Garrett Sands Memorial Fund

Garrett was 17 years old when he was shot, and he died. Throughout his life he encouraged and helped others, in ways that I never knew. At his memorial service, so many of his peers, family members, teachers, coaches, and a wheelchair-bound neighbor got up to speak and tell stories of how Garrett's kind heart helped them in some way.  Garrett truly had a Servant's Heart. Even in death he continued to give, as it was his wish to be a donor. He was able to donate tissue to burn victims, corneas so others could see, and anything else from his body that could help others.   

The sudden and tragic loss of my son is a heartache I will forever bear, and unfortunately what also comes along with that are unforeseen expenses that we were not prepared for. 

It is my heartfelt wish to carry on as he would, and honor my sweet boy in ways that he deserves to be remembered. Garrett received an award for his Servant's Heart and a scholarship, and these meant so much to him. I have been talking to coaches and teachers about establishing an annual scholarship in his name, and donations in his name to help children as well, similar to a donation that was given to my struggling family when Garrett himself was a little boy. I have included his obituary, and it is a telling story of just who he was. 

Thank you, and bless you all. 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/terre-haute-in/garrett-sands-7805195

https://www.facebook.com/RememberGarrettSands/

-Jayna Sullivan, mother