Ben Wilson Memorial Fund
Donation protected
In Ben’s 13 years he endured and suffered, but you would never know it due to his continuous smile and unwavering faith. Even after his amputation surgery to remove the aggressive cancer in his leg, Ben woke saying “Cancer can take my leg but it won’t take my joy”, and it never did! Ben taught us so much about life and how to be courageous in the face of adversity. Through every cycle of chemo, every treatment he was asked to participate in, Ben approached it head on trusting that The Lord was in control. Ben knew that God is a good God, even in difficult circumstances, and his plan has a purpose no matter the outcome. We may never truly know the impact Ben’s life had on others, just by being our joyful smiling brave boy, and though we miss him dearly he is no longer suffering. Ben is forever 13. He is whole and healed and cancer free! Oh how he must be smiling down on us now.
To honor Ben’s joyful heart and adventurous spirit, we would like to design an outdoor space at our church. Ben spent much of his free time with his youth group and we would love to bless them, along with community families, with a gathering place. This outside space could consist of a sports area where friends could run and play, as Ben so longed to be able to do, a gathering area with garden or fire pit and a sitting area for youth group activities. Ben loved to be around his friends. Ben also loved to make people laugh. Ben loved. Ben trusted. Ben lived.
Our hope with this project is to create a space for youth to gather, play, laugh, and enjoy the gifts of life. Even though Ben’s life was short, the ripple of his spirit spreads far and wide. So much wider than we will ever know. That is the gift of Ben. He touched lives just by being Ben, and by the way he chose to live with a smile despite his circumstances.
Thank you for considering contributing to this effort to honor our precious boy. Ben’s smile was infectious, and as his parents we love the idea of helping others smile too.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 - Ben’s life verse.
In Honor of Ben Wilson,
Jenn and Shawn Wilson
To honor Ben’s joyful heart and adventurous spirit, we would like to design an outdoor space at our church. Ben spent much of his free time with his youth group and we would love to bless them, along with community families, with a gathering place. This outside space could consist of a sports area where friends could run and play, as Ben so longed to be able to do, a gathering area with garden or fire pit and a sitting area for youth group activities. Ben loved to be around his friends. Ben also loved to make people laugh. Ben loved. Ben trusted. Ben lived.
Our hope with this project is to create a space for youth to gather, play, laugh, and enjoy the gifts of life. Even though Ben’s life was short, the ripple of his spirit spreads far and wide. So much wider than we will ever know. That is the gift of Ben. He touched lives just by being Ben, and by the way he chose to live with a smile despite his circumstances.
Thank you for considering contributing to this effort to honor our precious boy. Ben’s smile was infectious, and as his parents we love the idea of helping others smile too.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 - Ben’s life verse.
In Honor of Ben Wilson,
Jenn and Shawn Wilson
Organizer and beneficiary
Ryan Golueke
Organizer
Baltimore, MD
Shawn Wilson
Beneficiary