Our Impact
All of this is made possible thanks to the support and generous contributions of our donors and volunteers.
Providing Comfort to Children & Their Families
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In October of 2022 the AI Memorial Foundation put on their first in-person event, the annual Fall Flutter. With the help of sponsorships, donations made, and money raised the day of the event the the foundation raised over $55,000. Through our partnership with Ultimate Canine, the AI Memorial Foundation provided, in full expense, a 7 year old girl (who in 2016 was diagnosed with DYRK1A syndrome and in early 2022 was diagnosed with epilepsy) a faithful companion to have at her side. Daisy is a yellow pure bred Labrador that has passed all her training and is currently fulfilling her role as a medically licensed service dog as of April 2023.
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In May of 2023, we had our second flower shop sale. This year we sold eight different variations of hanging baskets for the garden and yard. We were blown away by the support and with all our sales and your generosity we raised $3500. As we redefined our mission in the beginning of the year, we are excited to continue to raise money to provide a child in need with a medical service dog this year.
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In October of 2023 we had our second Fall Flutter event. This event, with the help of all our sponsors, donors and supporters was a huge success! We raised upwards of $23,000. Due to former fundraising from the family that is receiving Nala, we were able to contribute a significant amount of $35,000 to help cover the cost, still following in our mission to provide and help with the expense of a medical service dog for a child in need.
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In May of 2024 we had our third annual flower sale. We selected nine different variations of flower baskets and they were absolutely beautiful. A huge thank you for everyone that shopped and ordered flowers from us! Your support and generosity helped us raise $4,800 towards our goal.
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In October of 2024 we had our third annual fall flutter event. With our 'on the farm' theme the kids enjoyed a sunny afternoon on the bounce houses, with the petting zoo & participating in our donut eating contest! With the help of all the families, sponsors and donors of the day we were able to raise $29,000. This year we are hoping to match a child with Austim with a companion dog to help them through their daily life schedule and be a good support system to help give balance and structure to the child.
Community Outreach
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In December 2021, our first fundraising event, the AI Memorial Foundation raised, through our online logo shop and monetary donations, $4800 to foster a family for the Christmas season. Thanks to generous donations we were able to provide the family with their entire Christmas wish list and more.
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In May of 2022 the AI Memorial Foundation, through the donations of our butterfly bush sale, raised $2500 for our mission to help feed kids in need. We donated all money raised to Blessing in a Backpack and and we are able to provide 23 children nourishment for the 38 weekends throughout the school year.
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In December of 2022, with the generous donation from one of our sponsors and through our holiday online shop we raised $15,000 to foster 24 kids and adults through our partnership with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan for the Christmas season. We were able to fulfill their Christmas list (and then some) as well as provide them food for dinners during the holiday season. ​
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In June of 2023 we attended the Mutt Strut put on by FAMD in Dearborn, MI. We were happy to showcase our foundation, and gain supporters and reach out to all the dog lovers in the area!
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In May of 2024 we attended a Mothers Day celebration at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, MI. At this event we sold Mother Journals and networked with some incredible women. We were truly humbled by the support and conversations that were had,
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edited 5/2024
