In Memory of Brett Cloes
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Catalyst Life ServicesIn memory of Brett Cloes who lost his battle with heroin on April 27, 2015
$995
raised by 20 people
$2,000 goal
We are on a roll!!!!!!!
I personally want to thank each and every one of you who took time out of their day to donate to this important, personal cause last year. Brett's vision lives on through us!
In case you missed it last year, I put up this post as part of the Richland Gives project to support Catalyst Life Services in Mansfield. This is an online giving event that allows donors to support local charities they care about.
My son, Brett Cloes, lost his battle with heroin on April 27, 2015. Since then I have been dedicated to support his dream of having a withdrawal management place locally where people like him have a place to go for help and support. This dream is becoming a reality as New Beginnings here in Mansfield is in the process of building a new withdrawal management center as well as a second residential building. The withdrawal center is complete and currently in plans for opening in the near future!!!!
With your continued help, we can make sure our city has the proper tools and support for those that are struggling with such a devastating disease.
Please join me in donating to this cause again this year.....it is near and dear to my heart and I am deeply grateful for any help!!!
After an eight year struggle with heroin, I lost my son, Brett, on April 27, 2015. He was a smart, athletic, artistic, compassionate young 26 yr old with a great sense of humor. As his whole family was very close to him, I spent the most time with him. We once sat and spoke of what was most needed in Mansfield in the way of help for addicts. He said that there was nothing that was immediate here locally and that was a huge need. We dreamt about building our own rehab place to accommodate that need. He even said "we could call it Brett's House"!!!! After his funeral which brought many donations for a future foundation to honor Brett, the family has kept the funds waiting for the perfect occasion. Then I read about New Beginnings and their plan to build another residential facility as well as a new Detox facility!!!! This was it!! I attended the ground-breaking and got in touch with the necessary people to present my wish to them. These wonderful people welcomed me and my story with open arms! We may be able to fund certain areas in the Detox facility and since Brett was the "designated cook" while he spent time at New Beginnings, the kitchen may be established to honor him!!! Although I have the funds from the funeral with all of those heartfelt donations, I am asking for help to make a bigger impact on this important project.....and finally make "Brett's House" a reality. Thank you so very much from our family.