Stories of Hope

"We Are Beyond Grateful:
Joey's Spirit
Lives On in Each Child We Help"

Scholarship Recipients Tell Their Story

Lucas W.

Your Experience:

The Joey’s Gifts scholarship really helped my family and me. With a lot of kids in our family, I know my parents do everything they can to keep us all involved in sports, so this made a big difference in being able to play travel baseball.

Baseball is something I care a lot about, and being able to keep playing with my team and getting better means a lot to me. Knowing this opportunity came from Joey’s story makes it even more meaningful.I think it’s really cool that his family turned something so hard into something that helps other kids. It makes me want to keep working hard and not take any of it for granted.

I’m really grateful for the support and for everything Joey’s Gifts

does.

I agree to have my first name, star rating and testimonial published online.

Peter P.

Your Experience:

Receiving the Joey’s Gifts scholarship meant a lot to my family and me. Being part of a big family, my parents do everything they can to keep us in sports, but it’s not always easy.

Baseball is something I really love, so being able to keep playing travel ball with the help of this scholarship made a big difference.

It also meant more to me because my family has gone through a loss too. My sister passed away when she was 8, and now my family gives scholarships to graduating seniors in her memory. So I understand how much something like this can really help a family.

Knowing Joey’s story and what his family is doing really sticks with me. It makes me appreciate being able to play and not take it for granted.

I’m really thankful for Joey’s Gifts and the chance to keep doing something I love.

I agree to have my first name, star rating and testimonial published online.

Brenna C.

Your Experience:

I want to say thank you to Joey’s Gifts for helping me cheer. Cheerleading made me feel happy, strong, and confident, and I had so much fun all season. I’m really grateful that you helped my family so I could be part of my team. Thank you for everything you do for kids like me!

Maeve C.

Your Experience:

Thank you so much, Joey’s Gifts, for helping me cheer. I was so excited when I found out I could be on the team. I had so much fun making new friends, learning new skills, and cheering at games. I am so thankful for your kindness because you helped make one of my favorite seasons possible!

Irelyn C.

Your Experience:

Thank you, Joey’s Gifts, for paying for my cheer registration. I loved getting to cheer with my friends and learn new cheers and stunts. It made me so happy to be part of the team. I hope you can help lots of other kids have the same amazing experience. Thank you for being so kind!

Jennifer Curran

Your Experience:

A few years ago, Joey’s Gifts gave three of my daughters the opportunity to continue doing what they love by covering their cheerleading registration fees. As a family, that generosity meant more than words can express. During a time when finances were tight, their kindness lifted an incredible burden and allowed my girls to participate, grow, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Cheerleading has given my daughters confidence, friendships, discipline, and experiences they never would have wanted to miss. None of that would have been possible without Joey’s Gifts believing that every child deserves the chance to be part of something special, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are forever grateful for the compassion and generosity shown to our family. Joey’s Gifts doesn’t just provide scholarships—they create opportunities, inspire hope, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.

Thank you for believing in our girls and for continuing to help so many other children follow their dreams. We hope your incredible work continues to open doors for families just like ours for many years to come.