Last week, Jodee Dennison, MPH, director of ThinkFirst Navajo—Eve’s Fund’s Injury Prevention Program— delivered 50 more new bike helmets, in 3 different sizes, to Tom Riggenbach, executive director of NavajoYes in Window Rock, AZ—capital of the Navajo Nation. This brings a total of 325 helmets that Eve’s Fund has donated to NavajoYes over the past several years. Dennison said: “We are pleased to support NavajoYes’ Diné Bike Project once again with the mutual aim of keeping kids out on the … [Read more...] about ThinkFirst Navajo donates bike helmets to the Diné Bike Project
Eve’s Fund donates $10,000 scholarship to Navajo Prep School
Happy and grateful Navajo Prep students surrounding Betty Ojaye, the school's director (2nd row center), & Jodee Dennison, Eve's Fund program director (3rd row center) and a $10,000 check from the Eve's Fund Scholarship Program. For the 8th consecutive year, Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives has donated funding for scholarship students at Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, New Mexico. This year's check for $10,000 was the largest to date. Scholarship recipients … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund donates $10,000 scholarship to Navajo Prep School
Mary Woodson Crowell, Eve’s Fund champion has died
We are saddened to tell you that, Mary Woodson Crowell (1940-2016), second wife of Eve's Fund founder, Dr. Robert M. Crowell,, died on July 27, 2016 at the Mount Carmel Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. Mary suffered from unrelenting pain for years. An overwhelming and final infection ended her life. As she requested, internment was private. Mary valued the work that we are doing through Eve’s Fund and was a strong champion and supporter of our literacy, injury prevention and educational … [Read more...] about Mary Woodson Crowell, Eve’s Fund champion has died
Celebrating Eve Crowell’s life & legacy
Today, November 4, 2015 would have been our daughter Eve's 41st birthday. Eve loved to celebrate her birthday and usually insisted on a party. Here she is on her 1st birthday, 40 years ago, just up from a nap. Those of you who knew her will always remember her on this day. Sadly, Eve's 30th birthday was her last. No parent ever expects to bury a child. Our children are our legacy. If they precede us in death, we have to find the strength to continue their memory, their values and honor … [Read more...] about Celebrating Eve Crowell’s life & legacy
Remembering Eve Crowell 10 Years Later
On February 24, 2005, Eve Erin Crowell, our beautiful daughter, sister, niece, cousin, colleague, and friend died tragically in West Hollywood, CA. Today, 10 years later, we are remembering her and how much she meant to so many people. We asked those who knew Eve to share how they want to remember her. One common theme is how much Eve inspired others with her energy, intelligence, and enthusiasm for life. Below are some excerpts from what people have written accompanied by some photos of Eve … [Read more...] about Remembering Eve Crowell 10 Years Later
