Jessica Redfield Ghawi, a victim of the Aurora shooting, is being commemorated with a charity sports equipment drive this weekend. The event, called the Jessica Redfield Ghawi giveSPORTS Equipment Drive, will be launched by the Colorado Avalanche through Kroenke Sports Charity.
The idea for the charity came from Jessica herself, following some brutal wildfires in Colorado. The teen aimed to help affected families by replacing lost sports equipment. Now, the charity has expanded to support local Denver children with A Precious Child, another non-profit organization.
Jay Meloff, Jessica’s old boyfriend, explains her mission on the event’s website, saying:
“Jessi realized that it’s the little things that make a big difference. She had such a passion for sports and she knew what an important role sports played in communities. She knew that sports are something that can really help kids bounce back, give them something to look forward to even in the worst of circumstances. Jessi was the most incredible giver I’ve ever met, and she was always looking to help others even when it wasn’t in her best interest to help. Her main focus was making sure that all these families that lost everything had the little things.”