The Beau Bear Foundation

Reserve a table and invite your people! 💙 It will be an incredible night of food and entertainment benefiting families all over the nation and right here in Hood County. We had 3 families lose a child over the holiday weekend. Please consider donating or being part of this event!

Happy heavenly birthday, our blue eyed boy. 💙🐻

“My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭57:7‬

Our God turns what the enemy meant for evil, for good. We are honored to walk this road with Him beside us, behind us and before us. He is using for His glory.

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Incredible effort and tons of time went into . We are so grateful that was on the receiving end of such generosity. The impact will go so far to help families of child loss.

Thank you to all who came out to support and have a good time! It was an incredible show and 2 separate storms split for us 🙌🏻⛈️. Thank you Lord!

Make sure to grab your tickets! We’ll see you at the Hood County Stampede that is benefiting The Beau Bear Foundation. We have seen some much heartache this week, to dear friends and strangers. If you can’t make it, consider donating to our nonprofit so that we can bless these families who are navigating the unimaginable, the loss of a child.

The Hood County Stampede Xtreme Ba****ck Charity Rodeo benefitting The Beau Bear Foundation is just 2 days away. We are on track to sell out by showtime with hundreds of tickets already sold. There will only be a limited number of tickets available for sale at the gate. Tickets purchased in advance are the only way to guarantee entry.

Gates open at 6 PM and showtime is 7:30 PM. $15 for Adults 13+ and $10 for Kids, children 3&U get in free. You can add-on a BYO Cooler ticket for $20 and pack any & all of your favorite refreshments (NO GLASS PERMITTED).

This is going to be another world-class event with family-friendly entertainment, great fellowship and engagement with our community, and the top professional ba****ck athletes in the world facing some of the rankest stock in rodeo.

Learn more at www.hoodcountystampede.com

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Tomorrow is Lemonade Day!! 🍋

Stop by the StoneWater Church parking lot tomorrow from 10:00-2:00 for some delicious lemonade, served up by these three cuties!

10% of proceeds go to The Beau Bear Foundation and the rest goes towards new sports equipment for each of the boys!

They’d love your business! 🍋💛

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Sharing at Career Day was an honor! A wonderful opportunity to teach the kids about what a nonprofit is and what we do at the . The kids got to dream of ways to help others and the community by creating their own nonprofit with a group of their peers. I loved seeing their hearts for those in need! 💙

Race day was all we hoped it would be! The Lord kept us from rain, our volunteers showed up early and served with joy, the participants were flexible and energetic! We were able to raise awareness and funds that will help with our mission: to walk beside and support families who tragically lose children.

Thank you to our sponsors: Daffan Cooling & Heating First National Bank of Granbury TX BerryandBerry Dental Dr. Andrew Miller The Vaughn Family

Thank you to the StoneWater Grill Team for incredible breakfast and Funky Monkey!

And a huge shout out to James Hudson and Tricia Hollums Bullard for creating and dreaming and executing with me!

This is going to be SUCH a fun family event! Make sure you grab your tickets at the link below, proceeds go back to our foundation!

We are honored to be the beneficiary of Hood County Stampede this year! The Stampede is family friendly and an absolute blast! Get your tickets and mark your calendar for a day of rodeo with your friends and family!

Start making your plans, Saturday, May 25th is coming at us fast. Only 6 weeks and counting until the 2024 Hood County Stampede Xtreme Ba****ck Charity Rodeo benefitting The Beau Bear Foundation at Reunion Grounds by HCLRA. Tickets are on sale now. Get all of the details, including tickets at www.hoodcountystampede.com

See Visit Granbury for all Memorial Day Weekend events happening that weekend!

Last Hail Mary!!! We are currently sitting at #13. Voting closes this Sunday March 31st at MyGivingCircle and we could be sharing in a $60,000 grant with your help at https://mygivingcircle.org/the-beau-bear-foundation

And every dollar equals a vote!

A donation of $100 means an extra 100 votes. Based on the current votes, if we raise $2,689 in donations it will mean 2,689 votes and we make the top 10!

All we need to do is finish as a Top #10 USA and Canadian charity to get a grant.

Thanks for your generous support and please remember to vote and donate at https://mygivingcircle.org/the-beau-bear-foundation

Nominate The Beau Bear Foundation to share $1,000,000 in grants and donations Help them share in $500,000 worth of grants

5k race medals 🏅 and 1k key chains are here! We have our race day shirts ordered along with some other merch I know y’all will love!

You can sign up and run with us on April 27th OR whenever you are located across the nation! Grab a group of buddies and support our cause!

Raise money for families who have experienced child loss and allow us to walk with them as they navigate a terribly difficult season.

Tag a friend and register today!!!! 💙🐻🏃 Or donate at beaubearfoundation.com

https://beaubearfoundation5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16128

It is certainly not a coincidence that the date of this publication is February 17th .
Our 4 year reminder that our son went to be with Jesus.
God’s power, sovereignty and goodness on display.
He has transformed our hearts, our lives and has taken our worst nightmare and turned it to good.
Thank you all for your support for us and the 💙🐻.

Check out this beautiful article put out.

https://www.hcnews.com/stories/worth-every-penny,29166?fbclid=IwAR1Dzl4ifErF-x2jtNZqdEDledfPesgNJ42ukQNj1gncxqTlkrvZT0DLj3o_aem_Ad_-l5Q9kISqwvee1nmlymetc3nWHa_nwqzxrMmYUN0J8h2Q8lf8rEBO9a1vEWo1RbA&mibextid=RtaFA8

Y’all! We made it to number SIX!!!!! Make sure to get your vote in! And every dollar what you give is an EXTRA vote! Even if it’s $5, it makes a difference!

🎉️️🎉️Last Friday we launched our $100,000 in 100 Hours Donation Challenge - so far we've raised about $80,000. There’s now less than 24 hours to go t, and we need your help to raise the final $20,000 – mygivingcircle.org/donate

🔥🔥 Let's keep the momentum going and reach the $100,000 target by Tuesday at midnight. Support a charity you love with a donation at mygivingcircle.org/donate.

🚀👏 All the money collected goes the charity you donate to, plus we add a vote for every $ you give - AND if we reach our $100,000 target, we will DOUBLES all the donation votes received during the challenge! 💖 💖 Donate now at mygivingcircle.org/donate

⭐🌈The finish line is in sight, and with your generous support, we can cross it together! Please share this post with your family and friends asking them to donate too.

🙌 Let's make this happen!

💖Choose one of the wonderful charities below or another of your choice:

Border Horse Slaughter Rescue
Kabul Small Animal Rescue
Saving Huey Foundation
Stone Valleys Ray of Hope Equine Rescue
Rocking R Ranch and Rescue, Inc.
The Beau Bear Foundation
Rabbit Rescue Incorporated
Solid Rock Community School
Gentle Giants Elephant Stay Home Project
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County
Tysons Love and Hope on Wheels, Founded By Denise Stewart
Red Orchard Animal Rescue
Big Guy, Littles World Sanctuary
Chatons Orphelins Montréal - COM - Réseau d'entraide, sauvetages, adoptions
APFED - American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
Donkey & Draft Rescue
Pumpkin's Acres Rabbit Rescue
Healing Animal SCARS - Sonya's Cat rescue group
Nonhuman Rights Project
Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary
Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions
RedHead Strays helping Stray Cats Strut
WOLF Sanctuary
Project ComeBack
Victorian Dog Rescue
Til The Cows Come Home
DARE Inc
NZAVS
Action for Dolphins
L'Arche Australia
Our Haven Wildlife Shelter Inc
Deedlebug Cat Rescue Perth
Cat Haven WA
AusCam Freedom Project អង្គការសេរីភាពកម្ពុជាអូស្ត្រាលី
Minton Farm Animal Rescue Centre
SMART Animal Sanctuary & Rehoming Centre R251000078
No Pup Cleft Behind Inc.
SAFE Hedland
Port Stephens Koala Hospital
Community Flights
Fletcher Street Cottage
ACT Pet Crisis Support
Angel Rescue Toowoomba
Northern Beaches Community
Lamb Care Australia
Care Kits for Kids Qld

The sun is out and spring is upon us! And our team is putting finishing touches on our 1st annual 5K! 🐻💙🏃
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If you are looking to get your body moving, to get outside or seeking a good challenge for yourself and/or your family, look no further!

The 1st annual Beau Bear 5K and 1K Fun Run is happening Saturday, April 27th!

And we are very proud and excited to give you an awesome opportunity to raise money for our non-profit and have a great time while doing it.

There will be music, food trucks and a good time for a great cause!

Whether you chose the 5K (3.1 mile) or 1K, remember that you can race, run, jog or walk! We just want to see you out on the course!

https://beaubearfoundation5k.itsyourrace.com/register/

We are asking all of our supporters to VOTE and we could be My Giving Circle’s next grant recipient, which would make waves for families across the nation! 

Remember:
* ya’ll can vote once a week for free
 
*   ya’ll can donate and My Giving Circle will add 1 Vote for every $ you give, even more for regular giving. Money that goes to BBF AND gets us more votes!

Please vote for us to share in $500,000 at link 🔗 in bio or link below!

https://mygivingcircle.org/the-beau-bear-foundation

Our OG school. The people who loved us when we were brand new to Texas. The school who carried us and cared for us when we lost Beau Bear. We love you Brawner Elementary School. Thank you for your intentionality with your families and students!

Brawner Elementary raised $4,529.05 for The Beau Bear Foundation, whose mission is to bless grieving families after the sudden and tragic loss of a child.

For more information on the Beau Bear Foundation, visit www.beaubearfoundation.com

Brawner loves the Mills Family!! 💙🐻

The coolest penny war moment yet…this sweet Kinder student brought a jug that her grandfather has been collecting pennies in for over 40 years! $300 and 30,000 points to help her class win! 🥇
What an example of generosity and kindness!
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A huge and sincere thank you to the Hood County Stampede for selecting our non-profit as their beneficiary this year. Their mission is to assist the needs of Hood County, Texas thru an annual, first-class, family-friendly rodeo in Granbury, TX, in addition to other fundraising events throughout the year. Net proceeds are invested back into the community towards local children’s charities, helping children in need, and scholarships while preserving the cowboy culture way of life.

There will be 2 incredibly fun and family friendly events coming up that you won’t want to miss! We are so grateful!

It's our pleasure to announce our 2024 beneficiary. The Beau Bear Foundation. The Hood County Stampede Board of Directors reviewed submitted applications and selected this impactful organization born from tragedy in Hood County.

Founded by the Mills family following the tragic loss of their youngest child in an accidental drowning. The way their family, friends, and community rose up to embrace and support them during an unimaginable time was so powerful that they wanted to find a way to give back and provide that to other families who may find themselves in the tragic and unforeseen loss of a child. The Beau Bear Foundation serves its mission through financial aid, resources, support, and more.

While it is our prayer that you and your families never need such services, The Hood County Stampede is honored to lift up an organization that is fulfilling an important need within our community. Proceeds from the HCS Charity Rodeo and Diamonds & Denim Fundraising Gala will be donated to the Beau Bear Foundation.

Learn more: https://www.hoodcountystampede.com/beneficiary

Scheming and dreaming with venue about one heck of a good time, all to raise awareness and money for !

Keep your eyes open for a live music, live auction, great food event coming your way this fall!

Thank you Steve, Joni, Brett Berry and your crew for believing in our mission and all the fun and love you bring to our community.

Penny Drive ready! 💙🐻 This is Brynlee. She lost her little brother, Bennett Bear. Brynlee and her beautiful mama, Shelby, have walked through loss that is so deep.

But their joy tells you of their Jesus.

Thank you Shelby for leaning into Jesus and being an incredible mother. I am honored to call you friend!

“We had a great conversation this morning about the foundation and how this money is going to help so many families that are going through great loss, much like what she went through with her Bennett Bear. She is so excited to put this money in her class bucket and is on the hunt for more! ❤️”
- Shelby Harris

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1-2-3-4 we declare a penny war!

Raising awareness about our foundation and raising money to help families in our own community and across the nation.

If your student attends or , there will be a friendly competition among classes!

Whoever raises the most money will get one heck of a party 🎉!

And will be able to help so many families with the funds our local schools and their students bring in.

Search the cracks of your car and under the cushions of every couch! 🪙💲💰!

Not an elementary student but still want to give?! Click the link to donate!

Great news! is now set up to receive donations on Venmo and PayPal. The last 4 days, we have received 5 families who have lost children over the holidays. Your gift means more than you could ever know. A one-time or a monthly gift provides relief, lightens the burden and allows BBF to speak into these families, providing hope and the light of Jesus. 💙🐻

As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support of The Beau Bear Foundation. Your generosity has played a crucial role in helping us provide comfort, resources, and a sense of community to families navigating the profound and heart-wrenching journey of child loss.

This year, your contributions have made a tangible impact on the lives of those we serve. We've witnessed firsthand the healing power of a compassionate community. Families have found solace in connecting with others who understand their pain, and individuals have gained valuable tools to navigate their grief journey.

Your support has enabled us to expand our reach, ensuring that more families receive the support they need during one of the most challenging times of their lives. We are continually working to create a space where individuals can share their stories, find understanding, and discover pathways toward healing.

As we reflect on the year's accomplishments, we want you to know that your commitment to The Beau Bear Foundation has made a lasting impact. We are dedicated to providing ongoing support and resources, and we remain committed to our mission of helping families cope with the profound loss of a child.

The rate at which we are getting calls, emails and texts is rising very quickly and we are in desperate need of your help to continue to aid these families that so badly need support. Please consider being a one-time or monthly giver or one of our sponsors. paypal.me/beaubearfoundation

In the coming year, we have exciting plans to expand our services and reach even more families in need. We plan to have several fundraising events and would love to your continued support will play a vital role in making these initiatives a reality.

If you have any specific questions about what we do or would like more information on how your donations are making a difference, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] and visit our website at BeauBearFoundation.com.

Once again, thank you for your compassionate heart and unwavering support. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season.

Warm regards,

Alicia Mills

Co-Founder and CEO

The Beau Bear Foundation

[email protected]

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Here’s a New Year goal for you: train to run or walk The Beau Bear Foundation 5K! Sign up with your spouse, a group of friends or your family! 🐻💙🏃‍♀️
Comment and tag a friend and let’s pack the course!

https://beaubearfoundation5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16128

Beau Bear Foundation 5K Saturday, Apr 27, 2024

Friends! We are thrilled to announce our First Annual Beau Bear Foundation 5K! 🏃‍♀️💙🐻

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 27th and get ready to race! We will be having a 1 mile fun run as well as a 5K that will be around The Square and park trail.

This is an incredible opportunity to do something fun with your friends and family or co-workers and all proceeds go straight back to our foundation!

Enter Code 5OFF for $5 off before Christmas!

I love to run and I love to help families walk through loss of a child. This event is going to bless so many!

Register NOW! And share share share! 🗣️

Link in BIO or comment RACE and I will send you the link!

Visit Unblemished and my dear friend Stephanie for all your holiday sprucing! 💙