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Join us this year and help do some good for the world!<\/h2>\n

April 25, 2026<\/h3>\n

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What is the Day of Cheerful Service About?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Just a bit of background about our son . . .<\/span><\/h4>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

We love Gavin and want to continue his legacy of kindness and volunteerism. Please join us in a Day of Cheerful Service in Gavin\u2019s honor. A commitment to cheerful service is one of the central tenets of the Order of the Arrow \u2013 the  Scouting honor society that Gavin joined in 2016.<\/p>\n

We are planning two opportunities for you to help with in 2026:<\/p>\n

– Participate in a session at Feed My Starving Children
\n– Spring clean-up & brush maintenance for the Wildwood Park District<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Scouting t-shirts
\n\u2013 Chicago Cubs fan gear
\n\u2013 Weather\/meteorology related shirts
\n\u2013 Woodland wear (green and white)
\n\u2013 Grayslake Central spirit wear (green and white)
\n\u2013 University of Oklahoma clothing (crimson and cream)
\n\u2013 Shirts from the First Annual Day of Cheerful Service
\n\u2013 Super Mario Bros t-shirts (that one\u2019s for Danny)
\nAny of these would bring smiles to our faces.<\/p>\n

We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our communities. We are looking forward to giving back \u2013 and doing so in honor of Gavin\u2019s kind spirit. Thank you!<\/p>\n

Beth & Allan Short<\/p>\n

#spreadkindnessforgavin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or are having difficulty signing up, please reach out to beth@theshortpeople.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a documentary that our son Evan made
\nabout the 2025 Day of Cheerful Service<\/h2>\n