Bonino's Medical Fund

As devestated as we all are with Chris Bonino's sudden passing, there is an unfortunate reality of how Shannon (wife) can continue to support the kids (Peyton and Carson) and pay for mounting medical bills.  If you know Shannon well, she would never ask for handouts and certianly didn't ask for her friends to set this up - we took it upon ourselves as she needs it. And we love her like a sister.

Us girls (Mallory, Jen, Meredith, Lisa T) grew up together with Chris and Shannon.  We all marveled that you really can find your soul mate at age 13 and watched in awe of how they grew together since we all parted ways after high school.  They went on to get married, have two amazing kids and be loving, caring and beautiful people and parents on the inside and out.  Each year, us girls get together and reminisce about the old days and share dreams of the future.  One of the best parts was hearing about how much Shannon and Chris were still in love. And what a beautiful life they made together in Brighton.

As you all may know, Shannon has also been by her mother's side for the past years since her father's passing and has been nothing short of an amazing daughter and care-taker to a woman who some days doesn't even know who Shannon is or how much she does for others on a daily basis.  Shannon is a saint and an angel and puts everyone else first.  She's the rock and glue.

Shannon also has Carson about to graduate from highschool and will be in Florida for college in the fall and Peyton who has one more year left of college in Utah.

Yes, Shannon has her hands full!  And she never complains, she never asks for help, she is a pillar of strength for so many around her and it would mean the world if we could help lesson the financial load Shannon will have to carry into the future.  The word THANKFUL doesn't even begin to describe how special this family is and how much they deserve us to take care of them for a while.

If you are able to make any amount of donation, know it will go towards out of pocket medical bills, service arrangements and living expenses now with only one paycheck coming in.


Please donate if you can.  Any amount will help. Much love to you all!

Sincerely,
Mallory Salak (Pilgrim)
Jen Beard (Klutznick)
Meredith St. Claire (Brown)
Lisa Tanner