Charity wishlist honoring memory of Jackson boy fulfilled: ‘Jayden’s name will never be forgotten’

JACKSON, Ky. (FOX 56) — An initiative created to honor the memory of Jayden Spicer by sending gifts to Appalachian teens and children has fulfilled its wishlist of items after only a few days.

Aspire Appalachia announced the Jayden Initiative on Aug. 16 in response to reports of Spicer’s passing. Organizers wrote that they’d be filling 50 “comfort bags”—half of them for teens and half for young children—with essentials and small items to let them know they aren’t alone.

“Whether it’s comfort bags or another project, Jayden’s name will be tied to bringing hope and kindness to kids in need,” charity members said.

On Thursday, officials said that every item on the list had been bought and paid for.

“Thanks to your generosity, Jayden’s name will never be forgotten, and children entering foster care will have what they need to feel comforted and loved during some of the hardest days of their lives,” Aspire Appalachia posted on Facebook.

Next, charity members will fill the comfort bags and begin distributing them to youth in need across Appalachia.

For more information about Aspire Appalachia, visit the nonprofit’s website.