When the parents of Slater Jett Meyers lost their son at 8 months due to brain injury, they made a powerful gesture in his honor. Ilana and Glenn Meyers created the Slater Jett Meyers Foundation, which has provided more than $500,000 since 2002 to serve children who have suffered birth injuries.
The Meyers say that when they consider where to spend the money they raise through their foundation, they think of what their son would need had he survived. Whether it is a therapeutic gym for infants and toddlers, adaptive equipment to help kids communicate, or a device to help with mobility, the Meyers provide thoughtful contributions to those who need them most.
They raise the majority of their money each year through an annual fundraiser, held this year at the Paramount Country Club in New City, New York.
The Meyerses are normal, everyday people. He is a general manager for Orange and Rockland Utilities, and she is an alternative-medicine practitioner. With four other children, they still created a significant charity organization in honor of their son. Do you find their efforts admirable? Is creating a charity something you think you could do? Please let us know your opinions by commenting below.
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