Eve Erin Crowell November 4, 1974-February 24, 2005 Today, November 4, would have been our daughter Eve's 39th birthday and of course we are thinking of her and remembering her today as we do every day. When a parent loses a child, they become responsible for that child's legacy. Through our work with Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives, we have tried to dedicate ourselves to helping at-risk youth by giving them hope for a better future. Eve would have wanted us to … [Read more...] about Remembering Eve Crowell on her Birthday
Navajo Students Grateful for Eve’s Fund Scholarships
While nearly 50% of Native American students drop out of high school, the students at Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, N.M., have college in their sights. To help them succeed, the school provides a rigorous academic program in a structured residential environment. For the 2012-13 academic year, Eve’s Fund awarded $1,000 scholarships to six students at Navajo Prep, which will cover all required student fees. These motivated young people are challenging themselves academically while … [Read more...] about Navajo Students Grateful for Eve’s Fund Scholarships
Eve Crowell’s Inspiration & Legacy
Eve Erin CrowellNovember 4, 1974~February 24, 2005 Eight years ago today, my beautiful 30 year old daughter, Eve, died in Los Angeles. I didn't think I could, or would, continue living. Somehow, through all of the shock, numbness, helplessness, sadness, missing, yearning and despair, I have survived. As a health professional, I knew that a tragedy could happen to anyone at any time. I had just never internalized that "anyone" could be me. I also knew that some people were … [Read more...] about Eve Crowell’s Inspiration & Legacy
Navajo Youth Embrace Life on the Rez
This past summer, Navajo youth put in more than 1,000 hours of physical labor, restoring miles of trails and completing maintenance projects across the Navajo Nation. They also pedaled for miles on Reservation roads…gained valuable skills in basic woodworking, first aid, and bike maintenance…and learned about the history and geography of the Navajo Nation. Tour de Rez participants using their new woodworking skills to make much-needed trail signs "In all that we do on the … [Read more...] about Navajo Youth Embrace Life on the Rez
Eve’s Fund to Co-Sponsor 2012 Shiprock Marathon
On May 5, more than 1,200 people will descend on tiny Shiprock, N.M. to participate in the annual Shiprock Marathon, organized by our community partner, NavajoYES. For marathoners, this race is appealing because it’s the only one of its kind on the Navajo Nation. But the event also holds a great deal of promise for those who aren’t long-distance runners. For families from the surrounding Navajo community, activities include a Health & Wellness Expo, 10K trail run/walk and 1K Fun … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund to Co-Sponsor 2012 Shiprock Marathon
