It isn't often that we meet someone who was there the day Brian drowned.
After seeing the local tv news stories about the Foundation's 1000th scholarship, a Door County paramedic who was on duty the day Brian went missing reached out. We had never met before, but her kindness reminded us that Brian's journey is ongoing. That the Foundation in his memory is far-reaching and that we have no idea how many people are touched in some way by its work.
“It is gratifying for me personally to see what a tremendous difference you have made in people's lives, not only in northeastern Wisconsin, but across the globe.
When Brian drowned, I was one of two paramedics on duty in northern Door County. At the time, we were encompassed by the tragedy of someone so young losing their life, but to see what you have done in his memory gives hope to even those in their darkest days.
I have been privileged to have seen both the despair and the joy of Brian's journey, and count myself among the blessed. Thank you for all that you have done, and continue to do." -- Anne Alberts
It's no surprise that running a small non-profit organization is hard work and has its challenges. Yet in 29 years, we are continually humbled by people like Anne. After she reached out and we asked if we could share her story, she said, "to be able to help you and others, even in a small way, is soul-changing for me."
Thank you all for letting us serve you and the community for so many years. It is truly soul-changing.
