Gavin is an Eagle Scout whose life was taken far too soon. On April 29, 2022, Gavin went storm chasing in Kansas with his friends Drake and Nic. They caught a tornado and had an amazing night! Tragically, just a few hours later, all three of their lives ended in a terrible auto accident.

We love Gavin and want to continue his legacy of kindness and volunteerism. Please join us in a Day of Cheerful Service in Gavin’s honor. A commitment to cheerful service is one of the central tenets of the Order of the Arrow – a Scouting honor society that Gavin joined in 2016.

There are three opportunities for you to help:

– Assemble care packages for the United Way of Lake County
– Participate in a session at Feed My Starving Children
– And/or make a monetary donation

If you are able to volunteer in person, we invite you to wear a shirt that honors Gavin in some way. Here are some suggestions:

– Scouting t-shirts
– Chicago Cubbies fan gear
– weather related shirts
– Woodland wear (green and white)
– Grayslake Central spirit wear (green and white)
– University of Oklahoma clothing (crimson and cream)
– the first annual Day of Cheerful Service shirt
– Super Mario Bros t-shirts (that one’s for Danny)
Any of these would bring smiles to our faces.

We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our communities. We are looking forward to giving back – and doing so in honor of Gavin’s kind spirit. Thank you!

Beth & Allan Short

#spreadkindnessforgavin

If you have any questions or are having difficulty signing up, please reach out to beth@theshortpeople.com

 

The first in person event will be held at the Grayslake Public Library located at 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. This event will be from 10am-12pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. Due to the space, we are limited to 60 participants. Note: you do not have to stay for the entire shift. Please register on this SignUpGenius link.