Activists perish…but their vision lives on

The Petit family was struck by tragedy on July 23, 2007, wife Jennifer Hawke-Petit and two daughters Michaela, 11 and Hayley, 17 were killed in a home invasion. Father, Dr. William Petit Jr. was the only survivor. The murder trial is underway for ex-con Steven Hayes, while Joshua Komisarjevsky, also caught at the scene of the crime, awaits trail. Learn more about the trail and watch justice unfold.


http://abcnews.go.com/US/TheLaw/gruesome-petit-trial-testimony-suspects-snapped-photos-assaults/story?id=11710077

The suffering and lost of these activists is truly tragic.

Jennifer Hawke-Petit was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1999, leading Haley Petit, Michaela's to begin a fundraising charity for MS called Haley's hope at the age of 11. The charity raised over 30 thousand dollars for Multiple Sclerosis in six years!

Haley was set to attend Dartmouth College in the fall of 2007, and handed her charitable legacy to her younger sister Michaela, who was re-naming the charity "Michaela's Miracle.” Michaela planned to carry on the spirit of service and was greatly motivated by the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

The Petit Family Foundation (PFF) was established in 2008, to honor the memory of Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela. PFF wants to help with the education of young people, help those affected by chronic illness and help and protect those affected by violence.

 

PFF host events to raise funds to support their efforts, such as the annual golf tournament and 5k family run. Learn more about the foundation, get involved, and make a donation.

http://www.petitfamilyfoundation.org/.

Remember the good in all.