The Second Annual Avery Diane Hanson Memorial Golf Tournament went amazing. We raised just over $9,000 for Avery's Light and Molly Bears. It was once again such a very humbling experience. The outpouring of love, even 15 months later, is much more than expected. It warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes that it's all because of my Avery.
We've spent countless hours over the last three months planning the tournament. It's such a bittersweet experience. On one hand I am full of pride, how many people can say their 6 day old daughter has impacted so many? But on the other hand, I dreaded planning it, who really wants to plan events in memory of their infant daughter? All in all however I've come away from the experience moved. We will help full the arms of over 100 families with bears from Molly Bears and still have funds to help those in our community.
Over 25 volunteers and 100 golfers made the day as successful as it was. We had the support of over 50 local businesses. Everyone who was part of this event committed to helping the community of bereaved parents, everyone of those people helping break the silence.
I will forever be grateful for each and every person who took time out of their busy schedules to think about Avery and all of the other babies gone much too soon. I truly cannot put into words how touched I am by the success of the event. We will continue to make this an annual event and continue to speak out for Avery and her friends in Heaven.
Although the void she left will never be filled, I am so thankful to be doing good in her name and to continue to have others do the same.
Much love to everyone who keeps the light Avery brought into this world shining for all to see.
"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light."
~Albert Schweitzer
Avery sending us her love during the tournament. This A appeared in the sky that day and could be seen all over the golf course.
Everything everybody did was because of our deep love and respect for you and Eddy. Avery Diane will always be a part of our family and we will forever keep her in our hearts. Molly Bears is a great organization and I am glad Avery's light choose to help others who have had their hearts broken in the worst possible way.
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