The Donna Buddon Crider Youth Initiative

On Monday, May 8, 2023, Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and Sister lost her battle with Endometrial Cancer. For several months, she fought hard and was strong for her family throughout the process. Never once was she negative, she praised God throughout the journey and gave Him the glory, no matter the outcome. Our mother, before passing said, "I want something good to come out of me having Cancer." And through this, her idea was born.

Our mother, Donna Buddon Crider, was an educator for over 30 years. Her passion was teaching. She loved the classroom and adored her students. In her memory and in her honor, it was her wish that instead of flowers, those who loved and cared about her would also believe in her mission of education and would donate to a passion project that is near and dear to her heart. Donna Buddon Crider would like you to please donate to her old high school, Manning's School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica.

Mannings School started offering classes in 1738. It is the oldest continuously operating high school in Jamaica, operating for 285 years and becoming a heritage site. The school's motto is rendered in latin "Vita sine litteris mors est " and its English translation is "Life without learning is death." And so, Donna lived her life and her career as a passionate educator, believing that to teach and educate was to give life to others. She daily ensured that her students learned well and learned much.

It was there at Manning's School that Donna's passion to become an educator was discovered and fostered. She graduated in 1977. Your donation will contribute to several student initiatives and restoration projects to keep the school thriving. It is our hope to continue funding and assisting with quality education so that students can learn, grow, and ultimately pursue their passions as well.

Thank you all for your donations, and thank you for honoring Donna Buddon Crider and for assisting in giving back to help others. God Bless you!