The Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of its Back2School Backpack Giveaway, held on July 27th, 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Viles & Beckman Personal Injury Attorneys building in Fort Myers. This community-focused event provided over 250 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to children in the community. Additionally, extra backpacks and supplies were ordered and donated to a local church and Project Access with the Lee County School Board.
The event was a vibrant celebration that featured a range of activities including delicious food off the grill, refreshing Snow Cones from Kona Ice, engaging face painting, and much more. The atmosphere was filled with joy and gratitude, as evidenced by the heartfelt comments from attendees. Mike V., a local parent, shared his appreciation, saying, “Thank you all so much! My babies and me are extremely grateful for the backpacks and school supplies, and the food and activities – we had a blast!”
Founded in 2023 by Michael Beckman, Kayla Grayson, and the late Marcus Viles, the Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to pouring into the youth of the Southwest Florida community. With the mission of “Empowering Young Minds, Illuminating Futures,” the Foundation strives to empower underprivileged youth to reach their full potential. In just one year, the Foundation has raised thousands of dollars to support initiatives such as the Back2School event, scholarships for college-bound students, and various youth development programs throughout the community.
Michael Beckman expressed his pride and gratitude, stating, “It is an honor and blessing to be able to support children in our community. I am so proud of the team and all the hard work they put in to make such an impact. We will continue to grow this event bigger and better each year to continue impacting families in our community!”
With rising prices affecting many families, events like these are crucial in supporting parents and setting children up for success in the new school year. Another attendee, Melissa, echoed these sentiments, describing the event as “a wonderful gift and a lovely morning.”
The event was further enlivened by a live broadcast from 105.5 The Beat, adding to the community spirit. The Viles & Beckman Foundation extends a special thank you to its sponsors: Alpha Medicine & Rehab, PhysMed, Corrective Spine of Florida, Walker Advertising, and Viles & Beckman, LLC whose support was instrumental in making the event a great success.
For those interested in supporting the Viles & Beckman Foundation, donations can be made at https://givebutter.com/vbgivesback. Stay connected with the Foundation and follow their journey on social media.
