Through our events and your generous donations we have been able to establish a legacy of giving in Christopher's name that will continue forever. Here are the organizations we are proud to support: (I will attempt to have links to each organization so you can see the things that they do) ___________________
In 2005 we worked with the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago to designate a fund honoring Chris and they dedicated a room at the school in his name. The fund contributes an amount each year to the school to provide scholarship funds. • 2005 Old Town School of Folk Music Chris Saathoff Scholarship Fund ( oldtownschool.org ) _________________
In 2006 we worked with Brian Griese in Denver to establish a fund supporting the great work he does for children that are grieving the loss of a loved one. In conjunction with The Denver Foundation we set up a perpetual fund in Christopher's name that will provide ongoing financial support for Judi's House. • Chris Saathoff 2006 Designated fund supporting Judi's House ( judishouse.org ) __________________
* In 2007 our contributions included:
*The Children's Tumor Foundation *The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (A.A.I.M.) *Heifer International *Sweet Relief Musician's Fund *Judi's House from fund established @ The Denver Foundation ___________________
* In 2008 we again worked with THE DENVER FOUNDATION to establish a second perpetual giving fund to support the musical therapy department at Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital and made donations to:
*The Compassionate Friends *Judi's House from fund established @ the Denver Foundation *Heifer International *The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (A.A.I.M) http://www.aaim1.org/ *We also dedicated a tree in Christopher's memory with a donation to the Bergheim Volunteer Fire Dept.
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* In 2009 our contributions included:
*Donation to Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital to purchase a "gathering drum" dedicated in Christopher's name *Hill Country Daily Bread *A.A.I.M http://www.aaim1.org/ *Compassionate Friends *Ongoing support of Judi's House
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* 2010 Contributions included: *A.A.I.M *INTONATION MUSIC WORKSHOP in CHICAGO ( intonationmusicworkshop.org ) *Heifer International *HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD *Compassionate Friends *Judi's House *Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital via fund established @ The Denver Foundation (Now Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Luriechildrens.org )
______________________ * In 2011 we were proud to contribute to:
*A.A.I.M *INTONATION MUSIC WORKSHOP in CHICAGO *Lurie Childen's Hospital of Chicago *Judi's House *Compassionate Friends *OZARK FOOD HARVEST (Joplin, Missouri Tornado Victims) *Heifer International *The Salvation Army *Braille Institute
_________________________ *In 2012 we were proud to continue our contributions to:
* A.A.I.M. * INTONATION MUSIC WORKSHOP in CHICAGO * Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago * Judi's House in Denver * COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS * OZARK FOOD HARVEST (Springfield, Mo) * Heifer International * Fundacion Suenos * Hill Country Daily Bread * Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department