Honor • Hope • Healing
The Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders Foundation exists to honor a life of courage, compassion, and service by continuing work that uplifts others and strengthens community.
The gravesite monument of Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders stands as a lasting landmark of remembrance honoring her life, service, and ultimate sacrifice. It serves not only as a place to reflect on her legacy, but as a sacred community space for all fallen soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the Constitution of the United States. It's a place for families, veterans, and citizens to gather, reflect, and pay their respects, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Kennedy’s Kits is an educational outreach program that places coloring books and crayons into the hands of young learners, teaching the true meaning of Memorial Day through Kennedy’s service and sacrifice. The program helps children understand that Memorial Day is not just a day off, but a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation, while encouraging values of gratitude, respect, and patriotism.
Founded With Meaning and Purpose
Angel Moms of Waycross is a signature program of the Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders Foundation, established in response to the profound loss of Kennedy and grounded in a mission to transform grief into purpose-driven service.
Created by those who have personally experienced the loss of a child, this program provides structured peer support, outreach, and healing-centered engagement for grieving parents throughout Southeast Georgia.
Through Angel Moms and its broader initiatives, the Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders Foundation continues to honor Kennedy’s legacy by turning loss into lasting impact, supporting individuals in their healing journey while building a more connected and resilient community.
With continued support, Angel Moms of Waycross will expand its reach to serve more families and strengthen its peer-support network. Funding will support outreach and healing-centered gatherings that provide safe spaces for grieving parents. By investing in this program, partners help transform personal loss into collective strength—restoring hope and building a more compassionate, resilient community.
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