A donation to charity is a beautiful way to honor the memory of loved ones. Maybe that’s the reason so many families request donations “in lieu of flowers” when a loved one passes away. Flowers are pretty, but they are short-lived and have no lasting impact. A dedicated donation to charity, on the other hand, helps the living in the name of those no longer with us. Most charities, including Kars4Kids, offer donors the option to dedicate a donation to honor the memory of loves ones through the process of donation.
Many of us feel like we want to do something in our time of grief, but do not know what to do. A dedicated donation is the perfect answer, because it’s a way to leave a legacy for the one who has passed. They may no longer be here, but when you donate in their name, you serve as a thoughtful proxy to do good works in their name.
Everyone knows that losing someone you love is difficult. Dedicating a donation in their name, to some degree, soothes the pain and eases the sense of loss we feel at their passing. A dedicated donation shows your gratitude, and stands as a time-tested expression of your love and respect. It’s something of value you can still do for the person who is no longer here, while helping others, too.
The Dedicated Donation Makes Names Live On
Giving charity to honor the memory of someone you’ve loved and lost is, moreover, a tangible expression of how much that person meant to you. When you dedicate your donation, others can read and connect the name of your loved one to an act of kindness. In a very real sense then, a dedicated donation means that while loved ones are no longer physically present, their names live on in meaningful ways
A dedicated donation, whether you donate cash or a car, is a chance to celebrate, honor, and recognize those you have loved and lost by giving to others. We are always touched by such generosity and rest assured that we read and note every dedication. At a loss for what to write? Here are some examples of Kars4Kids donor dedications to help inspire you as you create your own:
I donated my vehicle to @Kars4Kids in memory of Richard Nichols because he helped my mother realize herself. https://t.co/mFmsc70cXg
— Maria (@HeyItsLira) April 23, 2021
I donated my car to @Kars4Kids in tribute to Aunt Kathy.
In memory of aunt kathy who always thought of others first. https://t.co/28n59avLni— Chris_Davenport (@Chris_Davenport) April 18, 2021
I donated my car to @Kars4Kids in honor of Ulin A. Carroll bc she was an awesome, dedicated, hardworking woman who always put her family first. She raised her children & grandchildren. She was a phenomenal woman & the world is not the same w/o her. https://t.co/N85RsUEOIB
— C. Carroll (@islandgirlwrite) April 17, 2021
I donated my car to @Kars4Kids in loving memory of Robert & Vera Painter
— Alec Painter (@alecpainter) April 13, 2021
I donated my vehicle to @Kars4Kids in memory of Lydia Moreal because she is my guardian angel watching over us from above. https://t.co/uQDCcvqCzJ
— Ms. Salvo (@MsSalvo1) April 12, 2021
I donated my car to @Kars4Kids in memory of Mary Gales because she’s my mother and gave of herself all her life https://t.co/DC6SUZ50YC
— Joshua A, Gales (@JoshuaGales) April 3, 2021
I donated my car to @Kars4Kids in memory of Patricia Lorraine Luchtenberg because she will always be the greatest godmother in the world! https://t.co/hk4S06Zw0L
— Brian Hamilton (@iBrianHamilton) April 3, 2021
I donated my car to @Kars4Kids in honor of Eileen Cohen because she loved this car and the freedom it made her feel, in honor of my mom eileen please enjoy the ride!! https://t.co/dvABeje7lh pic.twitter.com/JyvmA5Uzbx
— Denise Katz (@denise_katz) March 31, 2021
