“Our mission is to continue our daughter’s legacy of love and passion for helping children through her nursing care, particularly children born with birth defects of the heart as Heather was. We would like to help families with expenses not covered by insurance, something we experienced first-hand.”
-Bunk & Melanie Walker
Our Estimated Impact Since 2022
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People Helped
250
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Volunteer Hours
175
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Dollars Raised
$82000
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Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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Our flagship fund raising event is the Heather's Light Charity Golf Tournament. The 2nd Annual Golf Fundraiser will be held at The Golf Club At Yankee Trace on Saturday, September 9th, 2023.
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“Heather’s Light Foundation is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation, celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2021. We are honored to be a part of such a prestigious organization and look forward to a long and beneficial relationship for years to come.”
“The Dayton Foundation is a tremendous resource for our Foundation’s growth and gives us access to its 100 years of experience in charitable giving solutions, helping us to make a difference in the lives of families affected by congenital heart disease.”
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