Fenton Dawson Memorial Volleyball Tournament

Many of you know that I lost one of my people, Fenton Dawson, to the Flight 5191 crash at Bluegrass airport on August 27, 2006.
For the next 10 years we would host the Fenton Dawson Memorial Volleyball Tournament in his honor, donating $10k to high school volleyball teams and then to the preservation fund for the University of KY arboretum Flight 5191 Memorial.

On October 3, the Fenton Dawson Memorial crew is participating in a Habitat for Humanity Ladies Only Build.
We would be honored if you would join us!
You’d need to create a profile by using the link below and then go to ‘Opportunities’ and register for the build on Oct 3.
Again, this is for the ladies and dang, you know I’d love to squeeze you tight that day!

Volunteer | Lexington Habitat for Humanity Driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live, Lexington Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build and repair homes.

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In honor of Fenton, on this 15th anniversary of the crash Flight 5191 - I wanted to give a shout out to all you FDMVTers out there! While we may not be able to hug our family and friends as frequently as we’d like these days, there is NOTHING to stop you from sending a simple text letting someone know you’re thinking about them.
Spread the love, y’all! This world needs you more than ever!!
We miss you!

We ask that you keep one of our FDMVT family members, Kevin Michaux, and his family, in your prayers and hearts.
Kevin, please know that we love you and we are here for anything you need.

Remembering a best friend, lost to gun violence Lexington Police have opened up 32 homicide investigations so far in 2020. The most recent happened in the early hours of Sunday morning along Payne Street.

I am really missing my FDMVT'ers about now! I hope you all have had an incredible summer so far!
Please don't forget to high five, laugh, celebrate, and hug your friends this summer - actually, any time you have the chance.

I'm not sure you know this.
The last night Fenton spent with his family and friends was at Picnic with the Pops. It is an event that means as much to us as our tournament did.
If any of you are at Picnic with the Pops on Friday the 18th and see a group of FDMVT shirts hanging in the lawn - it's us, celebrating Fenton!
PLEASE come give us a hug! We would LOVE to see you!

2nd round of pics up! That's all I have, folks!
I hope you love them!
Again, thank you for 10 amazing years!

That's Game & Match. . .

FIRST ROUND OF PICS GETTING READY TO GO UP!
PLEASE TAG YOURSELVES!
I have one more card to go through after this one! I promise I'll try to get to it today!
Y'all look reeeeeeeeaaaaaal nice!

A huge congratulations to our tournament winners yesterday!!
A - Division - Fatuuuuuu
B - Division - YALC!
C - Division - Good Times

I'm sitting here drinking a margarita, same as I have done for 10 years after this tournament.
It's different.
It's our last "post-tournament after-party."
Because you all have been so much a part of US, I will tell you this:
You showed up. Old. Returned. Brand new.
You hugged us.
You told stories - not just about Fenton but about the past 10 years of this tournament and how much you've been a part of celebrating him.
You've helped us answer questions like, "Why do you do this?" "How has this helped?" "Does it get any easier?"
Whether you were a first time player or celebrating a decade, YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY EVERY REASON WHY WE DID THIS.
EVERY ONE OF YOU came into this tournament and helped us celebrate Fenton; through your friendship, stories, hugs, and competition, but most of all, your commitment to making this the most LOVED tournament in the State.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Thank You for allowing us to make Fenton a part of your lives.
Thank you for helping us heal.
Thank you for being such a huge part of OUR lives.
Thank you for keeping Fenton in your hearts.
Please always remember that life can change in a split second.
Hug each other. Love each other.
Be family.
It is truly the best gift on earth.
And always. ALWAYS, bring your A-game.

Our love,
Stephanie, David, Susie, Christie, Lisa & Mike.