much comfort you have brought to so many families!

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To our volunteers who showed up in the rain to stuff race packets at 5 a.m.…

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To our sponsors who wrote checks year after year because you believed in the mission…

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To the 5k participants/volunteers who wore our shirts long after the race was over…

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To the families who trusted us to walk beside you during the hardest days of your lives…

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Thank you. From the bottom of our very full hearts, thank you. 

You gave us 11 years we will never forget. We hope we gave you a few memories worth keeping, too.

With much gratitude and love,

Christy

Founder / Board Chair / Harlie’s very proud Mom

We Heart Harlie & Friends