On June 4, 2013, my family and I suffered a great loss. My son, Christopher Tashane Byrd, was tragically taken from us. These past nine years have been filled with heartache, emotional struggle and a process of healing.

Through this unimaginable reality, the Tashane Way Foundation devised ways to fulfill charitable goals in Christopher’s name. We cannot allow his death to be in vain.

In 2013 we struggled with even having a Thanksgiving. However, Thanksgiving was Chris’ favorite holiday, and if you knew him, you knew he loved to eat! We decided to start there. That same year we gave an entire meal to a family in his name. From 2014 - 2019, we were able to raise money and help feed over 350 families! We missed 2020 due to the pandemic, but in 2021 we had a very successful year! We purchased 500 turkeys for the community and helped stock a local food pantry.

We need your help again this year! Your donation will be a blessing during this difficult time when grocery prices seem to rise every day.

Your donations will help us buy Turkeys to give to the community where Christopher was killed. Also, my youngest son and granddaughter attend an awesome school, St. Philip Neri, in the Bronx, that includes its students to help replenish a community pantry with the donations. We are partnering with them again this year. With this partnership, we ensure that families are getting what they need and the students are gaining service hours that will help shape them into caring, responsible young adults with a strong sense of empathy.

In the spirit of giving, to give my son’s memory even more, meaning, and to give to those less fortunate than ourselves – we are asking for donations to help this cause. In 2021 we received $10,456. We would like to raise $44 above last year’s goal. The money that we help raise will 100% go to purchasing the items needed to stock the pantry. Anything you can donate is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.

The Tashane Way Foundation is a 501 c3 organization. Your donations are tax-deductible.

After we complete the shopping, my family posts photos of all of the items we’ve been able to buy. Please note that if you are a family that needs a bit of help this Thanksgiving, contact us in complete confidence, and we will make sure that you receive a stocked basket. Thank you in advance.

The final day of the fundraiser will be November 18th.

Love ~ The Tashane Way Team & Christopher's Biggest Fans!