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In loving memory of Carrie Anne Brown
On August 7, 2000, Carrie Brown was killed in a tragic car accident at the young age of 14. She was riding in the car with her best friends Amy, who was also killed, and Zak, who fortunately survived . All three attended Greenwood Lakes Middle School in Lake Mary Florida and were on their way home from the first day of eight grade.
Carrie was a very active young girl and one of her favorite things was to attend Camp Wewa every Summer. She excelled in many sports and was quite the marksman. She held the highest record for 2 consecutive summers at Camp Wewa in both Archery and Riflery. She also enjoyed soccer, was a black belt in tae-kwo-do and played on a co-ed basketball team.
In the summers Carrie also enjoyed riding horses and four wheelers when visiting her Dad in Minnesota.
Carrie wanted to attend Bishop Moore High School in Orlando, where he sister Jenn went. She often bragged to friends that she wanted to break the record, held by her sister, for the most varsity letters (14) ever earned by a male or female athlete.
The Carrie Brown Foundation is a 501-C-3 federally registered charitable foundation established in 2002, in loving memory of Carrie Anne Brown. The mission of this foundation is to continue Carrie's spirit of giving, which was so much a part of who she was. To accomplish this mission the foundation relies on the generous support of both individual and corporate donors. It is worthy to note that 100% of the foundations proceeds are used to help less fortunate children.
To recognize a few of the beneficiaries of your generosity through the Carrie Brown foundation, the foundation has awarded scholarships which have allowed children to realize their dream of attending Camp Wewa, a YMCA camp in Apopka Florida, where Carrie spent many weeks each summer enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. In addition to scholarships, many grants have been given in support of special needs programs at area local schools. The Carrie Brown Foundation is proud to have the ability to help improve the lives of children and we are heartened by the generosity and the continued commitment of our supporters.
We are awarding scholarships for the YMCA Camp Wewa Outdoor Center this summer. If you know of a child who is a desirable candidate for this program. Please submit in written form a short summary essay of the child that they are recommending. Please include the following:
FAX To: 407.444.5668
1. Child’s Name
2. Child’s Age
3. Central Florida Address
4. Grade in School & Name of School
5. Extracurricular Activities
6. Reasons for financial assistance
7. Submitter’s/Sponsor’s Name
The Foundation’s primary endeavor is to establish a scholarship fund that allows students who could not afford it the opportunity to attend Summer Camp at Wewa
Dear Carrie Brown Foundation,
Thank you so much for giving me this unforgettable experience at Camp Wewa. I had so much fun! I wish that I could have stayed longer. Some of the best times that I had was when I played dodge ball and board games. Also telling jokes and stories before bed with my new friends in the cabin. I also had a lot of fun trying new things like water skiing, tubbing, canoeing and archery. You do so much in one day that you look forward to lying down for a few minutes. The food was great and a lot better than my school careteria. I look forward to becoming a CIT next year!
Thankfully,
Fred Gibson– Greenwood Lakes Middle School
2005 Camp Wewa Scholarship Recipient
Dear Carrie Brown Foundation,
Camp Wewa is a very successful camp. Having an opportunity to make more friends is always great to be a part of. Working together on different challanges is a way to create friendships that can last you a lifetime. I worked with other people which helped me learn to more responsible and self-confindent. If I didn’t get this scholarship I would never get the chance to go to camp. My mom can’t afford to pay to go to camp. This camp was the BEST summer adventure ever. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Hayley James– Greenwood Lakes Middle School
2004 Camp Wewa Scholarship Recipient
To make a donation please make checks payable to The Carrie Brown Foundation and mail to the address below.
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