❤️ Help Us Give Back to Jude Baker
My name is Kevin Godfrey, and I’m the owner of Godfrey’s Tree Service here in our community.
Recently, Leslie Tripp Watwood, owner of Burger Shack, reached out to me with an idea that immediately touched my heart. She had been following the story of a young boy in our community named Jude Baker, and she said something simple but powerful — we should get people together for him.
After hearing Jude’s story, I knew she was right.
In February of 2024, at just 12 years old, Jude was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. What followed were months of treatments and pain that no child should ever have to endure.
After a long and difficult battle, Jude finally reached the moment every cancer patient hopes for — he rang the bell, marking the end of his treatments.
Through Make-A-Wish Georgia, Jude was given the opportunity to wish for anything he wanted. Most kids choose a dream trip, meeting a hero, or something special they’ve always wanted.
But Jude chose something very different.
During his treatments, Jude noticed people experiencing homelessness near the hospital and around the community. Even while he was fighting cancer himself, those moments stayed with him.
So, when he was given the chance to make a wish, Jude chose to help others instead of himself.
His wish helped provide backpacks, supplies, sleeping bags, and meals for people in need right here in our community, serving more than 300 people.
That kind of compassion is rare in this world, especially from someone so young.
Now that Jude is thankfully in remission, Leslie and I both felt strongly that it’s time for our community to give something back to him.
Our goal is simple.
We want to raise money to send Jude and his family on a trip they will never forget — a chance for them to step away from hospitals, treatments, and worry and simply enjoy time together making memories.
Jude has already shown our community what true compassion and selflessness looks like. Now we want to show him just how much his kindness has meant to all of us.
If you feel led to help, please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser. Every contribution helps us get closer to giving Jude and his family the joyful adventure they deserve after such a difficult journey.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting this incredible young man.
— Kevin Godfrey
Owner, Godfrey’s Tree Service
Because sometimes the biggest heroes aren’t wearing capes.
Sometimes they’re 14-year-old boys with incredibly brave hearts. ❤️