Distracted Driving is an epidemic. Throughout this past month, our ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program has joined forces with hundreds of other organizations to increase awareness of the perils of distracted driving. Our theme has been: "Just Drive!" Distracted driving kills and injures more than 440,000 people every year, with teens being the largest group involved in fatal crashes. According to recent statistics, 11 teens die every day in the United States as a result … [Read more...] about “Just Drive”
Archives for 2019
ThinkFirst Navajo distributes safety helmets to Navajo school children in memory of neurosurgeon Erich Marchand
Last week, our Eve's Fund ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program distributed and fitted 169 certified safety helmets to students in K-5th grades at the To'Hajiilee Community School in To'Hajillee, NM. This large helmet distribution was supported in part by family members of Dr. Erich Marchand and was dedicated to his memory. Shortly after Dr. Erich Marchand died suddenly last November from an unknown heart condition, some of his cousins and other family members sought to find a … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo distributes safety helmets to Navajo school children in memory of neurosurgeon Erich Marchand
Meet our 2019 Scholarship Winners…Positive, Grateful, Empowered
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela Want to see what a difference an Eve’s Fund Scholarship can make? Want to learn how we are changing the world by transforming lives and creating future Native American leaders? Meet this year's 11 scholarship winners attending Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, New Mexico. For each of these young people, an Eve’s Fund Scholarship is helping them pursue their educational goals and aim for a … [Read more...] about Meet our 2019 Scholarship Winners…Positive, Grateful, Empowered
Eve Erin Crowell (1974-2005): In our hearts today and always
Eve Erin Crowell November 4, 1974-February 24, 2005 On this day, February 24, fourteen years ago, we lost our beautiful daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and colleague, Eve Erin Crowell. She was 30 years old. To all of us who knew and loved her, she remains in our hearts today. To say that Eve was a treasure is an understatement. Eve was a beautiful and accomplished young woman. She had a big, bold personality, her laugh was infectious, and she brought much joy to many. She … [Read more...] about Eve Erin Crowell (1974-2005): In our hearts today and always
Eve’s Fund Awards $10,500 in Scholarships to 11 Navajo Prep Students
Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives has awarded $10,500 in scholarships for 11 Navajo students attending Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington through the end of the current academic year. Ten of the students received the scholarship for the first time with one student continuing from previous years. The awardees include: Freshman Florinda Attson (Saint Michaels, AZ), Senior Irvilinda Bahe (Many Farms, AZ), Freshman Joshua Begay (White Rock, NM), Senior Adinidiin Davis … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund Awards $10,500 in Scholarships to 11 Navajo Prep Students
