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I've decided I need to do more to honor my son. When I do anything to honor him, share who he is with people, and teach about his kind heart, is when I feel good at all about my life as it is without him in it.
Thomas Serewicz was killed by a drunk driver on July 17, 2010, along with his friend, while coming home from fishing. He was 24 years old, a young husband, father of 2 little boys, dedicated son, brother, uncle, friend. My greif continues to grasp at my soul. When I do things that bring honor to him and his memory, is when I find the greatest peace and feel a smile grow across my face, and in my heart.
Ive decided to start a non-profit to honor Tommy's memory, to promote the good ways in which Tom lived his life, that his love may still shine on in our world.
We are well under way, with a board of directors, and legal assistance and into the application process for tax exeption and incorporation. What we need to complete this initial step and become fully oporational, as we hope to be by December 2013, are the remaining start up costs. I have already paid a portion, and the remaining amout due, is 1000.00. We are seeking 1100.00 to cover the cost of running this campaign.
Our foundation will reflect in its operations what was
important to Thomas, and the ways in which he gave of himself to the
world. His life was too short for him to see the fruit of all he
fought so hard for, and through, so I will make his life to still
touch this planet and bring the good he so wanted to bring. This
corporation will focus on promoting kind and responsible living
through example, by reaching out to our community (earth) in times
of need, raising funds to help in times of crisis, illness, etc, and
in support of other helping organizations. Our primary efforts will
address the matters that Tom took to heart, such as homelessness,
children's illnesses, and more. I invite all who are interested in
joining together to strive to live kindly and responsibly in our
world and to promote this among others, to join us. The requirement
is a willing heart and a promise to promote kindness and
responsibility by example and reaching out.
Tom had a strong Christian faith, and never hid that in his
business, among his friends, etc. In that faith, he knew that love
has no boundaries, that all people of any faith can come together in
kindness, to help others, and give from the heart. That’s how this
foundation will be run, reflecting his heart and soul, his love, his
generosity and kindness, his faith and his belief that differences
do not have to separate us.
Tom never passed a beggar on the street without giving him
something to eat, even if he had to turn around to go back. He once
saw an old man shivering on the sidewalk outside of a mall where Tom
had just bought a jacket for himself. He couldn't afford the one he
wanted, so got a lesser one and still, when he saw that man, he
brought him inside and bought him a brand new coat! We wish to
promote these kinds of loving acts among our members and more.
He talked about one day becoming a Christian counselor,
working with those in addiction. He never passed by someone broken
down on the roadside, but always stopped to help, no matter if his
mom was at home wondering where he was! Once he came home with about
5 guys in his car. I’d been waiting for him, and asked who are those
guys.. he said “they were broken down on the highway, we couldn't
get their car started, so I'm giving them a ride home, I'll be
back.” He risked his life to save a kitten in the middle of a busy
city street.. that is now my 11 year old Moonshadow!
He wanted to be a responsible husband, father, son, etc, and
he never touched a single drink since the age of 20. Yet he lost his
life, along with his friend, when a drunk driver crashed into them
head on. Promoting responsibility and kindness can save lives make a
difference more far reaching than many may know.
That’s what I hope to do with this foundation, The Thomas J.
Serewicz, Sr. Foundation for Kind and Responsible Living (soon, with
your help, Inc. will be added to our title!).
"Tommy's Law" My primary goal for this foundation's
work aside from helping other foundations and individuals, will be
to fight for the insertion of spikes on our highway ramps to prevent
anyone, drunk, drugged, confused, ill, distracted, etc, from ever
getting on a highway in the wrong direction. The numbers of families
in my support groups that have had their loved ones stolen this way
are countless. It won't prevent all crashes, but a significant
amount, and a far better use of tax dollars than to be spent on
cleaning up after deadly crashes on the highways. Also, clearly the
devastation of a wrong way crash is far more likely to be fatal to
everyone involved than other types of crashes.
The memorial date event every year will be used as our major
fundraising event, and will focus on fun, family and community
togetherness. We will have various events throughout the year. The
members who join this foundation will be asked to take an oath to
promote by example and teaching, kindness and responsibility in all
aspects of living.
Some things we will do : Sales of merchandise, dinners,
fishing events, raffles, walk/runs, yard sales, car washes, big
events small events... anything. The funds raised will be dispersed
according to need in the community and world as decided together by
criteria set forth by our board of directors. A scholarship will be
established further down the road when we gather the appropriate
momentum t o support that.
No matter how small or big this gets, doesn't matter, there
can only be success in anything that gets accomplished.
"Thomas J. Serewicz, Sr., Beloved Son, Brother, Husband,
Father, Uncle, Friend, A Treasured Life Stolen By A Drunk Driver”
We thank you so very much in advance for your kind and loving
support.
Please find us, like us and share us on facebook at The Thomas
J. Serewicz, Sr. Foundation For Kind And Responsible Living:
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasJSerewiczSrFoundation
THank you and God Bless
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