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Chester Playground Donation

August 9, 2024 dbelisle Leave a comment Parks and Playgrounds Program

On August 8, Wesley’s Way Foundation made a $5,000 donation to the Playground Project Corporation to help them get closer to their $75,000 goal which will allow them to build a playground in Chester in honor of Oliver Scott.

Chester has always held a special place in the Belisle/Beaurivage families’ hearts. The Chester Fire Department, Chester Academy, and the Wason Pounder group were generous in their donations to our foundation after the loss of our son Wesley. It is because of compassionate people like those in Chester that we were able to start Wesley’s Way Foundation.

We were fortunate to build a playground in honor of Wesley at the school he would have attended. It is an absolute privilege to be able to help in the construction of Oliver’s Playground at Chester Academy. It is an honor to remember Bob Grimm and Oliver Scott in our donation. We hope all will find some joy in the completion of this playground that was built through so much love.

“Pack a Pack” 2024

August 9, 2024 dbelisle Leave a comment Literacy and Education Program

For the fifth year in a row, Wesley’s Way Foundation has chosen once again to help purchase backpacks and school supplies for NH children through the Boys & Girls Club’s “Pack a Pack” drive for 2024.

With a goal of improving literacy and education, Wesley’s Way is proud to support this drive as it helps improve the lives of school children throughout NH.

Camp Foster Scholarships – 2024

June 1, 2024 dbelisle Leave a comment Community Assistance for Children

For the third year in a row, Wesley’s Way Foundation supported the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester’s “Send a Kid to Camp” Scholarship program, where our donation allowed one child to experience Camp Foster for the entire summer.

Camp Foster is a weekly summer day camp program that provides outdoor summer activities on a 20-acre site located in Bedford, NH.

Wesley’s Way Foundation is proud to continue helping children in our community by allowing them to participate in special activities like summer camp, where they can experience activities such as boating, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, and more!

Wesley’s Way 5k 2024

May 22, 2024 dbelisle Leave a comment Past Events

Our 5th annual 5k fundraiser was held on May 16, 2024 at the Londonderry Rail Trail as part of Millennium Running’s Happy Hour Hustle series. We had 250+ people participate in person this year, and another 50+ participate virtually from around the country. Thank you all so much for making this a successful fundraiser!

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Wesley’s Way 5k 2024 was sponsored by:

Dryer Management
Monster Truck Level Sponsor
Dryer Management, Inc.
Harrington Buck, P.C.
Race Car Level Sponsor
LuLaRose Susan Arnold
Race Car Level Sponsor
Manchester Harley-Davidson
Jeep Level Sponsor
Tulley Automotic Group
Jeep Level Sponsor
Inline Mechanical
Jeep Level Sponsor
Continental Paving
Jeep Level Sponsor
Backyard Brewery
Jeep Level Sponsor
Eastern Bank
Jeep Level Sponsor
Lindner Dental Associates
Motorcycle Level Sponsor
TrueView Financial
Motorcycle Level Sponsor
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Camp Allen – Wishlist Items 2024

May 17, 2024 dbelisle Leave a comment Water Safety Program

Wesley’s Way has continued our tradition of donating water safety items to Camp Allen in Bedford, NH. The foundation purchased and donated a variety of items from Camp Allen’s wish list for their water program and daily camp activities that will make camp even more enjoyable this summer.

Camp Allen is a summer camp that provides opportunities for growth, friendship, and fun for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical challenges in an outdoor environment. Activities include swimming, hiking, arts, music, dance, and adapted sports.

Wesley’s Wheels for the Outer Banks – 2023

December 23, 2023 dbelisle Leave a comment Community Assistance for Children

Wesley’s Way Foundation is continuing its tradition of bringing some joy this holiday season to children in the Outer Banks as part of our Wesley’s Wheels initiative. We were able to purchase and donate an assortment of gifts to be distributed by the Outer Banks Woman’s Club as part of their Angel Gift program for 2023.

Gifts include the following:

  • 20 bicycles
  • 4 bike helmets
  • 1 set of training wheels

We hope these gifts help make a great holiday season for these children in the Outer Banks!

Smart Kids R Safe Kids Program – 2023

December 23, 2023 dbelisle Leave a comment Water Safety Program

Wesley’s Way was able to provide funding for the second year in a row for the Dare County Smart Kids R Safe Kids program. As part of the program in 2023, 370 first grade students learned about beach safety and evacuation, and all received an evacuation Go Bag with basic supplies and safety information for their parents.

Please remember to take a few minutes to make sure you are prepared for an emergency because you never know when one may occur. Stay safe everyone!

For more information on Smart Kids R Safe Kids, please visit www.darenc.com/safekids or contact Greta Sharp, Preparedness Coordinator with Dare County Department of Health & Human Services at 252.475.5073 or greta.sharp@darenc.com. 

Reading Books for Green Acres Students

December 5, 2023 dbelisle Leave a comment Literacy and Education Program

In support of literacy and education, Wesley’s Way recently completed the purchase of a large set of phonics books for students at Green Acres Elementary School in Manchester.

These books will allow Green Acres to begin building a library of decodable readers so students, no matter their instructional level, will have access to texts that will reinforce the skills being taught. Students can now spend time daily reading connected text that affords them opportunities to practice their word recognition skills.

We wish all the students good luck in their reading adventures!