Who We Help

Proceeds from our inaugural will benefit the "Special Olympics Northern California, Inc.," the "American Cancer Society" and the "Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund."

Donations from the "Garcia Pass It On Foundation" helped save the "El Toro Youth Center."

Other organizations will be selected through a grant application process.

A Thank you from the New Hope for Kids

Dear Jeff,
On behalf of the New Hope for Kids families who attended the August 23rd and September 14th games at Raymond James Stadium, please accept my very sincere thanks for the complimentary tickets your organization shared with ours. We were thrilled to be able to invite children and their families from our grief and wish programs to be a part of the excitement.

Your commitment to give back to the community is appreciated more than I can say. The kids in our programs have been handed some heavy burdens and we're always glad to be able to lift their spirits. I wish you could have heard them talk about their experiences at both games. The parents were so grateful for the amazing seats, knowing full well the value of such a gift. The kids were just plain excited to be so close to the action, to be able to see the players up close, to catch black and red beads as they were thrown into the stands, and to feel like they were true VIP guests. "This is unbelievable!" was heard more than once, as well as "Did you see that?!" and "This is SO great!" Their happiness was tangible and stayed with them all the way home and for days after.

Please accept our thanks, along with the heartfelt gratitude of the families who attended your sponsored games: Hamlin, Vandiver, Piper, Miller, Doty, Bailey, Angel, Ross, Bese, Bliss and Pallant. Theses families each asked that I express their appreciation, not only for providing a way to attend a Buccaneer game, but for the light in the eyes of their children as they enjoyed this experience of a lifetime.

Respectfully,
Dave Joswick

A Thank you from the California Division of the American Cancer Society

Dear Jeff and Carmella,
On behalf of the Board of Directors for the California Division of the American cancer Society, thank you for your generous contribution to the Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program.

Survivors of childhood cancer have already overcome an ordeal that other children cannot imagine. In many cases that victory has cost them their childhood. Together, the American Cancer Society and our generous supporters, like the Garcia Pass It On Foundation are committed to the belief that it shall not also cost them the quality of their adulthood.

Your continued support of this wonderful program means as much to us, and it means even more to the young survivors whose educations you have made possible. Thank you for supporting future leaders in the fight against cancer.

Sincerely,
David F. Veneziano, CEO

A Thank you from the Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund

Thank you for your very generous donation of $10,000 to the Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund. Your continued generosity is overwhelming. Your donation will help provide resources to law enforcement and non-profit agencies to assist with search and rescue efforts. By providing additional resources to these agencies, we hope to assist in locating missing persons and returning them to their families. Thank you for supporting our efforts.

Sincerely,
Scott Webb
Executive Director
Carole Sund/Carrington Foundation

A Thank you from the American Cancer Society

"Dear Jeff and Carmella,
You are both my heroes! Thank you both so much for your continued support of the American Cancer Society's Young Cancer Survivor
Scholarship Program. You are making college dreams come true for a cancer survivor. I am working on the naming and will get back to
you as soon as it has been completed. I hope all is well with you both.

Jeff, we are cheering for you!
Warmest Wishes, Lorraine"

A Thank you from the Special Olympics Northern California

"Dear Jeff and Carmella,
On behalf of the remarkable local athletes of Special Olympics Northern California, accept my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for your generous $10,000 contribution resulting from your extremely successful 2nd Annual Garcia Pass It On Foundation Event. Your support truly makes a difference and helps to enrich the lives of our athletes. I can't possibly thank the two of you, your loved ones, and your colleagues enough for the dedication, support, and enthusiasm towards the mission of Special Olympics.

Thank you for choosing to give your support to the Special Olympics Northern California. The entire Special Olympics community appreciates and benefits from your support. We know there are worthy causes and charities to chose from, thank you for investing in the future of Special Olympics. This letter is your receipt acknowledging that your gift did not receive goods or services.

In the grateful spirit of the Special Olympics,
Aubrey Merriman "

A Thank you from the Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Garcia,
On behalf of the countless children and their families whose lives will be changed by your generosity, it is my pleasure to send this letter of thanks for your recent contribution to the El Toro Youth Center.

Your gift makes it possible for the center to stay open and continue providing valuable programs and services for local youth. Children from poor neighborhoods learn how to set goals and succeed in school. Because of you, they have a safe place to go after school and during the summer. Your generous donation is a compassionate effort to cut poverty in the Morgan Hill community.

Sincerely,
Gregory R. Kepferle"

A Thank you from Giving Hope Through Faith Foundation

"Dear Jeff & Carmella,
Thank you for giving your support to our foundation. Your contribution will certainly be used to help the "fallen and those bent beneath their loads." Cancer can bring a very heavy load and that is why we are here - to help lighten the load for families affected by this disease. The need is great - our foundation has already enrolled over 40 families in our program and continues to receive requests for help.

We are forever grateful for your contribution that will help us to achieve our mission of glorifying God by providing encouragement and love to those facing cancer diagnosis. We hope by providing financial and spiritual support, the unplanned journey being made by these families, becomes a little easier. We encourage you to share our mission with your friends and to visit our website at www.givinghopethroughfaith.org to learn about the families we are helping.

Sincerely,
Dirk and Sherry Tucker, Joe and Debbie Brus, Jim Young"