ABOUT
Gavin's Hugs
MISSION & HISTORY.
Gavin’s Hugs was established in October 2022 to honor the legacy of a beautiful young man who passed away much too soon. Gavin Christman was known for his kindness, his easy smile, and his warm hugs. He displayed an innate sense of compassion, awareness, and duty to those less fortunate. From a young age, Gavin showed an ability to make everyone around him comfortable with his words and actions. Gavin was the boy who stood up for others. He voluntarily carried classmates’ book bags for weeks as they recovered from broken limbs. He befriended the marginalized. He held his mom’s hand, even as a teenager.
As a Scout, Gavin took on the role of Den Chief where he worked with younger cub scouts to introduce them to the values of Scouting. You can learn more about Gavin, as well as share your own stories at www.gavinchristman.com
Gavin’s Hugs is a not-for-profit organization intended to preserve Gavin’s legacy by seeking to assist the less fortunate and underrepresented through charitable acts of kindness and financial assistance. Although we can never dream to do the good that Gavin would have done if he’d had the chance to live a long, full life, Gavin’s Hugs is one way we will seek to spread kindness and good in honor of Gavin. Friends have asked, “What will Gavin’s Hugs support?” While we still finalize the specifics, we envision the organization assisting children and families in need, particularly those who have experienced loss. Gavin was also concerned for the environment and supported groups interested in caring for our oceans and donated his own money to these causes. We will seek to support similar causes as we believe those are just a few of the many honorable things Gav would have done. We look forward to walking this journey with you and sharing the good deeds we can accomplish together.
Thank you for your support
Daniel P. Christman Michael D. Christman Dr. Peter J. Riga
President Vice President Trustee