What Is The Calvin James Wartnick Memorial Fund?

The Calvin James Memorial Fund helps provide the financial ability for Never Forget Me to offer all of its services for free. From running the business and providing free services to the parents who have lost a child. Parent services include, but are not limited to: their child's dedicated page and exclusive access to site features, a delivered welcome package highlighting their child (t-shirt, coffee mug, etc. with their child's dedicated QR code and picture, and more), and potential financial reimbursements. When your child passes away, you feel lost, stressed, and overwhelmed. It's an awful, never-ending experience. Never Forget Me tries to help ensure your child is always remembered and to offer the slightest bit of comfort, even for just a moment.

What Are the Requirements for the Calvin James Wartnick Memorial Fund?

Please read the terms and conditions below for eligibility and rules. 

The Calvin James Memorial Fund Terms:

The Calvin James Memorial Fund, further referenced as "funds" throughout this document, describes the terms of eligibility, rules, and restrictions for being a candidate of said funds.

Changes To Terms And Conditions

Never Forget Me may at any time, and at its sole discretion, modify these Terms and Conditions, including without limitation the Privacy Policy, with or without notice. Such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting and will be accessible on this service’s fund page. You agree to review these Terms and Conditions of Use periodically, and your continued use of this service following such modifications will indicate your acceptance of these modified Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree to any modification of these Terms and Conditions of Use, you must immediately stop using this service and will be withdrawn as an available recipient.

Eligibility Requirements

Basic Requirements For Care Package

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must be a parent of a child who has passed away
• Your child who has passed away must exist on the Forever Memory Board and have a dedicated page (free) 
• You must have a parent account on www.NeverForgetMe.org, and that account must be linked to a child on the Forever Memory Board

Requirements For Financial Reimbursements/Distributions

• All reimbursement expenses must be related to the loss of your child (see below for qualified expenses)
• You must have a deliverable mailing address and contactable phone number that are presented to and received by Never Forget Me
• You must be able to accept U.S. payment methods chosen by Never Forget Me. These can include: check and electronic disbursements
• What form of payment is made is up to Never Forget Me and can change at any time, without notice
• Each child who has passed away listed on the Forever Memory Board, for each parent, is considered an eligible recipient (i.e. if you have lost more than one child, you may be eligible for multiple rewards, delivered at different drawings)
• You must provide a valid death certificate for verification for your child
• Once a child has been selected as a recipient of the funds, they will no longer be available for the funds thereafter 

Financial Distribution

• The amount paid to the recipient is limited to $500.00 per linked child
• Distribution totals and frequencies are subject to change without notice
• The recipient is responsible for any taxes associated with the distribution
• Expenses due to cancellations do not qualify
• All documentation requested by Never Forget Me must be made available and validated before payout
• Documentation required may include complete receipts, images, valid death certificate verification, and other forms
• Never Forget Me has sole discretion whether the documentation provided is considered adequate
• Never Forget Me is not responsible for issues with fund delivery and will make "reasonable" attempts to (re)deliver the funds as seems appropriate
• Never Forget Me is not responsible for inaccurate delivery and/or contact information 
• Payment may be delayed/rescinded if requested information is not made available or can't be validated
• Never Forget Me reserves the right to disqualify the recipient for any reason
• Never Forget Me reserves the right to discontinue and close the fund at any time, for any duration, without discretion or notification
• Never Forget Me has the right to challenge any past recipient if there is suspicion of fraudulent activity
• The recipient is responsible for any lost or misplaced distributions. Subsequent replacement distributions are at the discretion of Never Forget Me
• If court proceedings/litigation or any/all legal action occurs, the recipient agrees to pay for all court-related expenses and fees -  including those incurred by Never Forget Me
• If you do not agree to any of these conditions, or are uninterested in being an eligible recipient of the funds, you must inform Never Forget Me, and receive acknowledgement from Never Forget Me that you are not considered an eligible recipient of the funds
• All funds disbursed are received from donations
• Past fund donation amounts have no reflection on current and/or future disbursements

Qualified Expenses

Below is a non-exhaustive list of qualified expenses and rules, and they are subject to change without notice. 

• Funeral/Service/Memorial expenses specifically for the loss of your child
• Counseling expenses, including counseling/grief retreats specifically for the loss of your child
• Parental medical expenses related to the loss of your child, including mental health
• All expenses must have already occurred and are non-refundable
• Never Forget Me has the final decision on which, if any, expenses are approved for funding
• All expenses must be reviewed and approved by Never Forget Me before fund disbursement
• Never Forget Me has the right to determine and change expense eligibility at any time, without notice.
• Parents who feel they have an expense not listed are allowed to submit the expense to Never Forget Me, who will then make final judgment on the expense eligibility
• All expenses presented must be in direct relation to the loss of your child
• Any expense that is not in direct relation to the loss of your child will be immediately rejected

Correspondence:

All correspondence related to the Calvin James Memorial Fund must be submitted to: support@NeverForgetMe.org

Never Forget Me Fundraiser Sharing Guidelines

At Never Forget Me, our mission is to support families grieving the loss of a child through remembrance, compassion, and community. From time to time, families ask us to share fundraising campaigns to help with funeral expenses, memorial costs, unexpected financial hardship, or other needs related to the loss of their child.

Because our community places its trust in us, we carefully review every request before sharing it. While we deeply sympathize with every family who reaches out, we also have a responsibility to ensure that any fundraiser we promote is connected to a genuine loss and is represented accurately.

Our Review Process

Before Never Forget Me shares a fundraiser, we may request one or more of the following:

• An obituary or funeral home notice.
• A memorial service announcement or funeral program.
• A memorial webpage or tribute.
• A news article identifying the deceased, when applicable.
• Documentation or information that reasonably verifies the family's connection to the child and the purpose of the fundraiser.
• Additional information if clarification is needed.

We understand that not every family publishes an obituary or wishes to make every aspect of their loss public. We will work respectfully with each family to find an appropriate means of verification while honoring their privacy.

What We Consider

Each request is reviewed individually. We consider factors such as:

• Whether the fundraiser appears to be authentic and consistent.
• Whether the fundraiser relates directly to the loss of a child.
• Whether sufficient information is available to verify the circumstances.
• Whether sharing the fundraiser aligns with the mission and values of Never Forget Me.

What Approval Means

If Never Forget Me chooses to share a fundraiser, it means that we have completed our review and believe the fundraiser is appropriately connected to the family and circumstances described.

Sharing a fundraiser does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or professional endorsement, nor does it guarantee the success of the fundraiser or represent an independent audit of the campaign. Donors should always make their own informed decisions before contributing.

Privacy and Respect

Any information provided during the review process will be treated with respect and used solely for the purpose of evaluating the fundraiser. We will never request sensitive financial information, account numbers, or other unnecessary personal documents.

Our Commitment

Our goal is simple: to compassionately support grieving families while protecting the trust of the Never Forget Me community. We recognize the immense courage it takes to ask for help, and we strive to treat every family with kindness, dignity, and fairness throughout the review process.

If you would like Never Forget Me to consider sharing your fundraiser, please get in touch with us with your campaign link and any available supporting information. We will review your request as promptly as possible and communicate with you throughout the process.

Please understand that our review process is not intended to question your grief or your integrity. It exists solely to protect the trust of the bereaved families who rely on Never Forget Me and to ensure that every fundraiser we share receives the same thoughtful and respectful consideration.

Document Effective Date: 07.14.2026