The Courage for Carina Foundation was a mere thought following the death of our only child. This little girl touched the lives of so many during her short life that we knew in some fashion that her legacy needed to be carried on. Joe and I were truly inspired by the Hospice and Palliative Care Team of Akron Children’s Hospital. The minute we welcomed Dr. Friebert and Dr. Langen into our home the urge to help them carry on their mission was speaking loudly to both of us.
I am a Social Worker by profession and Joe was an Engineer. My work assisted me in reaching out to others with the foundation concept while Joe became the practical thinker focusing on the financial backing of this project. With the support of our family, friends, and the community, Courage has taken on a life of its own. We had no idea how many people shared our passion to support chronically ill children and their families.
Courage…. A gift from Carina given to all who support this foundation.
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2014 Check Presentation
By Ann M Britz on November 5, 2014
On October 7, 2014 Ann & members of the Courage team presented a $20,000 check for the 2014 Annual Wine Tasting Benefit to the Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatric Palliative Care Team to support their Gift Card Fund. (more...)
Who We Help
By Ann M Britz on May 2, 2014
Thanks to the generous donations and support of our donors, sponsors, friends and family, the Courage for Carina Foundation has been able to help many children and families in their time of need over the past five years. The bios below are just a small sample of the stories of Courage that we are
(more...)Event Honors the Legacy of a Brave Little Girl
By Ann M Britz on March 25, 2014
Picture a beautiful little girl, delicate smile on her face, holding a baby doll. This is the Carina Ruth-Ann Britz people meet on the website for the foundation bearing her nam
(more...)Brock’s Story
By Ann M Britz on April 23, 2013
Brock is a 15 month old little boy. Shortly after birth he was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder that is fatal in a very short time. Fortunate
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