Fund Story

This fund was established to honor the life of Ron Wood Jr. The Ron Wood Jr Memorial Water Safety Fund will assist with water safety programs & many activities that fulfill charitable needs.

Many People feel privileged to have had Ron Wood Jr. as a friend and grateful that they had met him. Ron grew up to be fine young man. He enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, working out and working on cars, especially his Subaru. He proved that he was a kind and noble person through his last moments here on earth. During his attempt to save two struggling swimmers from the cold and dangerous Lake Michigan waters, Ron lost his life. The Ron Wood Jr. Memorial Water Safety Fund will assist with water safety programs and many activities that fulfill charitable needs.

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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