Dave Richards Memorial Award: Still Unbelievable

Donation Instructions

Dave was a teacher who believed in second chances and strived to maintain a 'pay-it-forward' attitude in all aspects of his life. He had a big heart for students who struggled in school and often made special connections with them, helping them turn their lives around. Through his coaching, his unique sense of humour, and lengthy conversations with students, he often created quite an impact on their lives. Dave's co-workers at Clarke Road Secondary School have initiated an award in his memory, to go to a student who has demonstrated a ‘turn around’ in his or her years at the school and is ideally continuing in a technical trade career.

Please consider donating to the Dave Richards Memorial Award Fund.
To donate go to the London Community Foundation website www.lcf.on.ca and select the 'Donate Now' button. You will be redirected to the 'Canada Helps' website. After you select the next 'donate now' button you can enter your donation amount and please ensure that you select the 'Dave Richards Memorial Fund' in the pulldown menu. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

I truly appreciate your donations. I have a goal of $25,000.00 to attain, in order for this fund to continue on in perpetuity. This will ensure that Dave's gift - to inspire and enrich others through second chances - will continue long into the future.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Still Unbelievable

Three years ago today Dave died and my life was forever changed.
I like to think that his life and death have changed me for the better.

And I'm so thankful for family and good friends who have gotten me through this far.
Thank you.

Many days are good.
Some days I struggle.
Yesterday was one of them.
As the days crept forward to this three year mark, in addition to preparing our home for sale, the stress builds up.
Today it’s a gorgeous day. I try to remember to simply stop and be present in each day.
Because life goes by too fast really.
And I know all too well that we can’t take it for granted.

I have a hard time asking, but if it's not a hardship, and if you're able, please consider donating to Dave's award. (Instructions are listed above at the top of this blog.)

Thank you.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Dear Val,
Zeny and I remember Dave often and we keep you and Cale in our prayers. Your care of Dave when he was sick was inspiring. We could see the Spirit of Jesus Christ moving within you throughout this time.
May God bless you profoundly Val.
John & Zeny Sisco; June 15, 2013 at 8:35 AM
GL said...: I think of Dave, Cale and you often. Dave was the real deal, and it wasn't until several years later that I realized how fortunate I was to be taken under his wing.

You and Dave very much shaped my life and I owe a great deal of who I've become to both of you.

Life is fickle and its so important to really enjoy it instead of letting it pass on by. Its so easy to get caught up in things that at the end of the day don't really matter.

I miss him.; June 19, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Anonymous said...: We remember Dave many times still, especially around this time of the year, June 14th, and on his birthday, December 23rd. God bless you Val, and Cale too.

John and Zeny
June 13, 2016; June 13, 2016 at 1:35 PM