Jamie’s Smiles in Summary

Jameson Bates’ short 19 month life inspired his family to establish a memorial fund to award yearly grants to special needs programs and individuals.

Jamie’s Smiles is the name of the tax deductible fund established as his legacy.  The original memorial fund was created in the Spring of 2006 and in mid 2007 the endowment fund was finalized.  As of March 31, 2008, we have a total cash on hand of over $47,800 and have given away over $14,000 in grants and donations to assist special needs children’s programs.  It is our goal to raise a cash on hand of $120,000 to make the endowment fund perpetual and permanent so that two yearly $1,000 grants can be distributed to help special kids.  Beginning in the Fall of 2008, we will begin releasing a second $1,000 grant on a yearly basis.

Jamie’s Smiles Mission

Jamie’s Smiles’ mission is to supply supplemental funding to outstanding programs that benefit special needs children, through grants and other financial means.