1. California Southern Region - concert in Escondido
2. California Central Southern, LA Westside, & LA Coastal Regions - concert in Hollywood
3. Michigan-Northern Ohio Region - concert in Cleveland
4. Northwest Region - concert in Seattle
5. Northwest Region - concert in Portland
6. Cary (NC) Market Center - concert in Cary
7. San Antonio Heritage Market Center - concert in San Antonio
8. Sacramento-Fair Oaks, Folsom, Natomas, & Elk Grove Market Centers - concert in Sacramento
9. North Texas & New Mexico Region and the Plano Market Center - concert in Plano
10. Las Vegas Summerlin Market Center - concert in Las Vegas

100% Chance of Participation at Atlanta-Sandy Springs!

Agent Services Coordinator Michelle Holden shows off her market center's commitment of having 100% of associates donating to KW Cares with each transaction.  The Atlanta-Sandy Springs market center has donated more than $13,000 to KW Cares this year, landing it at the top of the list of market center donations!

We hope each associate in every Market Center enrolls to donate to KW Cares with each closing.  Sign up for automatic donations to KW Cares with each transaction by completing then giving this form to your MCA and help your Market Center reach 100% participation!

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Kela Henderson has been an agent at the Fayetteville (AR) market center for three years. She and her husband, Ryan are the proud parents of three young children. One afternoon Ryan began experiencing shooting pains in his lower back so severe that he was rushed to the hospital. When Kela arrived she learned that Ryan had ruptured his L-4 and L-5 spinal discs and would be facing an unexpected surgery. After Ryan’s release from the hospital, Kela began receiving medical bills that totaled $200,000. She was able to negotiate to lower the bills but without medical insurance or savings, the Henderson’s were still in need of help. Kela applied for a KW Cares grant at the insistence of her fellow agents and it didn’t take long for KW Cares to respond. “I received a call from KW Cares asking about Ryan and suggesting that we apply for a grant. When we were approved I was shocked and thankful at the same time!” With the help of KW Cares, the Henderson’s were able to pay off a good deal of the remaining out of pocket medical expenses and concentrate on their future.

On January 12, 2010 Kerby Laurent, like many of us watched helplessly as the reports of the earthquake in Haiti slowly came in. But for Kerby it was particularly alarming since his eighty year-old father was living in Haiti and Kerby was unable to reach him. His father had lost everything and is a cancer survivor. After making contact, with financial assistance from his market center, Smyrna-Vinings, Kerby made arrangements to bring his father Noel, to Atlanta where he could live closer to his son. However Kerby’s three bedroom apartment was fully occupied by his wife, their two girls and his mother-in-law, and an additional person living there was out of the question so Kerby found an apartment nearby for his father. Unfortunately the earthquake left Noel destitute; he needed money for first and last month’s rent, a security deposit, home furnishings, clothing, and basic necessities. As well, Noel needed medical attention and continued screening for cancer. Kerby was urged by his team leader John Fountain, to apply for a grant from KW Cares. Soon after submitting the grant application and documentation, the KW Cares Board approved a grant for the Laurents and helped to reestablish a life for Noel in Atlanta.

Patricia Smith, a single self-supporting agent, was faced with dire consequences from advanced chronic angle-closure glaucoma and was told that the postponing surgery was not an option. Thanks to the support of her family, market center and a generous grant from KW Cares, Patricia underwent successful surgery earlier this year. Following the surgery, it was touching to hear the relief in her voice when she described her improved vision and reduced stroke threat caused by the dangerously high pressure in her eye.

"We are so appreciative of KW Cares!" says her team leader, Paula Mosley.  "Pat is such a precious lady, and she was absolutely in disbelief at the generosity of KW Cares, and the agents in our local market centers". Paula continues, "I think Miss Pat said it best: 'just when I think it can't get any better, it does. I am so appreciative of KW Cares'. 

Operating Principal of the Livingston (New Jersey) market center, Steve Gendel, entered real estate after losing his corporate job and just one day after his son Josh underwent lifesaving neurosurgery. 

Born three months prematurely, Josh suffers from a variety of medical conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spastic quadriplegia, cortical vision impairment and Crohn’s disease. In just 10 years, Josh has undergone more than 40 costly surgeries and countless treatments, many of which were not covered by insurance. This, in addition to the large amount of specialized equipment Josh needs, has resulted in a huge financial commitment.

“Every day we work hard to make sure that he has the best life he can, and has fun, laughs, smiles and brings joy to everybody he meets,” says Steve’s wife, Erica.

In addition to helping with medical costs, a grant from KW Cares has enabled Steve and Erica to devote time to ensuring that Josh enjoys an active and fulfilling life with his family.

Shelly Davis' mother helped her start her career in real estate so that she would be able support her three children as a single parent. Shelly ran into financial trouble when she was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and the chemotherapy and medical bills began to pile up. Just as she began to recover, Shelly and her family were hit with more bad luck, her Mother passed away while in Shelly's home.

"Needless to say I was numb. KW Cares, thank you so much for the grant to help with my medical expenses. I am proud to be a member of the Keller Williams family and KW Cares’ incredible support helped me during some of my darkest days. I will donate a portion of every single one of my closings through my Greensheet. Thank you to everyone who has made the decision to give so graciously to this wonderful cause!"

When Lynn Stamp fell down the stairs of her home in April of 2008, she fractured a wrist and her neck in several places. Lynn had to undergo months of rehabilitation before the halo and vest apparatus that were supporting her neck were removed.

Lynn, whose sole source of income is real estate, had no health insurance and mounting medical expenses. That was when her market center and KW Cares stepped in. “Keller Williams along with KW Cares is truly a family that is there to help and support you when you are at your darkest moment.” 

Lynn was rumored to have been ‘up and at em’ soon after surgery, showing properties despite the limitations of her cumbersome halo. “My recovery went exceptionally well, in part due to the stress that was lifted off my shoulders with the generous help and support I received from KW Cares.”

Sheri Warren was not prepared for to be the sole provider for her boys when her husband and Keller Williams associate, Steve Warren became seriously ill. Steve had been part of the Rockwall, Texas market center since 2005 and was described by his Team Leader as “the light in the office and the perfect example of KW Culture.”

Sheri, who worked part-time, realized that her best chance of supporting her family lay in training for a career. Thanks to a grant from KW Cares, Sheri received financial assistance for her husband’s medical expenses and was able to begin a nursing program while working part time and nurturing her sons’ development as a now single parent. “Steve was always proud to be a Keller Williams agent. The company was good to him in life and is now good to his family in death. I know if he were here, he’d be driving to Austin to give you a big hug.”