A New Chapter for Cade’s Legacy
- michellekthrives
- Jul 24
- 3 min read
Introducing Cade's Light!
A fiscally sponsored non-profit partner of Embolden, WI EIN #: 80-0287566
Thank you so much for continuing to walk alongside our family as we honor Cade's life and legacy. When Cade died nearly five years ago, I never imagined that his light would continue shining so brightly through the lives of others.
Today, I'm excited to share where that journey has led with our new non-profit project, Cade's Light! Please read on to learn more.
With love and gratitude,
Michelle Kullmann, Cade's Mom
and the Cade's Light Advisory Board
Cade Reddington Be The Light Scholarship Fund Update
In thanks to the incredible generosity of so many, the Cade Reddington Be The Light Scholarship Fund on Bold.org is fully funded for the next FIVE years!
That means future students pursuing careers dedicated to helping others will continue receiving scholarships because of your support.
We have had approx 850 students apply for the scholarship since inception and have given out two $1000 scholarships each year for the last 4 years.
We invite you to meet the inspiring scholarship recipients whose lives have already been impacted by your generosity.
Cade's Light
Your Light Matters.
Protect it. Shine It.
While the scholarship remains an important part of Cade's legacy, thanks to your generous support, we realized we could make an even bigger impact. That's why we created Cade's Light— a fiscally sponsored nonprofit project of Embolden Wisconsin.
Through our signature Shine Your Light Youth Experiences, Cade's Light partners with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County to serve middle and high school students from families facing economic challenges.
Participants enjoy a memorable adventure they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience while learning, through Cade's story, interactive activities, and meaningful conversations, that their light matters, how to protect it, and how to shine it for others. They also receive take-home apparel and keepsakes that encourage them to carry these messages into their homes, schools, and communities, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the experience itself.
Cade's Light Apparel Shop is Open!
Every purchase helps spread Cade's message while making a direct impact. $10 from every item sold will help provide "Tell Your People You Love Them" hoodies for youth participating in our Shine Your Light Youth Experiences.
Wear your gear proudly and help share the messages that inspired the way Cade showed up in the world. And, when people ask about your gear, it opens the door to tell Cade's story - and remind someone that life is short, people matter, and their light matters too.
The online store is open through noon on August 15, and all orders will be processed after the store closes.
Doughnation Night at Ian's Pizza
Save the date
11/4 at Garver Feed Mill | 4-9 PM
Join us as we celebrate Cade's life and legacy on the 5th anniversary of his passing at our Doughnation Night fundraiser.
Enjoy Cade's favorite pizza, bid on our silent auction, shop Cade's Light merchandise, and help fund Shine Your Light Youth Experiences.
Can't make it? You can still support Cade's Light by making a donation, or shopping our online merchandise store.
Help Us Build an Amazing Online Silent Auction!
We'd love your help in making our Silent Auction (11/4-11/22) a success by donating a gift card, experience, service, themed basket, or a Shine Their Light Legacy Basket.
A Legacy Basket is a meaningful collection of a loved one's favorite things—a beautiful way to celebrate their life while supporting Cade's Light.
Whether it's favorite snacks, hobbies, books, sports gear, or local treasures, each basket tells a unique story and helps create unforgettable experiences for the youth we serve.
Click on the image to the right to download the Silent Auction Donation flyer.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping Cade's light continue to shine.
Click below to tell us about the item you'd like to donate!
Thank You for Helping Cade's Light Continue Shine
Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us ensure that Cade's legacy continues to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Contact: michelle@cadeslight.org
www.cadeslight.org
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