Zack Foundation

"The best index to a person's character

is how a person treats people

who can't do them any good

or can't fight back."

Abigail Van Buren

The Zack Hinish Foundation.

This is something very dear to my heart.

Zack Hinish was five years old when he went to heaven. He was a blessing to all who ever spent any time with him. His big blue eyes and wonderful personality was something that could not be overlooked. From the beginning, Zack had some problems. Normal things, such as walking and talking that are learned at a young age, were not present in Zack. Doctors struggled to diagnose the problem throughout his life. After a few years, seizures appeared.

Seeing this situation made me realize that my aunt Tami and uncle Jeff are my heroes. They are the strongest people that I know. They spent countless hours and even months in hospitals with Zack. They devoted everything that they had to help make Zack's life the best that it could be. They have compassion and kindness that is hard to find in today's society. Many people in their situation would have given up. They fought to find a solution every minute of Zack's life.

Following his death, a foundation was set up by my aunt and uncle to honor Zack's life. Every year there will be a chosen project and funds will be raised to accomplish it. This year it is to make a more accesible playground at the school Zack attended. A yard sale is taking place next weekend to start raising money. After that a Zack Walk will take place, walking to raise money in his honor. The whole foundation is heart touching.

It is heartbreaking that he passed away at such a young age but I think it is wonderful what is being done to honor his life.