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Although our fearless leader is no longer with us, we know she looks down upon us and is proud of the work we continue to do for brothers and sisters in foster care.

Dottie Berger MacKinnon’s legacy is more than the bricks and mortar that built A Kid’s Place, more than her advocacy for our most vulnerable children, and more than the funds she raised. Dottie’s legacy can be summarized by the smiles she puts on the faces of these children.

When Dottie was diagnosed with cancer, she and her husband, Sandy, decided to turn personal pain into a way to help others. They launched the Dottie Berger MacKinnon Matching Gift Campaign, “The Gift that Keeps on Giving”. Through the support of family and friends, more than $1 Million was raised to match a gift from her husband, Sandy MacKinnon.

As a result of the success of the campaign and the effect it has on the future of A Kid’s Place, the Board of Directors honored Dottie with naming one of the five houses at A Kid’s Place the Dottie Berger MacKinnon House. For the children who live there, it is simply the “Dottie” house. We are forever thankful for all that Dottie, Sandy, and the MacKinnon Family Foundation have done, and continue to do for brothers and sisters staying at A Kid’s Place.

For the past several years, the employees of Lazydays, the largest single-site recreational vehicle dealer, have had an unbridled passion for supporting children’s charities in Florida’s Tampa Bay area. In order to enhance their ability to support these causes, they created The Lazydays Employee Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation.

Immediately after hearing about the development of A Kid’s Place and learning about the project, the Foundation pledged to sponsor a house. The employees quickly went to work to raise the pledge money for the Lazydays House, which was accomplished in great part through payroll deductions and internal fundraisers.

Today, the Lazydays House is fully furnished and well-stocked with food, clothes, and toys to provide each of its children with a comfortable home environment. After four years of fundraising, the employees of Lazydays were excited and proud to see their dream evolve into a reality. Lazydays Employee Foundation continues to support the home through quarterly activities with the children and financial support.

About the Lazydays Employee Foundation

Lazydays employs approximately 500 employees and their Foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors consisting solely of individuals from departments across the entire company. The directors heading up the board were selected based on the leadership they have demonstrated within the company as well as their commitment to charitable causes within the community.

It is the mission of the Foundation to leave an enduring legacy by “measurably changing the lives of children by instilling hope, inspiring dreams and empowering them with education.”

Joe and Brenda Sullivan created Sammy Sullivan Charities in memory of their son in hopes of spreading comfort to other families in need. Sammy Sullivan Charities sponsored a house to give back to the community, and to keep their son, Sammy’s memory alive. They rallied all their friends and family to raise funds for A Kid’s Place through their annual golf tournament.

The Curry family wanted to carry on Trey’s tradition of helping those in need, so in memory of their son, The Trey Curry Foundation pledged to sponsor a house at A Kid’s Place.

The goal of The Trey Curry Foundation is to provide assistance to children with learning differences and needs. Terry Curry currently sits on the Board of Directors and the whole Curry family and friends annually hosts a campus wide Easter Egg Hunt with a special visit from the Easter Bunny and baskets for everyone. The Foundation hosts Vine to Wine and other community events throughout the year to continue their support of the children staying at A Kid’s Place.

About The Trey Curry Foundation

The Curry family created The Trey Curry Foundation to pay tribute to a grandson, son, and brother who was lost too soon. In his memory, his family started The Trey Curry Foundation to provide financial assistance to children in need.

Trey was always available to lend a helping hand, a listening ear, or just be a friend. A very caring young man, he is remembered for his consideration of others, and acts of kindness, as well as his “Bear Hugs” that he greeted friends and family with — whether he saw you a year ago, or just a few hours before.

By helping children just as Trey did, they are building a legacy that will forever keep the memory of Trey alive.

Named in heartfelt tribute to Daisy B. Lay, the cherished mother of our founding Board Member, Fred Lay, this house embodies her enduring legacy of selflessness and compassion.

At an age when many would have thought it too late, Daisy displayed unparalleled courage by adopting Fred as a single working mother at the age of 50. This transformative act not only rescued Fred from the confines of an orphanage but also ushered him into a world brimming with love, stability, and hope for a brighter future.

Daisy B. Lay’s influence in Fred Lays’ life has been deeply profound. Her steadfast devotion and nurturing spirit remind him of the extraordinary power of selflessness. Her legacy is woven into the very fabric of the Lay family’s values and mission, inspiring us all to cultivate a safe, loving, and supportive environment for all.

Through her remarkable actions, Daisy illuminated the truth that love and care can profoundly alter the course of a life, and it is this same transformative impact A Kid’s Place aspires to achieve for everyone who enters the Daisy B. Lay house.