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Announcing the 2020 Giving Tuesday Campaign, Give with Heart

Giving Tuesday is on December 1st, and today Gwyneth’s Gift is kicking off our campaign, Give with Heart, for this global day of unity and giving to raise awareness about our mission and to raise funds for our programs. 

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This is the 3rd year GGF is participating in the event, and we are excited about sharing our message with supporters in our area, old and new.

There are multiple ways to join our Culture of Action: Give with Heart

  • From now through December 1st, post a selfie with a heart you found in nature, at home, in the office, or anywhere, and tag our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts using the hashtag #GiveHeart.
  • Share a photo of yourself with the hashtag #unselfie that says why you support us! The social sharing will help broaden awareness for our cause.
  • Make Gwyneth’s Gift your charity of choice.  Donate to our cause.

Over the next three weeks, GGF will be posting stories of our work and ways in which our supporters can contribute towards our mission. Together we give. And together, we will create a world where everyone can save a life.

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Shannon Frick

Program Manager

Shannon is the Program Manager at Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, where she oversees all programs, including CPR & AED training, the AED program, the Scholarship program, and the volunteer program. Coming from a military family, Shannon has traveled the world but calls Northern Virginia her home after more than 20 years in the area.

She graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, with a degree in English and later earned an associate’s degree in emergency medical science from Northern Virginia Community College to pursue a career as a first responder. Shannon served as a professional Paramedic/Firefighter for 13 years with the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue. During her tenure, she spent over half of her career in the training division.

Shannon’s extensive instructional experience provides her with a deep understanding of effective teaching methodologies and practices, making her an invaluable asset in delivering successful CPR & AED training to all groups of all ages. Her role at Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation aligns perfectly with her background, as she works to equipe community members with the skills and confidence to perform Hands-Only CPR and use AEDs, ultimately saving lives.

When she is not instructing, Shannon enjoys spending time outdoors. She may be out snowboarding, paddleboarding with her corgi, training her deaf pitbull sign language commands – or just running after both of them with her fiancé at the dog park.

Email: SFrick@gwynethsgift.org 

Joel Griffin

Chairman & Co-Founder

Joel Griffin is co-founder and chairman of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. Gwyneth’s Gift was founded in 2015 by Joel and Jennifer Griffin in honor of their oldest daughter, Gwyneth. He is also an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with 25 years of private industry consulting experience and 20 years in government contracting. He is the Founder and CEO of Riphean, a regional growth management firm.

Joel is committed to philanthropy within the region through local nonprofits and organizations that strengthen local communities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stafford Hospital Foundation, and Germanna Educational Foundation. Joel was recognized for his impact and leadership within the region, receiving the Prince B. Woodward Leadership Award in 2022.

In addition to the regional award, Joel received the Valor Award from Loudon County for his life-saving efforts in an emergency. He also received the Patriotic Civilian Service Award given by the U.S. Army for actions taken immediately and following 9/11 at The Pentagon in 2001.