JUNE 2025

But you do see! Indeed you note trouble and grief,

that you may take it into your hands;

the helpless commit themselves to you;

you have been the helper of the orphan.

PSALM 10:14

Dearest Family Friendzy Donors, Captains, Fundraisers, Teammates, Auction Bidders, and Volunteers,

THANK YOU!!! Your time, energy, commitment and generosity helped us raise $184K! (If all our company matches come in!:) This will directly impact our families for 2026. Your generosity allows us to grow our mission! We couldn't have done it without your giving hearts, hard work, recruiting, sharing, volunteering, and spreading the word about WPRP! THANK YOU!

I pray your generosity will be returned to you in abundance. We are so grateful for you and promise to work diligently, using these funds to make the greatest impact possible for widowed families. We are working to increase the amount of families we can impact in 2026! In addition, our current families received a $500 stipend PER CHILD to pay for academic or extracurricular activities in this upcoming year. 32 children are impacted!

We have some open volunteer roles that require 1-3 hours each week:

• Newsletter/Communication Volunteer
• Office Admin Assistant (must be willing to drive to Choto area)
• Dedicated members to join next year's Family Friendzy Committee!

Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about these essential roles or click GET INVOLVED.

We are Searching for Family Friends! Please fill out an app if you are interested, or email stephanie@wprp.org to learn more!

In Christ,

Kelly Orrico

Executive Director

865-888-7274

kelly@wprp.org

2025 Family Friendzy Recap

This year, we had 3 rounds to determine the Knoxville Village Champs. All teams raised funds leading into the event to give them mulitipliers on their athletic points.

In round 1, teams competed for athletic points in the 10 games offered in hopes to make the top 10 to go to the playoffs. Their points combined with their dollars raised to provide their ultimate score.Teams that did not qualify for the playoffs came alongside any playoff team of their choice to help them move into the top two teams for the championship relay race.

The Championship Round Relay Race comprised all 10 sports challenges plus a 70-ft inflatable obstacle course!

Teams could use any athletes willing to help them win, and once again, the reigning champs took the trophy home!

2025 Knoxville Village Champs:

Siege of Supporters

That's right, for the THIRD year in a row, Siege of Supporters won it all!

But awarded 'Most Athletic Team' was Conklin's Crew, who taunts next year they are taking Siege of Supporters down!

Most Athletic Team: Conklin's Crew

A special congratulations and thank you to Team Chicago who was back with vengeance! All the way from Chicago, once again, they placed runner-up in the championship relay race!

You made a GIANT impact to WPRP, Team Chicago!

THANK YOU!

To see Team Pages CLICK HERE

We have some open volunteer roles that require 1-3 hours each week:

• Newsletter/Communication Volunteer
• Office Admin Assistant (must be willing to drive to Choto area and have excellent organization and computer skills.)
• Dedicated members to join next year's Family Friendzy Committee!

Also, We are Searching for Family Friends! Click to learn more or email stephanie@wprp.org!