WE REACHED OUR GOAL FOR CAMP GROM!
Since its inception by the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation,
Camp Grom has been a project that our team has felt very passionate about. As a whole, our restaurant group - the South End Trifecta consisting of Waterman's Surfside Grille, Chix on the Beach and The Shack on 8th - made a $500,000 commitment to Camp Grom when the idea of it was just that – a vision. As plans were laid and progress on the project began, so did our fundraising efforts.
By donating proceeds from various events we hosted over
the course of 5 years - such as Crush Fest, Fall Fest, the Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout, and Crush N' Run, we ultimately reached our goal of a half a million dollar commitment, on April 7, 2018!
JT's Camp Grom, operated by the YMCA, is a day retreat developed especially for wounded veterans and their families, the families of fallen war heroes, and children and adults with differing abilities. It is a special place where everyone in the family can spend time and participate, together. Unlike traditional camps, Camp Grom delivers a unique, integrated and adaptive day of activities surrounded by family and friends. Adventure activities have often been frustratingly out of reach for adults and children living with differing abilities. YMCA JT's Camp Grom will allow these individuals to take part in personal development activities, educational programs, and entertainment and social gatherings, sending participants home with a new sense of confidence—empowering them and improving their quality of life.
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THE ELIZA HOPE FOUNDATION
The mission of the Eliza Hope Foundation is to provide educational support for children and families who are living with Autism Spectrum disorders in the Hampton Roads area and beyond. To achieve this mission, we have created a center completely dedicated to providing the special services, teachers and equipment necessary to meet the unique learning needs of these children.
Eliza was a sweet, joyful and loving little girl. She loved popcorn and pinecones. She loved watching Frozen, Bubble Guppies and Mickey Mouse, and she would listen to the song “Happy” all day long if she could.
Eliza passed away on November 11, 2016. She was 4 and 1/2 and we miss her every single day. When Eliza was 16 months old she had her first seizure, and after months of doctors’ appointments and neurology tests, she was diagnosed with intractable Epilepsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old.
We want to honor Eliza’s life by helping families who have similar struggles. The best part of the day was watching Eliza wearing her backpack, happily walking to class alongside her teacher. Every child deserves that chance, and every parent should be able to experience that moment. This is the wish we hope to fulfill through the Eliza Hope Foundation.
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
The mission of An Achievable Dream is to develop independent, productive citizens through a Social, Academic, and Moral Education. There are local chapters at Seatack Elementary and Lynnhaven Middle School, as well as schools in Newport News, and Henrico County outside of Richmond. We are proud to support this organization that believes all children can learn and succeed, and that education can break the cycle of poverty.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY:
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of
courage andhope, a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, foreveryone. The Making Strides movement raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers & caregivers through every step of the journey.
FORKIDS
ForKids is breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families & children.Established in May 1988 to provide emergency shelter, ForKids has grown to become oneof the largest providers of homeless services to families in Virginia. Available in 14 cities and counties in Southeastern Virginia, ForKids delivers quality individualized client-focusedsolutions designed to achieve stability for families and a lifetime of sucess for children.
On Friday, May 31, 2019, 12 lives were lost and others were injured when a gunman opened fire at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Our hearts are broken for our city and for those who lost their loved ones. We knew immediately that we wanted to help and to honor the lives lost in this tragedy. To help the victims' families, Crush N' Run has donated a portion of proceeds of the 2019 beach run to the Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund. We stand with our community, we are #vbstrong.
