Caleb, six days before his diagnosis in 2007. (
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PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Caleb’s Foundation announces a Tricky Tray Event in support of families with a critically ill children. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023 at The Wallenpaupack High School Gymnasium in Hawley. Doors open at 12 p.m.
Teaming up this year with the Wallenpaupack Class of 23’, the fundraiser will raffle over 200 themed baskets valued at over $100 for every family member. The basket drawing begins at 3:00 p.m.
Admission is free, all ages are welcome and door prizes and desserts will be given out. Food will also be sold. General tickets will be sold at $10 for a sheet of 25 and Value packs will be available for $50.
Bring a jar full of pennies/change for Caleb’s Wishing Well or a new Crayola item and receive a free raffle ticket. Crayola items will be donated to patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Caleb was a little boy with an amazing spirit, infectious laugh, and energy for life that was unmatched. In February 2007 at the age of 2, Caleb was granted his angel wings after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Caleb would have been 18 years old this year and a member of the WAHS Class of 23’. In his honor, his “classmates” have put in their time and effort in support of this event and Caleb’s Foundation.
The unique concept of Caleb’s PENNIES FROM HEAVEN is is “No parent should have to prioritize a payment or job before the care of their sick child.” The foundation has lived by this motto since May 2010 as they have financially assisted more than 950 families with critically ill children.
“Our mission has remained steadfast and that is to support parents in the care of their sick child by relieving the stress of financial burdens at home. We help by covering rent, mortgage, electric, medical bills, and much more” said Caleb’s mom, Nichole. “My family and I started this foundation to help others while honoring Caleb’s memory at the same time. He inspired us to take the tragedy of losing him and turn it into something positive. Although his life ended much too soon, his legacy lives on through PENNIES FROM HEAVEN and the families we assist.” she said.
If you would like to become a monetary sponsor, email calebspennies18@gmail.com or log onto www.calebspennies.org for more information.