Eli’s Village

20/04/2026

Hey all!! LAST CALL to order books through the link below. So far we’ve collected around 10 books and over $300 to purchase books. I’ll be purchasing later this week and closing this out on WEDNESDAY 4/22/26.

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. These books are so cute and great quality! We will be so happy to share with families in May as we remember Eli.

We’re currently collecting books for the families we serve through Eli’s Village 💙

These books go directly to children in the hospital and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House—bringing a little comfort during some really hard days.

If you’d like to be a part of this, you can sponsor a book here (message me for the address):
📚 https://paperpie.com/brandpartner/P14365/event/4084814/bookshelf/91487

Or sponsor a book through a donation:
💳 https://www.elisvillageforever.org/donate

Our goal is to gift 50 books! Every book makes a difference. Thank you for continuing to show up for these families with me!

04/04/2026

We’re currently collecting books for the families we serve through Eli’s Village 💙

These books go directly to children in the hospital and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House—bringing a little comfort during some really hard days.

If you’d like to be a part of this, you can sponsor a book here (message me for the address):
📚 https://paperpie.com/brandpartner/P14365/event/4084814/bookshelf/91487

Or sponsor a book through a donation:
💳 https://www.elisvillageforever.org/donate

Our goal is to gift 50 books! Every book makes a difference. Thank you for continuing to show up for these families with me!

14/12/2025

What an exceptional day! We had a remarkable turnout. Thank you to everyone who braved the cold weather for this event. Congratulations to all our winners. A sincere appreciation to those who cooked, served, and cleaned up! Special thanks to Pat and Connie Berry, Joann Sanders, Larry Blevins, Rhonda Elliott Blevins, Lauren Myers, and to Vette City Home Improvements for providing drinks. Further acknowledgments will be made, but for now, let's get warm! Please tag yourself and post your photos in the comments. Thank you for being our community ❤️💙

13/12/2025

Happy tournament day! Thank you Burton Creations for designing and creating this years awards! Shout out Zachary Berry and Prodigy Disc for this years custom disc.

We’ve got around 60 players out on the course today, thank you Kevin Vashon and Vette City Disc Golf

Thank you , Bratcher Construction, EFI Fencing inc, Bobby Reynolds, and our many many hole sponsors for making today possible. More recognition to come!

02/12/2025

It’s and we can’t think of a better day to ask for your support! We’re about a week and a half away from tournament day! We love for you to sponsor a hole, sponsor a family ($250), or any other way you’d like to support us. All moneys go directly toward helping families who are experiencing hospital stays due to congenital heart defects. More info about what we do can be found on our website at www.elisvillageforever.org

18/11/2025

Players packs are in for the 4th Annual CHD awareness for Eli’s Village disc golf tournament on Dec 13,2025

We are still looking for hole sponsorships and event sponsors.
Hole sponsorships are $50 per hole with a sign promoting/thanking you for sponsoring

Title sponsorships will have 3 different levels (100,250,500) and will include a sign on a hole, get recognized at the players meeting, will get a thank you letter and item in the mail or special delivered.

If you would like to be a sponsor please reach out to Zachary Berry or Samantha Berry.

Link for tournament registration below.

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/4th_Annual_CHD_Awareness_for_Eli_Village_2025

15/06/2025

Thanks for having us! It was a blessing being able to pass out snacks and provide smiles. Eli was remembered and celebrated in every conversation.

25/05/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I’ve debated on what to say as this day approached. I decided that I’d share a journal entry in a hope that what I’ve been working through, will be what someone else needs to hear. Eli is missed, there are days when we can honor his memory and days when all we can do is just be. Both are important. Yesterday, as Zach and I discussed how we would honor Eli, we settled on just being.

May 24,2025
Grief is funny, I found a tiny sand dollar and smiled. 10 minutes later I accidentally crushed it… and I ugly cried.
Three years, 1,096 days … The more days pass the more I feel like it’s all been a fever dream. I can’t remember certain things yet somehow I remember it all. The pain. The happiness. The moments I wish I would have done more. The moments I let depression steal. I remember the good. I remember Eli’s smile and his laugh. Sometimes I feel I don’t want to remember, I’d rather he be here making more memories. But if memories are all I have, then I guess that will have to do.

I wonder if Eli would’ve loved the beach. If he would laugh at his dad trying to catch crabs. At me for being freaked out when a school of fish passed me.

Over the last year I have really tried focusing on the concept of "be where your feet are", being present in the moment both physically and mentally. We all get caught up in the "what ifs" of life, thinking 5 steps ahead, planning, anxiously worrying about the future and about the past- while these things are sometimes important they can rob us of the joy of being in the moment.

I could go on and on but I want to make sure you get the point, take the opportunity to be present while your life is happening, so that when memories are all you have, you have the most vivid ones.

I leave you with one last thing. Shortly after Eli's passing mine and Zachary Berry favorite band Judah & the Lion released a song "Be Here Now", it is my comfort and my reminder and I share it with you.

https://youtu.be/9usP5oEJ4G0?si=TqINuEo5Np_vf5MU

06/02/2025

Hi Friends! Heart month has kicked off and we will be celebrating Heart Week next week, so stay tuned!

For now, I want to remind you that if you supported Eli’s Village this past year and need a donation receipt for taxes- please message me!

23/12/2024

This is a very special donation! A few weeks ago a little girl celebrated her 8th birthday. Instead of gifts, her and her family asked for donations for Eli’s Village! Because of their generous hearts we will be able to bless many child heart patients and families. Over 60 items and $150 in monetary gifts! I am blown away by this family’s generosity. This year for Eli’s birthday (12/28), we’ve decided to keep spreading cheer and we will be making a donation to the hospital and Ronald McDonald house. Thank you so much for your support and for making a little magic happen!

15/10/2024

On October 15th, we join the global to remember babies lost too soon. Light a candle at 7 p.m. in your time zone and help create a wave of light across the world. Together, we can honor the CHD warriors who are no longer with us but will forever remain in our hearts. 🕯️

15/10/2024

Just a reminder for tonight's event. The location for this year's event is Phil Moore Park at Shelter 1. The address is 7101 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton,Ky. We look forward to seeing everyone there!