PSPA Host City Charity
I am happy to announce that our 2020 Host City Charity will be Grady’s Decision! Grady’s Decision is a non-profit organization that was created to provide emotional and financial support to families experiencing premature births as well as those families with children needing specialized medical attention. Assistance is case managed based on need. Grady’s Decision can assist with parking costs, food, housing near hospitals and transportation needs. Ultimately, the organization meets the needs of families whether they be financial, emotional or spiritual.
Please read the brief story of the Greer Family who was supported by Grady’s Decision.
“Our baby Austin was born 10 weeks early. This was very unexpected and we had so many mixed emotions. Before Austin we had a son that passed away at just 3 months old, so now with another one coming so early it was scary. A few hours after delivery our son was transported to Saint Vincent’s NICU while I was at the original hospital without him. The next day we were reunited and within a few days we were told about Grady’s Decision by family and friends. I was in shock after reading about their story and cried tears of joy for how much they have helped parents and tears of sorrow knowing the feeling of losing a son. I then became in contact with Ryan (founder) and we have become very close. He cares so much about our son and loves hearing updates. We have been blessed with gas cards, parking passes, diapers, wipes and so much more! I am so thankful for EVERYTHING they have done and for their emotional support. As of today, Austin is still in the NICU – after 41 days we are hoping to bring him home soon! He has been such a fighter and we could not have done this all without your help, thoughts and prayers.”
As we are not meeting in person where we can physically take donations to the charity, please consider supporting the charity through the following gift cards. Gas cards are ones that are used most often, followed by fast food cards as families are typically on the go when it comes to meal times. Please note that you heard about the organization through the PSPA CME Conference so they know how you learned about them. Gift cards can be sent to: Grady’s Decision, PO Box 9343, Erie, PA 16507 or make a donation online at https://gradysdecision.com/.
Gas cards – $20 – $50
Country Fair
Get-Go
Giant Eagle
Giant/Martins
Sheetz
Fast Food cards – $10 – $50
Burger King
Chick-Fil-A
Domino’s Pizza
McDonald’s
Subway
Panera Bread
Any Amount
Amazon
Wal-Mart
Thank you in advance for your continuous support of the PSPA charities! If there are any questions please feel free to reach out to Heather Shevchik O’Brien at hshevchik@gmail.com.