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We want to keep the spirit of
Caitlin's memory alive for years to come. Several organizations are
doing their part to help us. Various fundraising activities have
been planned as well as a couple of poetry contests. Please
support any of the following initiatives in any way you can.
Or, do as Caitlin would do, reach
out and help someone else in need -- volunteer your time and energy
in your community, help feed the hungry, donate blood, lend an ear
to listen or a shoulder to cry upon, or anything else you can think
of. Give freely of yourself and receive love in return.
Thank you.
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One of
Caitlin's favorite places was the Girl Scout's Camp Conowingo. She
spent at least one week there every summer for ten years--sometimes
as many as three weeks. One of her goals was to become a counselor
at Camp Conowingo. The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM) has
established the Caitlin Dunbar
Nature Center at Camp Conowingo, using funds donated in
Caitlin’s memory. Girls and adults worked together to bring all the
pieces together to create this remarkable memorial to Caitlin. In
order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, two members of Caitlin's
Girl Scout troop assumed responsibility for the major components of
the Nature Center--Patti managed the Center's interior
design work, while Ashley created the Center's Memorial Garden. Both
girls were responsible for the design, implementation, and funding
of their respective projects. These projects were completed in time
for the Center's June 18, 2006 dedication and grand opening.
The next step is to expand the Caitlin Dunbar Nature Center
to encompass GSCM’s three additional camp properties. Donations
continue to be needed and accepted. Please note on your check that
your donation is in memory of Caitlin Dunbar. Your support is
greatly appreciated.
 | Caitlin Dunbar Nature Center
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
4806 Seton Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
www.gscm.org |
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| Caitlin was a student in the tenth grade at River Hill
High School when she died. The Annual Caitlin Dunbar
Memorial Poetry Contest has been established to recognize
young poets at River Hill HS.
All of the entries will appear on this
site.
The Spring 2005 Dance Concert included a special dance
performance, dedicated to Caitlin, by Caitlin's dance class,
to the tune When I Look to The Sky. Additionally,
River Hill HS planted a weeping cherry tree on the school
grounds in Caitlin's memory. An annual Scholarship has been
established in Caitlin's memory for River Hill High School
Seniors who are working on
their Girl Scout Gold Award Projects. Please make
donations payable to River Hill High School, with Caitlin
Dunbar Memorial Fund noted on the check--this is a tax
deductible charitable donation (see your tax advisor).
| Caitlin Dunbar Memorial
Fund
River Hill High School
12101 Rt. 108
Clarksville, MD 21029 |
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| Caitlin transferred to Fulton Elementary School starting
in the fifth grade. Caitlin's sister, Kristy, currently
attends this school. Similar to River Hill HS, Fulton ES
holds an annual poetry contest in Caitlin's memory. In 2005, the
Caitlin Dunbar Poetry Corner was established in the School's
media center. Additionally, Fulton ES conducted a
fundraiser--"Pennies for Patients"--for the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in April 2005; over $4,500 was
collected. At their Spring 2005 Concert, the 4th/5th Grade
Orchestra dedicated a special performance of Over The
Rainbow to Caitlin. Several of Caitlin's high school
friends, along with Fulton Elementary parents, joined the
orchestra for this tune. Our sincerest thanks to the entire
Fulton Elementary School community for their ongoing love
and support.
| Fulton Elementary School
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759 |
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| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has supported more than
$360 million in research since 1949.
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| The memorial garden at St. Luke's Episcopal Church is the
final earthly-resting place for Caitlin. As a child, Caitlin
spent many Sundays after church playing on the playground in
back of the church. Her spot in the garden provides her with
an eternal view of children enjoying that same playground.
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| Locks of Love, which began in 1997, has helped
over 1400 children since its first year of operation.
Children comprise over 80 percent of the donors, making this
a charity where children have an opportunity to help
children.
| Locks of Love
Donate Your Hair.
Donated hair is evaluated for its usefulness
according to the following guidelines:
 | It must be at least 10 inches in length |
| It must be bundled in a pony-tail or a
braid |
| It must be free of hair damaged by
chemical processing (no bleach, no recent
perms. Dyed hair is okay, as long as it's
healthy. If you're not sure, ask your
stylist). |
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See the Locks of Love site for additional
guidelines, as well as a list of participating salons around
the country.
http://locksoflove.org/donate_hair.php
Caitlin's
sisters, Kristy and Kelsey, before and after donating their
hair to Locks of Love in Caitlin's memory.
Caitlin's friend,
Ashleigh Tipton, before and after
donating her hair to Locks of Love, in Caitlin's
memory,
on Caitlin's birthday, March 9, 2005.
Chelsie Lloyd,
one of Caitlin's Girl Scout friends, before and after
donating her hair to Locks of Love, in Caitlin's
memory.
| La'Tasha Washington, one of Marty's co-workers, in
conjunction with Team In Training, the world's largest
endurance sports training program, completed the Mayor’s
Midnight Sun HALF Marathon in Anchorage, AK on June 18,
2005. La'Tasha was able to raise $5,300 for this event in
memory of Caitlin and several others. Thank you to all who
supported La'Tasha's effort.
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| Marty's co-worker, JoAnne Mills, completed the P.F. Chang’s
Rock N Roll Arizona Half-Marathon on January 15, 2006 as a
member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In
Training. Says JoAnne, "All of us on Team In Training
are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin
lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I'm completing
this marathon in honor of all individuals who are battling
blood cancers."
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