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The Jaxon Endowment Fund was created to honour the incredible legacy of Jaxon, who was born on Tuesday, June 27th, 2018. Jaxon spent the early months of his life wrapped in a special blanket inscribed with the words “brave, fighter, warrior, superhero” a testament to his resilient spirit. For 1,493 days, Jaxon was a little fighter and a true miracle, touching the hearts of everyone around him. He passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms, still wrapped in his special blanket, on Friday, July 29th, 2022, at BC Children’s Hospital.

Jaxon’s unique and vibrant personality brought joy and inspiration to all who knew him, even those who never had the chance to meet him in person. He was known for his smiles, giggles, dinosaur roars, growls, and heartfelt notes. Jaxon’s life, though short, had a profound impact, and his legacy continues to make a difference. His special equipment was donated to five other families, enhancing their lives, and proving that his influence extends beyond his physical presence.

Jaxon taught valuable lessons to everyone around him, from showing the importance of resilience and determination to teaching nurses and doctors the significance of seeing beyond clinical presentations. His unique spirit taught the importance of listening to families and valuing their insights about their children.

The Jaxon Endowment Fund has been established by his mother, Kayla and Grandparents Rod and Brandi Butts, with love and devotion to honour Jaxon’s legacy. The fund aims to create a community that offers accessibility to all children, supporting them in recreation, education, and sports.

Kayla’s dream for the fund’s future…

Jaxon’s Treehouse:

The primary goal of the endowment fund is to build Jaxon’s Treehouse, a sensory and accessible playground featuring a two-story wheelchair-accessible treehouse. This space will provide a safe and inclusive environment for all children to play, explore, and grow.

Annual Bursary:

The fund will support an annual bursary for a neurodivergent graduate from School District 83, helping them pursue continuing education. This initiative aims to empower and support students with unique needs, providing them with opportunities to further their education and achieve their goals.

Inclusive and Accessible Sports:

The endowment fund will promote inclusive and accessible sports programs, celebrating the fighting spirit and teamwork that Jaxon embodied. These programs will ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities, can participate in and enjoy the benefits of sports.

For Kayla, Jaxon’s mama, the Jaxon Endowment Fund is a deeply personal and heartfelt initiative. It is a way to honour her son’s extraordinary legacy and ensure that his spirit of resilience and joy continues to touch the lives of others. By supporting families and children through this fund, Kayla hopes to create lasting positive impacts, just as Jaxon did during his time with us. The fund represents love, dedication, and a commitment to making the world a more inclusive and supportive place for all children.

Jaxon
Jaxon

The Jaxon Endowment Fund was created to honour the incredible legacy of Jaxon, who was born on Tuesday, June 27th, 2018. Jaxon spent the early months of his life wrapped in a special blanket inscribed with the words “brave, fighter, warrior, superhero” a testament to his resilient spirit. For 1,493 days, Jaxon was a little fighter and a true miracle, touching the hearts of everyone around him. He passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms, still wrapped in his special blanket, on Friday, July 29th, 2022, at BC Children’s Hospital.

Jaxon’s unique and vibrant personality brought joy and inspiration to all who knew him, even those who never had the chance to meet him in person. He was known for his smiles, giggles, dinosaur roars, growls, and heartfelt notes. Jaxon’s life, though short, had a profound impact, and his legacy continues to make a difference. His special equipment was donated to five other families, enhancing their lives, and proving that his influence extends beyond his physical presence.

Jaxon taught valuable lessons to everyone around him, from showing the importance of resilience and determination to teaching nurses and doctors the significance of seeing beyond clinical presentations. His unique spirit taught the importance of listening to families and valuing their insights about their children.

The Jaxon Endowment Fund has been established by his mother, Kayla and Grandparents Rod and Brandi Butts, with love and devotion to honour Jaxon’s legacy. The fund aims to create a community that offers accessibility to all children, supporting them in recreation, education, and sports.

Kayla’s dream for the fund’s future…

Jaxon’s Treehouse:

The primary goal of the endowment fund is to build Jaxon’s Treehouse, a sensory and accessible playground featuring a two-story wheelchair-accessible treehouse. This space will provide a safe and inclusive environment for all children to play, explore, and grow.

Annual Bursary:

The fund will support an annual bursary for a neurodivergent graduate from School District 83, helping them pursue continuing education. This initiative aims to empower and support students with unique needs, providing them with opportunities to further their education and achieve their goals.

Inclusive and Accessible Sports:

The endowment fund will promote inclusive and accessible sports programs, celebrating the fighting spirit and teamwork that Jaxon embodied. These programs will ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities, can participate in and enjoy the benefits of sports.

For Kayla, Jaxon’s mama, the Jaxon Endowment Fund is a deeply personal and heartfelt initiative. It is a way to honour her son’s extraordinary legacy and ensure that his spirit of resilience and joy continues to touch the lives of others. By supporting families and children through this fund, Kayla hopes to create lasting positive impacts, just as Jaxon did during his time with us. The fund represents love, dedication, and a commitment to making the world a more inclusive and supportive place for all children.

Donate to this fund

Donations to this fund can be made by e-transfer (preferred), by cheque, donated securities, in person at any SASCU branch, through a gift of securities, or online through CanadaHelps.

The simplest way to donate to this fund is by sending e-transfer to:

Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca
Memo: Albert and Muriel Spencley Memorial Endowment

Include your address and full name for a tax receipt. A security question is not required (funds will be auto-deposited).

Send a cheque to:

Shuswap Community Foundation
102 – 160 Harbourfront Drive NE
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 3M3
Canada

Cheques should be payable to “Shuswap Community Foundation“ and include “Albert and Muriel Spencley Memorial Endowment” in the memo field.

You can make a donation to this fund through Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU). Simply visit any branch and ask to donate to Shuswap Community Foundation, Albert and Muriel Spencley Memorial Endowment.


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Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by emailing a copy of your deposit receipt to info@shuswapfoundation.ca.

A gift of publicly traded securities can be an attractive option. The Income Tax Act provides that capital gains on securities donated to a charity are exempt from tax, but the donor will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value. You will receive a tax receipt for the value of the stock at the time of transfer, and may carry forward for up to five years any unused portions of the gift.

Please talk to your professional adviser or broker to make stock transfers easily. You may download the Share Transfers Form for when you meet with your broker.

Learn more about the Benefits of Donating Securities or contact us by email at info@shuswapfoundation.ca or phone 250-832-5428 for more information.

Donations to this fund can be made securely and conveniently through the CanadaHelps online platform.

Be sure to select Albert and Muriel Spencley Memorial Endowment from the “Fund” field (near the top of the form).


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