In Loving Memory Of...
 
 

     

Anthony, 6, Austin, 4, and Athena, 2

 

"Amy and her family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone

who has poured out their love and support during this difficult time."

 

This website was created in memory of three precious children, Anthony, Austin and Athena Castillo.  The children died Saturday, March 29, 2008 and their father has confessed to drowning them in a hotel bathtub.
 
This website was also created to honor and help the children's mother, Amy Ward Castillo, who fought hard to keep her little ones safe.  The site was created by several of us who know and love Amy dearly and know what she has been going through over the past two years. 
 
Many have learned in the press that the father is allegedly mentally ill, possibly with bipolar disorder.  Over the past two years the family's finances have been run into the ground.  Those who are familiar with this illness, know that during a manic phase, someone who is bipolar can financially ruin their family in a very short period of time.  Amy also had enormous legal bills fighting for custody of her children.  The past two years have been financially draining and Amy was fearful of losing her home. 
 
Many who visit this site know Amy well and know she would never ask for help, which is precisely why we decided to start this fund.  The fund was started to help ease the financial burden she has been suffering even before the loss of her children and the unbearable task of having to bury them.  
 
It is our sincere and great hope that we raise enough money to cover the funeral expenses as well as money for Amy to use for mortgage/bills/etc. while she is recovering.
 
We appreciate you visiting this website and please keep Amy and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  Amy has been overwhelmed by the kindness of so many during this devastating tragedy.


There are MANY ways you can honor the memory of Anthony, Austin, and Athena as well as reach out to Amy in a tangible way:

 

1) Donate directly to the LoveFund4Amy, proceeds of
which are intended to go solely to Amy:

 

A) Via Paypal, you may donate directly using LoveFund4Amy@aol.com.
If you transfer the money from your bank account, the entire amount will go to Amy. You may also use a credit card, but be aware that a 2.9% fee is deducted from the donated amount. Please note: You will not be charged in addition to your donation, the charge will be deducted from the amount of the donation.

Click the to donate!
B) Via check by United States Postal Service. The check should be made to Tracy J. Bowers for Amy Castillo (BB&T was not able to open the account without a custodian). Tracy Johnston Bowers is a close friend of Amy’s from High School, Medical School as well as Church.  The check should be mailed to Amy Castillo c/o Tracy J. Bowers, P. O. Box 4538. Winchester, Virginia 22604. Please feel free to send cards to this address and they will be forwarded to Amy.
2) A second option is through the Medical University of South
Carolina in Charleston where Amy completed her residency. Currently donations can be made through MUSC, Department of Pediatrics, Chairman's Office, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425. Checks should be made to the Amy Ward Castillo Fund.



3) Donations can also be made to the school both Anthony and Austin attended --- Forcey Christian School, 2130 E. Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904.  These funds will be earmarked to provide tuition assistance to families struggling to keep their children in Christian School. Please make the check out to Forcey Christian School and in the memo section put “in honor of Anthony and Austin.”

 

4) Suzuki scholarship fund where Anthony took violin and played with
their orchestra. The Suzuki Association of the Greater Washington
Area (in honor of Castillo children) has more information which can
be found on their website www.sagwa.org.

 

Want to see a list of everyone who has donated to the LoveFund4Amy site?

 

Psalms 27

"I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord in
the Land of the living.
Wait for the Lord; be strong,
take heart and wait for the Lord."

King James Version Psalms 27:13-14


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