On August 21st, 2013 I lost my daughter, Sharon Marie Gath, in a tragic accident as a direct result from having Epilepsy. Sharon was only 35 years old. She was a vibrant and beautiful young woman both inside and out. She was also a brave soul. Her infectious smile and spunky attitude left an enormous impact on everyone she met. She left a forever lasting hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her dearly. Although she did not have a lot of time on this earth, Sharon lived every day to the fullest in spite of her debilitating illness.
To see what we've already accomplished in Sharon's memory, please visit the What We've Accomplished page. We are very grateful and thank you in advance for any and all help you are able to give us. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
We are currently working on raising money to fund yet another endowed scholarship in Sharon's name that will not only send a child to the Red Wing Roots Academy, a 4 day series of lessons, practice, mentorship, etc. that precedes the Red Wing Roots Festival (put on by The Steel Wheels.. Sharon's favorite band!), but also purchase an instrument for that child to have of their very own.
Ways you can help:
1) Sharon and I started a jewelry business several months before she passed to help her with financial burdens and to keep her creative mind active and engaged. Designs by MoDa (Mother/Daughter.. Sharon's idea), selling unique leather bracelets and necklaces and newly added hand-stamped pieces, continues on with me with 100% of the proceeds being donated to her memorial fund. Besides being sold online, you can check out where I will be selling these pieces in person here. I also LOVE to do house parties!
2) Support the "Celebrating Sharon Marie Gath Scholarship" at Framingham State University by sending a tax deductible donation to:
Framingham State University Foundation Inc.
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Framingham State University
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Please put "Celebrating Sharon Gath Scholarship Fund” in the memo line or in an enclosed note.
3) You can send a tax deductible donation directly to:
Epilepsy Foundation of New England, Attn: Susan Linn
650 Suffolk Street, #405
Lowell, MA 01854
Please put "Celebrating Sharon Gath Campership” in the memo line or in an enclosed note.
4) Funds (NOT tax deductible) can also be donated to the Sharon Gath Memorial Fund, c/o Marlborough Savings Bank, 439 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Monies received here help support all of the charities as needed.
With Gratitude,
Donna Gath Criswell
criswelldonna@gmail.com
To see what we've already accomplished in Sharon's memory, please visit the What We've Accomplished page. We are very grateful and thank you in advance for any and all help you are able to give us. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
We are currently working on raising money to fund yet another endowed scholarship in Sharon's name that will not only send a child to the Red Wing Roots Academy, a 4 day series of lessons, practice, mentorship, etc. that precedes the Red Wing Roots Festival (put on by The Steel Wheels.. Sharon's favorite band!), but also purchase an instrument for that child to have of their very own.
Ways you can help:
1) Sharon and I started a jewelry business several months before she passed to help her with financial burdens and to keep her creative mind active and engaged. Designs by MoDa (Mother/Daughter.. Sharon's idea), selling unique leather bracelets and necklaces and newly added hand-stamped pieces, continues on with me with 100% of the proceeds being donated to her memorial fund. Besides being sold online, you can check out where I will be selling these pieces in person here. I also LOVE to do house parties!
2) Support the "Celebrating Sharon Marie Gath Scholarship" at Framingham State University by sending a tax deductible donation to:
Framingham State University Foundation Inc.
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Framingham State University
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Please put "Celebrating Sharon Gath Scholarship Fund” in the memo line or in an enclosed note.
3) You can send a tax deductible donation directly to:
Epilepsy Foundation of New England, Attn: Susan Linn
650 Suffolk Street, #405
Lowell, MA 01854
Please put "Celebrating Sharon Gath Campership” in the memo line or in an enclosed note.
4) Funds (NOT tax deductible) can also be donated to the Sharon Gath Memorial Fund, c/o Marlborough Savings Bank, 439 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Monies received here help support all of the charities as needed.
With Gratitude,
Donna Gath Criswell
criswelldonna@gmail.com
