by Len Gengel
There are moments in life that change everything – moments that divide time into "before" and "after." January 12, 2010, was one of those moments. The earthquake that struck Haiti that day shook more than just the earth; it shook our hearts, our faith, and our understanding of what it means to be there for one another.
But from that darkness emerged a light so bright it continues to illuminate paths of hope 15 years later. That light was Britney, and through the incredible support of people like you, it has grown into what we now know as Brit's Home.
A Legacy of Compassion
As we celebrated what would have been Brit's 35th birthday, we were struck by how her spirit of compassion has multiplied beyond anything we could have imagined. In a world that often feels divided, Brit's legacy reminds us that caring for others is our most powerful tool for change.
Today, that legacy lives on through the remarkable young leaders being raised at Brit's Home.
The World Needed More Blue
In times like these, when global challenges can feel overwhelming, we're reminded of how much we needed you during our darkest hours. The outpouring of support we received in 2010 showed us the true meaning of community, how strangers can become family through acts of compassion.
We invited you to help us paint the world blue with that same spirit of compassion.
On Tuesday January 21st, our extended Be Like Brit family wore blue. Blue has become a symbol of the hope and compassion that define her legacy. Whether you chose a blue shirt, a blue ribbon, or head-to-toe blue, your participation helped spread awareness of the continuing need for compassion in our world.
You shared your photos using #BlueForBrit and tagged @BeLikeBrit, creating a wave of blue that showed the world what compassion looks like in action.
Sustaining the Compassion
But wearing blue was just the beginning. To honor the 15 years of hope that have emerged from tragedy, we invited you to become a $15 monthly sustainer. This commitment helps ensure that Brit's Home can continue developing compassionate leaders for generations to come.
Your monthly support provides:
- Education that emphasizes both academic excellence and emotional intelligence
- Healthcare that keeps our children healthy and strong
- Leadership training that prepares our children to serve their communities
- Stability that allows us to plan for the future
The Next 15 Year
As we look ahead, we see a world that needs compassionate leaders more than ever. The children at Brit's Home aren't just receiving care – they're learning to become those leaders. Your support helps ensure that Brit's legacy of compassion continues to grow and multiply.
The children at Brit's Home wore their blue outfits proudly on Tuesday, excited to be part of something bigger than themselves. You joined them, showing the world that compassion knows no borders, that hope can emerge from tragedy, and that love can transform lives.
Your participation in painting the world blue made a difference. If you haven't already, become a $15 monthly sustainer to help ensure that Brit's legacy of compassion continues to shine bright.
Become a $15 Sustainer Today: https://belikebrit.org/?form=support
Together, we can ensure that Brit's dream of a more compassionate world continues to thrive, one child, one act of kindness, and one monthly gift at a time.
