Continuing a Legacy of Education
The late Jan Dunn Keller was a third-grade teacher at Kelley Smith Elementary School, in Palatka, Florida. A Putnam County native, Jan was lauded by her co-workers and students as a caring, dedicated and skilled teacher. Following the career paths of her parents to whom were both Putnam County educators, Jan specialized in elementary education, and began her 15-year teaching career at Interlachen Elementary School and taught at Kelley Smith during her last four years.
A loving, caring daughter and mother of two children, Jan was known as a teacher who took the issues of her students to heart, and treated children in her care as her own. Jan loved teaching, the beach and was fond of the color green.
Jan's life was cut short on August 23, 2010, when she became the victim of a senseless act of domestic violence. In loving memory of Jan, an organizing committee of friends and family held the inagural Jan Dunn Keller Heels for Healing Walk/Fundraiser on February 12, 2011. Driven with a passion to continue her legacy of education, our community has responded with an unprescendeted outpouring of love and helped net $63,000 to-date.
Our goal for our fundraising events will focus on the importance of education with the hopes that participation and sponsorship will honor the memories of domestic violence victims and fulfill the need to provide the education, counseling, social services, and development of resources to empower the victims and their children. To help us meet our goal, we are partnering with the Putnam County District Schools and sponsoring anti-bullying education. Proceeds of this and other events will benefit future education efforts.
The success of our yearly events is credited largely to our sponsors, who lend their names and financial support to the event. We are hopeful you will join the list of sponsors who recognize the growing need to get involved. By participating as a sponsor, you and your organization will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts directed toward the supporters of the Jan Dunn Keller Heels for Healing Campaign.
The success of our yearly events is credited largely to our sponsors, who lend their names and financial support to the event. We are hopeful you will join the list of sponsors who recognize the growing need to get involved. By participating as a sponsor, you and your organization will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts directed toward the supporters of the Jan Dunn Keller Heels for Healing Campaign.
You can select the level of participation that best meets your needs, and be secure in the knowledge that your sponsorship fee will be used to help empower domestic violence victims.
We are counting on your support, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Phone 386-325-4734 or email heels4healing@gmail.com for additional information about our events and sponsorship opportunities.
Your efforts can make a difference in our communities, and help a victim unlock the golden door of freedom.
Sincerely,
Jan Dunn Keller – Heels for Healing Organizing Committee
