The newest water well is now complete! This well was funded in partnership with the Alyssa Ferguson World Changers Fund (www.alyssasfund.com) and the Vacation Bible School children from the Fergusons’ church at First Colony and Living Water International. The well is in a small village in India. While they sometimes had government water, it often ran dry, leaving the middle school with no water for months for cleaning, cooking, or toileting (they would just go outside to use the restroom on the school grounds since no water). They now have running water, and each home that uses the water is paying a small fee each month to build up a reserve so they can maintain the well and own it as a community, thus ensuring it’s longevity. We are excited about the completion of this well, and for furthering Alyssa’s legacy and dream.
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Humanitarian Award Named in Honor of Alyssa
Three years ago, Alyssa received the first ever humanitarian award at her school — Baines Middle School. Last night at the middle school awards ceremony, it was announced that they have now renamed the award to be officially called the Alyssa Ferguson Humanitarian Award. We are so proud of Alyssa for receiving the very first award. And we are so grateful to Baines for renaming the award in her memory. Congratulations to last night’s award winner! We look forward to hearing how future award winners are being World Changers and making an impact.
3 Wells Provided in Myanmar
The Alyssa Ferguson World Changers Fund is excited to announce that three water wells will be established in villages in Myanmar in honor of Alyssa’s legacy. These wells have generously been provided by a private donor. This donor is one whom Alyssa and the Ferguson family met during treatment at MD Anderson. This kind donor and Alyssa became very close and had a special bond. They would see each other frequently as the donor was often at the hospital being a caretaker for their own ill family member.
Myanmar is formerly known as Burma. The construction of each of the three wells is being coordinated by a missionary and each well will be located near a church.
Because of their generosity, water will flow for three more villages in Myanmar and Alyssa’s legacy and dream is that much furthered. Most of all, God is honored.
FOX26 News Beautifully Tells Alyssa’s Story After Her Passing
After Alyssa’s passing, FOX26 News beautifully told Alyssa’s story of faith and service.
Watch the story below.
Or read the story and see photos on the Fox26 website.
Time Excellence Consultant Uses Alyssa’s Story to Motivate Clients
Douglas Calvin with Time Excellence Ignited featured Alyssa and her inspiring story in his video and podcast shortly after her passing.
You can watch the episode here:
and read more on the Time Excellence Ignited website here.
Christian Singer Matthew West Kicks Off PopWe Devotional Series With Alyssa’s Story
Contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Matthew West launched his PopWe Devotional Series with a story about Alyssa. He is calling the series “World Changers” after the song he wrote in honor of Alyssa.
Read the first devotional here and sign up to have future ones delivered free to your inbox.
Fort Bend Star Tells Alyssa’s Story
The Fort Bend Star ran a feature story after Alyssa’s passing, honoring her life.
Read this touching story here that includes pictures.
ABC13 News Story
ABC 13 News ran a story on Alyssa after her passing.
Watch the story here:
https://abc13.com/video/embed/?pid=1734431
You can read the story, view a slide show, and watch a second video on this link directly to the ABC13 website.
Family Friend Writes Touching Blog Tribute to Alyssa
Kat Marr, a college friend of Scott’s and Sandy’s, wrote a touching blog post as she learned of Alyssa’s passing. Kat has a beautiful family, many whom are adopted and many of whom have special needs, and a faith that is so strong, we all have much to learn from her.
Read her tribute blog here.
Alyssa Ferguson Passes Away at age 15
Just a few weeks after turning 15, Alyssa Ferguson has peacefully passed away from medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
To honor her wishes and create a long-lasting legacy, please consider a gift to the Alyssa Ferguson World Changers Fund.