Christmas Wish for Children and Teachers of Sandy Hook
We wanted to do something that would specifically honor some of the passions and characteristics the victims families described.
30 Ways to Support Sandy Hook Families Now
The victims and families have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We've compiled a list of the ways to honor and remember these children and adults who were taken far too early. Remember. Honor. Celebrate. The children and teachers of Sandy Hook. Josephine Gay, 6 Donations may be made to Joey’s Fund in her name through the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. The proceeds of this fund will help families raising autistic children. Daniel Barden, 6 Donations may be made to Sandy Hook School Support Fund, c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main
Rachel D’Avino, 29
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10016.
Allison Wyatt , 6
Anyone who wishes to help the family can make donations to two accounts, to the Allison Wyatt Memorial Fund and another private funs for her sister Lauren.
Jesse Lewis ,6
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Voice for Joanie Inc., 5 Glenwood Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 voiceforjoanie.org
Grace McDonnell, 7,
In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that you consider making a donation to the Grace Memorial fund at the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, 6
Donations in Ana's memory may be made to The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Music Scholarship Fund or The Ana Grace Márquez-Greene Family Therapy Fund.
Dylan Hockley, 6
The Dylan Hockley Memorial Fund has been established in honor of Dylan. The fund will be used to benefit children with autism and other special needs.
Victoria Soto, 27
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Victoria L. Soto Memorial Fund for Education.
Chase Kowalski, 7
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Chase Kowalksi Scholarship Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 470 Monroe Tpke., Monroe, CT 06468.
Mary Sherlach, 56
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairfield County Community Foundation, Fund for Health and Wellness.
Emilie Parker, 6,
Friends and relatives have set up the Emilie Parker Memorial Fund.
Jessica Rekos, 6
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newtown Rotary Sandy Hook School Fund, PO Box 263, Newtown, CT 06482.
Anne Marie Murphy, 52
Teacher, Anne Marie Murphy, 52, a 14 year resident of Sandy Hook, CT formerly of Katonah, NY died Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Sandy Hook School Tragedy. She was born July 25, 1960 in Mount Kisco, NY, the daughter of Dr. Hugh and Alice McGowan of Katonah and graduated from St. Mary's School in Katonah, John F. Kennedy H.S. in Somers, NY and Southern CT State University with an MS degree in Education. Anne was employed by the Newtown Board of Education as a Teacher at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan gave the homily at
