Celebrate Fred's Birthday, Support Our Programs

It's that time of year again, another year around the sun and a time of reflection, not just from the standpoint of what I have been able to accomplish but more so about all that I want to do in the future.

The future is very different than I thought it would be. My family has a void and we miss our beautiful girl, Jaime. It's crazy to think that it has been almost 6 years since everything changed when my daughter, Jaime, was murdered in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 2018.

Last year I committed that every year moving forward I would celebrate and do so in ways that include honoring the memory of Jaime. For the last several years we have been awarding Scholarships to deserving students of ALL abilities. To date, we have given more than $150,000 in scholarships and continue to support this program. Last year we decided to add a new program in honor of Jaime’s love of dogs and that’s exactly what we did!

My wife and I started PAWS OF LOVE in 2022, in partnership with Moss Creek Goldendoodles, to help support families like ours who have been directly affected by gun violence. Since our dogs played such a big role in Jaime's life and our healing process, this program pairs families with furry friends to make indelible paw prints, during what will be one of the most difficult times of their lives.

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your generous support, we have been successfully matching adorable puppies with incredibly deserving families. Knowing that we are impacting these individuals' lives positively gives us comfort that we are honoring Jaime's legacy.

Through Paws of Love, not only does the recipient receive a puppy free of charge, but the first year of care is free as well. This includes vet bills, pet insurance, grooming, training, food, a crate, toys, and more! We also keep in touch with every recipient to make sure things stay on track with their new puppy.

Please know that our foundation is here for you should you be interested in applying to this special program. Jaime had the biggest heart and now can continue helping others, just as she always has! Visit orangeribbonsforjaime.org to learn more about Paws of Love, and feel free to contact us with any questions.

This year, my only birthday wish is that you help support Orange Ribbons For Jaime and DONATE TODAY.

With gratitude,

‘Orange Ribbons Dad’

Fred Guttenberg