Ways to Honor a Child’s Memory | Josh Rojas Foundation

Trees can be planted at churches, schools or town halls
Memorial bricks can be purchased at local stadiums or venues
Town parks can have benches dedicated, or fields dedicated, etc.
Zoos often have benches dedicated to children
Classmates can order and wear wristbands, nametags, etc. in memory of their friend
Car washes or street dances can be held, and the money donated to the family
Charitable donations can be made in the child’s name
Masses can be offered in a child’s memory
Cards and notes can be made and sent to the family
Clothing drives can be held in their honor
Donate blood
Donate to a shelter or food cupboard in their name
A page can be dedicated in the school yearbook
Awards can be given in honor of the child
A candlelight remembrance ceremony can be held
A fund can be established to assist with expenses
Ribbons can be placed around trees throughout a neighborhood or town
Streets can be renamed after a child
Jersey numbers can be retired in memory of the child
Sport seasons can be dedicated to the child
Books can be purchased and donated to school or town libraries in memory of the child
Donation can be made to the child’s siblings (college funds, etc.)
Scholarships can be created in the child’s name
Computer labs or equipment could be donated in their honor
Athletic tournaments can be created or renamed in memory of the child
Train for/participate in an athletic, musical or artistic competition; dedicate your performance to the child.
Lifesaving equipment can be donated to fire departments, hospitals or schools in memory of the child