Rett’s Roost receives $19K from Liberty Mutual Fundraiser
by: Christian Seeber
DOVER – Rett’s Roost announced a recent donation of $19,000 from the Dover office of Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Rett’s Roost is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides a sanctuary for families with children afflicted by cancer, offering a community of loving kindness and supportive activities in a peaceful, natural setting to ease their experience with the disease.
Participants raised $9,500 during the 21st annual Mulligans event, which included a golf tournament at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in Rye Aug. 29, and other fundraising activities throughout the preceding weekend. Liberty Mutual matched all donations, totaling a record $19,000 gift.
“We value the opportunity to come together as an organization and community to support such a great cause. Rett’s Roost plays an integral role in support of families afflicted with childhood cancer and we’re proud to help,” said Mark McVeigh, senior vice president of distribution for Liberty Mutual benefits.
“Liberty Mutual and the event participants took me by surprise with their kindness and generosity toward Rett’s Roost,” said Deana Cavan, co-founder and executive director of Rett’s Roost. “We are truly humbled by the award and inspired to use it to make next year’s retreats better than ever.”
Rett’s Roost was founded in 2015 by Jim and Deana Cavan, who invested their time and money to get the program off the ground. The organization has already held a number of retreats for bereaved families and families with cancer survivors. All money contributed to Rett’s Roost supports these retreats. For more information, including how to contribute, visit www.rettsroost.org.