Joseph "Daddy Joe" Vaughn

As most of you know my dad passed away early Thursday morning at Deaconess Hospital. After long consideration and an overwhelming showing of love and compassion I have decided to start this fund to assist in covering his funeral expenses. Being such a sudden event funds were not made available and has added an immense amount of undue stress as I attempt to navigate losing another loved one. My ultimate goal with this fund is to match every dollar given to Riley Hospital in my dad's name once his estate is settled as he would have wanted. After all, without Riley Hospital my dad would not have been able to positively effect so many lives.

My dad was one of the most loving individuals I have ever met, and will be forever missed by so many. I ask in this time of grief that everyone remember the good times with Joe and his ability to light up a room with his antics and stories. He would not want sorrow in these times, but togetherness and love. He will be missed dearly and will forever live on through our hearts and memories.

"We were all meant to shine as children do.

It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give

other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our fear,

our presence automatically liberates others."