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Through monies donated to Casey through her foundation, she would be happy to know we are supporting the following charities in Casey’s memory. If you choose to donate to Casey's cause, please do so by clicking "Donate Now" tab to take you to her portion of the Waccamaw Community Foundation.

St Frances, Pets for Vets, Hope Acres Rescue, Waccamaw High School Scholarship, Sharing Hope SC, All4Paws, National Wildlife Refuge

Sharing Hope SC

Certified by the federal government, Sharing Hope SC is the designated Organ Procurement Organization for organ recovery services in South Carolina and actively provides organ and tissue donor services to 62 hospitals in the state. The mission is to inspire our community, offer hope and change lives through the gift of organ, eye and tissue donation. Learn more here

St Frances Humane Society

Saint Frances is the only open-admission animal shelter in Georgetown County, and serves more than 3,000 animals each year in its shelter and public wellness and spay/neuter clinic. The mission of St. Frances is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for abandoned and mistreated dogs and cats until they can be placed in loving homes. The animal center raises awareness through public education, community outreach and has an in house clinic to promote respect for the lives of cats and dogs by breaking the cycle of neglect, abuse and pet overpopulation. Visit their website here

Hope Acres

H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue is a certified non profit organization in Berkeley County providing equine rescue assistance state-wide. With help of country and state alliances, donors, sponsors, and caring volunteers, we rescue, rehabilitate and provide a safe haven for equines in need. Learn more here

Pets for Vets

Pets for Vets uses the powerful bond between humans and animals to help both Veterans and pets by pairing them together. Many brave troops return with physical and emotional injuries that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. Deserving shelter dogs receive a second chance at life while giving our Veterans a second chance at health and happiness. Learn more here

 

Waccamaw High School Scholarships

Two scholarships will be given each year in Casey's memory to a graduating senior of the girls tennis team and girls softball team. These scholarships are given to girls who illustrate some of Casey's characteristics. The love of competition, team spirit, being a leader, passionate in what you believe in and encouraging all members of the team to be the best they can be are just a few of many positive traits.

 All 4 Paws

All4Paws was started with the objective of saving as many homeless, abandoned, and threatened dogs and cats as possible. All4Paws has rescued and adopted over 5,000 dogs and cats to forever homes and have helped rescue and transfer another 6,000 animals to other shelters. Their passion is to rescue, repair, rehabilitate and love the unfortunate abused, abandoned, lost and forsaken dogs and cats that deserve forever homes. Learn more here

Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge encompasses approximately 30,000 acres that include large sections of tidal emergent wetlands, forested wetlands and upland forests associated with the Waccamaw and Pee Dee Rivers. Offering 3 miles of nature trails, mountain biking trail, boardwalk, kiosks and weather shelter. Learn more here

Pearth Blankets

Slogan is "Where Peace and Earth Meet". Pearth is a small business with a Big mission! Our goal is to inspire others to simply ‘stop’ more often and to find the inner peace within themselves. With a mission to give back to the land, we are excited to bring to the United States a very cozy and luxurious line of Alpaca Blankets which comes from a rare type of Alpaca called Suri. Handmade with Love by the Indigenous Artisans in Ecuador... By enjoying this natural treasure, you are helping to preserve this incredible art and planet.

Casey's aunt bought her a Pearth Blanket with a piece of a shirt from grandfather, Linwood, sewn in the bottom. After hearing Casey's story, Jamie, owner of Pearth Blankets teamed up with Casey's family to provide a discount in her memory!

Anyone that purchases a blanket through Pearth with the code Casey will receive 10% off their purchase. Additionally, a percentage of each sale will be donated towards Casey’s Foundation. Find out more here