What do we do with the funding that YOU provide?

Well in July we provided assistance for 60 families!

• YOU allowed us to pay for 17 families to receive medical care.

• YOU allowed us to help with 5 vehicle repairs

• YOU allowed 12 patients to receive equipment that was NOT covered by insurance.

• YOU paid utility bills for 16 families!

YOU did all this and so much more!

A Word From Our Founder:

Dear Mom,

July was certainly a busy month! Our 10 days at The Brook was during 4 th of July week. We’re hoping for a BIG check, lol. The team helped produce the 15 th annual Cause Fore Boz golf tournament, host a tent at Newmarket’s Backyard Bash, and attended the ribbon cutting at Planet Playground 2.0 among many other events in July. I am so proud of this team mom. They are getting it done.

You’d be especially proud of Planet Playground 2.0. It’s a playground for kids, and kids with special needs. Our Angel Fund and Amanda Ranauro Autism Assistance Fund partnered with Exeter Recreation, and other organizations to make it all come together. You’d love the park and the rest of the facility. They have a pool, tennis and basketball courts and ball fields for every sport.

We helped another little guy mom. He is unable to get to the park under any circumstances so we helped his family purchase a backyard play set for him so he can enjoy the outdoors and not be compromised. We’ve done this and so much more in July. It can really become overwhelming, thanks for being our inspiration. We’ll talk again soon.

Love Always,

Bill

A Word from our Director Of Development

Summer in New England is a time to slow down, soak in the beauty of the outdoors, and make lasting memories with family and friends. Whether it's spending sunny days at the lake, enjoying the ocean breeze, dancing to live music, or chasing little ones around the playground, these are the moments we hold on to all year. At Annie’s Angels, we believe every family deserves to experience the joys of summer—and because of YOU, we’ve been able to make that possible for so many in our community.

This summer, your generous support helped us provide assistance where it was needed most. From gift cards for groceries and gas, utility payments, to car repairs and medical support YOU helped lift real burdens off real families. We even helped install fences to keep children safe around backyard pools, giving families peace of mind and a chance to enjoy the season together.

We're also thrilled to announce that Annie’s Angels is now an official sponsor of the new ADA-compliant Planet Playground 2.0 in Exeter, NH. This inclusive, accessible space is a huge step forward for families of all abilities. You can now see our banner and plaques on display for Annie’s Angels and the Amanda Ranauro Autism Assistance Fund. We celebrated this exciting milestone with a joyful ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside members of the community and fellow sponsors.

On a personal note, I had the privilege of attending and supporting two incredible golf tournaments this summer, both dedicated to raising funds and awareness for local families. Amanda Ranauro Charity Golf Tournament, 5th annual and Cause Fore Boz, 15th annual. These events are more than just a day on the course, they can be deeply emotional for the families we serve, offering both hope and healing. The turnout was fantastic, the energy was inspiring, and the generosity of players, sponsors, and supporters like YOU made these events a huge success. The funds raised will support local families year-round, allowing us to continue providing critical assistance long after the summer ends. We are so grateful for everyone who showed up, played, sponsored, and gave from the heart.

None of this would be possible without YOU. Your compassion and commitment allow us to keep saying “yes” when families come to us in crisis. Thank you for helping us make a difference not just in the summer, but all year long.

With Gratitude,

Susan Young

Director of Development

For the last 18 years, YOU have done all this and so much more. Please help us continue to never say NO to a family struggling through disease, illness or disability by sharing this newsletter with your family and community.

Upcoming Events:

Beauty & Wellness Summer Raffle

Enter to win our Wellness Basket valued at $480—a perfect blend of beauty, healing, and self-care! Enjoy a $100 Hair Shop gift card, a $250 IV Drip experience at The DRIPBaR, an $80 Bowen Therapy session, and two Salt Cave passes from Soleil. Treat your mind, body, and spirit to the ultimate rejuvenation!

Value: $480 | Raffle Tickets: $10 each | Winner Chosen: August 31st

Cribbage for a Cause at WHYM!

Join us this, and every Wednesday (7pm - 9:00pm) for weekly Cribbage for a Cause at WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery benefiting Annie's Angels Memorial Fund.

We have been seeing a boost in new and returning players, as well as folks who would like to learn the game and enter the tournament! If it’s something you always wanted to learn, we are all happy to teach!! We play friendly games, (no muggins) and everyone who plays is supportive and helpful no matter how experienced you may be!! Just $10 per person, a portion goes to Annie’s Angels and the winner takes the pot! Weekly tournament style. Hope to see you there!

Sunset Sessions for a Cause 🌅🎶

Ease into your weekend with Sunset Sessions on the Green—a free weekly summer series featuring live music, local food, and community spirit.

Event Details:
📍 18 American Way, Eliot ME
🗓 Thursday until August 21st
🎟 FREE admission – bring a blanket, a chair, and a friend!

This isn't just a vibe - it's a cause. Sunset Sessions will proudly raise funds for three amazing local non-profits, so every song and sip gives back to the place we love. Join in by showing up to help support: Annie's Angels, The Continuum Arts Collective, and the Portsmouth Halloween Parade!

15th Annual Cause Fore Boz Golf Classic

Come join the Dover, Rollinsford and South Berwick (DRSB) Lions Club and Annie's Angels for the 4th Annual Cornhole For A Cure tournament.

This event is limited to 100 Cornhole teams of 2, competing on August 9th, 2025 at 11am for great prizes and of course, bragging rights! This event is hosted in partnership with Dunn Hill Farm in Berwick, Maine. The entry fee is $50 for pre-registration, or $60 day of the event, per team ($25-30/person). Space is limited so pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Enjoy food, drinks and music and tons of great corn hole while you play! Come show off your backyard cornhole skills and support a great cause while you do it. Event is held rain or shine, pre-registration is non-refundable, and we ask for no outside food and beverages.

Registration & donations are a 100% tax deductible. In order to minimize fees on all registrations to maximize donations we ask registrants to pay via check, Venmo, or Paypal. For questions or other accommodations, please contact Caleb Allen at 207-450-1900.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Our Programs:

The Angel Fund

The Angel Fund is at the heart of Annie’s Angels. It’s more than just financial assistance—it’s a lifeline for local families facing overwhelming challenges. Through your generosity, we’re able to step in and help with the unexpected burdens that come with illness, disability, and hardship.

Whether it’s paying for a single expense or offering ongoing support, the Angel Fund ensures that families in need can focus on what matters most—healing and hope.

Angel Pets for Vets

Angel Pets for Vets provides companion animals, helps provide service dogs and helps get companion dogs certified as service dogs for veterans through local rescue shelters and the veterans are loving it! To keep this program viable we need your help! PLEASE make a tax deductible contribution now.

Art for Angels

Arts for Angels ™ is a unique art program of Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund whose mission is to bring joy, self-expression, sense of calmness and meaningful connection to people in assisted and independent living, adult day-out, hospice, and senior centers through the process of creating art.

Annie's Helping Hands Oncology Program

Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund established Annie’s Helping Hands in 2012. Annie’s Helping Hands is a multidisciplinary holistic oncology program. Participants of the program are eligible to receive Massage, Reiki and Meditation therapies for up to 6 months. Services are provided by professionals you select and must have specialized training in oncology in their field.

Drumming for Parkinson's and
Elder Care

People affected with Parkinson’s experience shaking, tremors, muscle stiffness and loss of balance. As we get older, memory loss, sleep deprivation and loneliness slowly creep into our daily lives. The good news is these symptoms and more can be improved through rhythmic drumming.

Angel Fund

We invite YOU to become a beacon of hope for local families struggling financially through the darkness of a life threatening disease, illness or disability, YOU can be a connection neighbor to neighbor, friend to friend and business to business and we invite YOU to be part of a caring fundraising network.

Special notes:

Thanks to our local business owners for their contributions to this newsletter. If you have something to contribute email bill@anniesangels.org for consideration

If you have an expertise that could help a local family struggling financially through a life threatening disease, illness or disability and would like to share your time, talent or treasure simply email bill@anniesangels.org .

If you found this newsletter helpful or inspiring and would like to donate OR to find out more about Annie's Angels Memorial Fund visit www.anniesangels.org

For more Annie's Angels news and family stories visit www.anniesangels.org

Don't miss a second of Annie's Angels fun. Check out the entire list of events at www.anniesangels.org/events

"Annie’s Angels is Angel Hands, Angel Hearts working together to help friends in need."

Humbly Yours,
Bill DaGiau, Founder & President
Annie's Angels Memorial Fund Inc. a 501(c)(3) charity

Our Accolades:

Awarded: 2016 Lori Breard Achievement in Leadership Award

2016 Hampton Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award

2X TownSquare Media Year of Service Award Winner

2015 Exeter Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Business of the Year

3X United States Presidents Service Award for Volunteerism

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