Hi guys,
This is Brittany again.. I will update, but first I wanted to copy and paste the same email that our family has received.
As you all know, our family has been impacted by such a tragedy that makes every other huge ordeal in life seem meaningless. Sometimes the small things seem so huge, and we feel like our worlds are turned upside down, until you experience true sorrow. For us, we have done and continue to experience this sorrow for Devyn and his family. I think we are such a strong family and I just know that we will make it through this hard time, together.
As you all know, our family has been impacted by such a tragedy that makes every other huge ordeal in life seem meaningless. Sometimes the small things seem so huge, and we feel like our worlds are turned upside down, until you experience true sorrow. For us, we have done and continue to experience this sorrow for Devyn and his family. I think we are such a strong family and I just know that we will make it through this hard time, together.
Two things I am asking for help on and please let me know if you want to participate:
"Devyn's Run"- This is an annual event that my cousin Erin and I have decided to start. This is going to be a walk/run and swim dedicated to children to help prevent drowning accidents. We want to eventually take this National, but will be starting with the Tampa Bay Area. The media will be there, to help get the word out! This will be like any other 5k walk/run you see advertised, HOWEVER we will be using ALL proceeds to pay for children to take swim/survival lessons and for their parents to take CPR classes.
Over 2700 children are treated in ERs across the country annually, 500 of them not making it past life support. 77 from Florida in 2008. We want to stop this, or at least do what we can to eliminate it. Right now, we are looking for sponsors. It is going to cost us some money ( $1700-$4000) to get this started. Anyone wanted to sponsor Devyn's Run, please contact myself or Erin immediately. We are wanting to get the first run up and running for July/August. There is nothing out there right now dedicated to drowning victims and to help prevent it, like this. This is not only going to help others, but Devyn is going to be the reason other children have that chance. Devyn is our light and our guide, and will touch so many lives, like he already has.
Also, the paypal account is still set up on Devyn's blog. OUR FAMILY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Please donate if you can to help our family out during this traumatic time. WWW.FIGHTFORDEVYN.BLOGSPOT.COM
If you have detailed questions or simply want to help out, please call us! My number is 813-416-7954 and Erin's is 941-539-8487.
Also, please help us spread the word. We need as much help as possible!!! Pass this along! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!
With much love and peace,
Brittany Compton, Devyn's "Aunt Brittany" ( Nikki's cousin)
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