1400s

As summer fades into fall and thoughts turn to getting the kids to school on time and the coming holidays, contributing to a worthy cause tends to fall down the list of priorities. This was not the case for the 1400′s as word of the organization has grown. In September, 1400′s received over $1,000 in from friends and anonymous contributions:

• A nurse in North Dakota donated $100 after learning about the 1400′s from a board member. “A few weeks (after telling her about the 1400′s), she handed me a check and said she had been thinking about what we are doing and really liked what it was all about.”
• A local bar owner decided to donate a portion of revenue generated from an entertainment video game to the 1400′s.  Her contribution totaled $400.
• A mother familar with the 1400′s and the people involved with it contributed $200 “because she thinks it is so great what we are doing.”
• An anonymous contribution totaling $400 arrived lated in the month and we would like to take this moment to thank them.

1400′s is dedicated to assisting those who, due to extuanating circumstances, are unable to fend for themselves or provide for their families.  Support is provided in the form of monetary stipends or equipment, depending on the unique needs of the case.

If you would like to contribute, please see our Contribution page for more information on how to support 1400′s.

When it comes to the kind of support provided by the 1400′s, it does not always come down to financial aid.  In the case of Sarah Schneider, a high school sophomore, she lost something no amount of money could replace:  her father.

Some of the best memories Sarah has of her Dad involve the outdoors.  The two were very unselfish with their time and helped those less fortunate through a local non-profit organization called Sporting Chance, a club that provides hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing opportunities to people with special needs.  Sarah continues the unselfish giving of her time by being a camp counselor for young kids and participating in Sporting Chance.

One of Sarah’s passions, that was instilled in her by her Dad, is archery.  Her father passed away unexpectedly five years ago but her passion for the sport lives on.  She has outgrown her youth bow and that’s where the 1400s stepped in.  The organization purchased a new
Diamond Razor Edge with a three-pin sight, quiver, and arrow rest.  The 19″ – 29″ draw adjustment is ideal and should last for many seasons to come.

Sarah received her new bow today and she was very happy and excited to try it out. Tonight we went down to the Nishu archery range and she tried it out and loved it. Her brother Michael came down to help her out. She enjoyed it thoroughly and shot until her arm got sore. Thank you all so very much for your kindness and generosity. We are so blessed. Her dad would be so proud of her and I am too.
Sincerely, Gloria Schenider

Jennifer Lukach of Stanley, North Dakota is to receive the initial gift of support from the 1400′s. Six years ago Jennifer was diagnosed with Clark’s Level 1 Melanoma and earlier this year, the cancer reappeared as an incurable metastic melanoma.

Jennifer began chemotherapy in June and receiving medicinal treatments that showed promise in clinical trials. This is a difficult time for Jennifer, her husband Matt, and their two year old daughter, Sophie.

This gift is special for the 1400′s because it is the organization’s first, but the reality is that much more is needed. Click here if you would like to learn more about the Lukach family.

Lifelong friends, gathered in Room 1400, found themselves reflecting on those who had fallen on hard times and wishing they could help.  Together they founded this 501(c)(3) charitable organization to help those who, due to no fault of their own, were unable to help themselves.

We are actively seeking fundraising support so if you have an event in need of a cause, please use our contact form to get the conversation started.