Jazzy's
Day, a celebration of the life of Jasmyn Smith, was held in
Columbia's Makle Park on Saturday, August 24, with several hundred
people attending. Jasmyn, affectionately known as "Jazzy,"
passed away last year at age 11. The
event was sponsored by Aevidum, a national organization that
helps support children and young adults through troubled times. The
organization's philosophy is "I've got your back."
The event featured music by DJ Spins, and included a school supplies giveaway, face painting, a raffle, games, drinks, and a balloon release in remembrance of Jazzy.
The event featured music by DJ Spins, and included a school supplies giveaway, face painting, a raffle, games, drinks, and a balloon release in remembrance of Jazzy.
All of the 185 backpacks available were given away within the first 15 minutes of the event, to children waiting in line. The entire stock of 200 t-shirts made in memory of Jazzy sold out by early afternoon. A drill team from York's Crispus Attucks Association performed mid-afternoon, and balloons in Jazzy's favorite colors were released afterwards.
Rey Miranda offered face painting. Raffle prizes included a 42" flat-screen TV and two bicycles.
The website of Aevidum is www.aevidum.org.
An award designed by Jazzy's grandfather, Larry Phiel.
Jazzy's
family: L-R: Bonnie Smith (Jazzy's grandmother), Stephan Smith
(father), Lindy Smith (mother), Jada Smith (sister), Larry Phiel
(grandfather), Jailyn Smith (sister), Jean Phiel (grandmother)
Jada helps out.
Alexis and friends
Tasty sno-cone
Balloons in Jazzy's favorite colors.
Preparing for the balloon release
More balloons
Team Jasmyn
The t-shirts sold out by early afternoon.
Alexis, Shanon, Yvonne and Trinity
All smiles
David Duke and Alexis
Fish in the bag
The drill team from the Crispus Attucks Association in York performed . . .
Balloon release . . .
2 comments:
So awesome-what an awesome day! and what a turnoiut :) Luv to all of Jazzy's family....thanks for the awesome pics!
So glad that this family has been brave enough in the face of their loss to go forward with an event like this one. This not only keeps Jazzy's memory alive, it offers hope to children that struggle. It also appeared to help the parents come together, embracing a community based event. Everyone in attendance looked as if they were having a great time. Lots of laughter, food, and fun. Thanks to all those that helped this happen.
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