The MegaHug Fund was established in honor of Keith, Katie, and Megan Harrell. An alumni family and longtime supporters of ChildStrive.

The Harrell family’s desire to establish a fund at ChildStrive stemmed from the support they received from the therapists that worked with Megan in helping her meet milestones, the care and coaching Keith and Katie received to help them be the best parents they could be for Megan, as well as the impact they have witnessed staff having in the lives of the thousands of families served over the years that the Harrell’s have been involved in the ChildStrive community. It is their hope that the MegaHug Fund will help the organization’s team of talented, dedicated employees advance their skills and knowledge to continue to provide children and families with the high-quality services that the organization has offered since its founding in 1963.

These funds will be used to help defray the costs of continuing education expenses for ChildStrive employees, as well as to provide a resource for associated expenses such as books and supplies. ChildStrive employees may apply at any time during the year as funds will be given on a rolling basis. The amount of funds paid to the recipient(s) will depend on employee need and the amount available in the fund. ChildStrive will make every attempt to increase award amounts for employees as the MegaHug Fund continues to grow