What if you could help change the course of a child’s life forever? That’s exactly what Ed hopes to do. Ed, a retired science teacher and lifelong volunteer, knows the impact childhood trauma can have across a lifetime. His support of the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) is more than generous. It’s a tribute to someone he loved deeply and lost far too soon.
When Ed talks about why he gives, his answer is simple and profoundly personal. His late wife was a survivor of repeated sexual abuse as a young child in the 1950s, a time when support systems like RRCAC didn’t exist.
“It affected her for the rest of her life,” Ed shared. “And it affected those who loved her—me, her family, her friends.” That’s why today, he believes so strongly in the life-changing role Children’s Advocacy Centers play for children, families, and entire communities.
“Through gifts to Red River Children’s Advocacy Center, we can help kids for the rest of their lives. How often do you get a chance to do something like that?”
In honor of his wife’s legacy, Ed offers matching gifts, supports RRCAC through annual giving, and has made a long-term commitment through his estate plan. “Supporting RRCAC matters because we’re helping each other,” Ed said. “We’re supporting the kids and the people around them. And that makes our communities stronger.”
Through supporters like Ed, RRCAC can continue delivering critical, life-changing services to children and families across the region, ensuring every child has access to safety, healing, and hope.
How To Help
Early giving for Giving Hearts Day 2026 is now open, with the official giving day taking place Thursday, February 12, 2026. Donations made to RRCAC will directly support the organization’s ability to reach children and families, especially in moments when distance and access matter most.
To donate or learn more
To learn more or to partner with RRCAC on this need, please contact Sarah Matthews at sarah@rrcac.com.