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Meet Garrett, the inspiration for this organization that bears his name. In August of 2007, what is likely most parents' worst nightmare became our reality as our precious boy was diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition called Infantile NCL. As we attempted to deal with this devastating news and ultimately adjust to losing him on December 30th of 2007, we also realized how truly blessed we were to possess not only the resources to provide for his comfort and care during his final days, but also a supportive network of family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and service providers who helped us through it all.
similar situation is as fortunate. So, in an effort to help us cope and heal... to make some good evolve from this heartbreak... and to give Garrett life beyond his two and a half years here with us, we've established Garrett's Wings. Please take a look around to learn more about our purpose and efforts. We hope you'll find some way in which you would like to contribute to our mission and, in doing so, will help give Garrett's Wings to children and families who need them. |
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| 8306 Lynnewood Glen Dr. Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: 704-248-8761 info@garrettswings.org |
| Garrett's Wings provides comfort and non-medical care for terminally-ill children and their families while supporting and promoting research to cure Infantile NCL. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, enabling contributions of money, goods or services to be tax deductible for the contributor (please consult a tax specialist for advice on your particular situation.) The organization has no paid employees, so 100% of the contributions support the mission and efforts of Garrett's Wings. |
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Latest Announcements
- Register to run in or volunteer for the 3rd Annual Run the Creek 5k on Saturday,
March 17, 2012 at 9am. Event proceeds benefit Garrett's Wings. See you there!
- We've recently started making and delivering meals in addition to the care
packages we've been distributing over the past two years. If you know a family
caring for a terminally-ill child who could benefit from being a part of the
Garrett's Wings community of care, please contact us.
- Garrett's Wings recently made a $25,000 contribution to BDSRA to support four
critical research inititives to cure Infantile Batten Disease. Structured as a
challenge grant, this contribution enabled BDSRA to raise an additional
$30,000 and inspired another $25,000 challenge grant from another
organization!
- In September 2011, Garrett's Wings made a significant contribution to KidsPath,
the pediatric hospice arm of Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte.