October 15, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
For six years Paislee’s Foundation has been there for families dealing with the pain of losing an infant by providing emotional and financial support for them in their time of need
Some 65 families have benefited from the generosity of the foundation since 2013 and thanks to the outpouring of support from the community Saturday during the annual Craft & Home Show fundraiser even more people will be served in the years to come.
Established by Tyler and Jessica Cripps of Alexandria in memory of their daughter Paislee Cheyanne Cripps, who was stillborn on May 3, 2013, the foundation’s purpose is to support those whose lives have been touched tragically within the past six months due to stillbirth, infant loss, or child loss up to three years old. Through the foundation, families can receive funds to assist them with funeral costs or other expenses.
“We had a steady crowd come through all day Saturday and many vendors sold a lot of nice things. Because of fundraisers like this when a family needs help we’re able to help them,” said Tyler Cripps.
Names of babies from families served over the years by the foundation were on display Saturday written on colorful paper cutouts in the shape of butterflies
“We appreciate everybody’s support of the Crafts & Home Show and look for it to be bigger and better next year,” added Jessica Cripps.
All proceeds from the craft show and other fundraisers, including an annual 5K and chili supper goes directly to the foundation, a 501c 3 non-profit organization
For more information about the Paislee story or to make a donation visit www.paisleesfoundation.org or follow on facebook for event information.