On June 20, 2019 five members of Sailor Kate Ministry ( a family run organization from the state of Georgia) took a flight up to New York to present The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation with a home made, hand crafted quilt that Sailor Kate Ministry and other aligning organizations created for Gabriella Boyd and the rest of her surviving family. In addition to giving a one of a kind quilt that had squares (patch’s) that reflected Gabbys love for animals, her favorite color purple, and holy excerpts from the Bible; Sailor Kate also brought up 200 Teddy Bears to be donated to Children less fortunate and in need.
The visit was warm and welcomed, a blessing from above. Not only symbolically does a quilt provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort but figuratively the action of receiving this gift from an organization that also endured the mental and physical anguish of loosing a child affirmed that there was a bond shared by these two little angels similar to how sisters would come together to open up presents during the holidays or a birthday.
Gabriella’s quilt not only protects Gabby but provides a sense of comfort for her family and a safe haven for the silent majority of good parents who align themselves with The GBMF fighting to protect THEIR children, THEIR best interests,and trying to let THEIR voices be heard against an out dated, ineffective, bias and conflicted Family Court system.
Now, proudly The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation takes part and works with Sailor Kate Ministry to pay it forward to other individuals and families that have fallen on hard times by participating in making patch’s for different quilts. Together we are strong!
Thank you Sailor Kate & all the rest of the amazing people who participated!
God Bless,
The GBMF
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, and to the fathers who have stepped into the role of both mother and father.
Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers whose little angels have gained their wings — they are always watching over you, and they are so proud of you.
To the mothers still fighting the long battle in family court to be part of their child’s life, to those experiencing alienation, and to the parents who would give anything just to celebrate today with their children — don’t give up. Keep fighting. Even when it feels like nothing is changing, never lose hope. Your love, strength, and dedication matter more than words can express.
Today we celebrate every parent who continues to love unconditionally through pain, distance, loss, and hardship. You are seen, you are valued, and your fight matters. Happy Mother’s Day.
The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation was honored to be part of such an incredible event, surrounded by so many resilient individuals who refuse to give up and continue to fight for their right to be in their children’s lives. Together, your strength and determination inspire hope and change.
The founder of The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation, Stephen Boyd, shared his powerful story and the organization’s mission—to ensure that no other parent has to endure the pain that Steve and his family live with every single day.
Together, we can make a difference.
A heartfelt thank you to the National Parents Organization for inviting us to share our story and continue spreading our mission.
