Hayden's Hope Awarded Jeannie Peeper Outstanding Community Involvement Award

Outstanding Community Involvement Award is presented to an organization, family or individual of promoting and maintaining a high standard of FOP community involvement that includes fundraising and/or awareness activities. To be eligible for this award, a major fundraising project must have been completed or exceptional FOP community service performed within the past five years.

Selection criteria are:
- Organized major fundraising or program-related activities to benefit the IFOPA in the past five years.
- Innovation and creativity in solving a problem or meeting a need in the FOP community.
- Encourages and engages in FOP volunteerism in the community.
- Has developed creative fundraising or awareness solutions that may serve as a model for others.
- Encourages and motivates others to assume leadership roles in philanthropy and increase community involvement.  

Hayden's Hope for FOP Research

Hayden at his 8th Grade Graduation June 2014

"Hayden's Hope was inspired by its namesake, Hayden Pheif, an adorable young boy who is now an amazing teen with FOP.  Hayden's Hope was started by Hayden's mother and father, who led fundraising efforts in Northern California with the help of many relatives and friends.  Year after year, Hayden's Hope provided significant revenue, which isn ow close to one million dollars in total donations.  These donations propelled the IFOPA mission forward.  All their efforts have helped bring FOP awareness to the forefront and these funds have significantly advanced FOP research.  Today, Hayden's Hope continues its efforts on-line with website and blog, while still raising awareness and funds for research and other IFOPA programs. "