Thanks To Your Generosity
The Josh Rojas Foundation Has:
- Launched and maintained this website. It has become an invaluable way for us to reach out even more to families who have experienced the sudden loss of a child. From the comfort of their own home, bereaved families and friends can post comments about their loved one... ask questions... or simply share with other people who are also suffering the physical loss of a child. It is our hope that this website will become a tool for suffering families to utilize as they travel their own personal journey of sorrow.
- Reached out to well over 100 families grieving the sudden loss of their child. Each family received a personal letter from our family expressing our heartfelt empathy and support. We also enclose a packet that includes various pieces of grief literature. It includes information about current support groups, how to support siblings/friends, and how to function through the holidays.
- In some cases, we have been able to make a donation to area families who have needed assistance with the expense of a funeral or marker for their child. We hope to someday be able to lend even more support to even more families. The expense of a funeral and burial can financially devastate a family who is already emotionally devastated by their overwhelming loss. Contact us and share your story.
- Sponsored the Josh Rojas Used Soccer Equipment Drive at local travel soccer tournaments. In the 2006, over $5000 of soccer equipment was donated to a program for under-privileged children in Paranoa, Brazil. In 2007, over $1300 of equipment was donated to East High School for their new modified soccer program and over $4400 of soccer equipment was donated to the ROC E6 Program.Our 2008/2009 equipment drives enabled us to donation over $5700 of equipment to several organizations including Kick For Nick (www.kickfornick.org), a soccer team in the Philippines, a training centre in Rwanda and Beanies for Baghdad (www.beaniesforbaghdad.com).
- Annually Given three awards to West Irondequoit students.
The Heart for Art Award is presented to a graduating senior of Irondequoit High School who shares and displays Joshua’s passion for life, art and community. The award includes $500, a personal plaque and the recipients name is inscribed on a plaque displayed at Irondequoit High School.
o A Life Worth Living Award is presented to a 5th grade boy and girl attending Iroquois Middle School. These students share and display Joshua’s friendliness, academic achievement and well-rounded interests. These awards each include $100, a personal plaque and the recipient’s names are inscribed on a plaque displayed at Iroquois Middle School.
