History of the Foundation
           Ginni Creasey was a proud and enthusiastic piccolo and flute player for the Staunton River Marching Golden Eagles in Moneta, VA for four years. She was in the symphonic band as well. She passed away in a tragic automobile accident March 1, 2004 along with Janae' Mills and Michael Williams. As a memorial to her, this foundation was established in April.

        Ginni had dreams of one day becoming a music educator. While in school, she sought to help all students in any musical aspect that she could. When Ginni learned of a student desiring to join the band program but had no instrument, she would find an instrument to loan them. This foundation carries on the aspiration that everyone wanting to participate in band would have that opportunity through this loaner program.
        The Foundation has obtained several instruments already and is seeking more. If you would like to donate a band instrument, whether in need of repair or not, or if interested in making a monetary donation, please e-mail Crystal Creasey.
        If you have a rising 6th grader or other grade at Staunton River Middle School or High School and are in need of an instrument please let Crystal Creasey, Mr. Galyen, the band director at the middle school or Mr. Reamey, the band director at the high school know. Any grade levels are welcome if in need. There are flutes, clarinets,  trumpets, piccolos, trombones and saxophones donated so far. Also there are a couple of guitars for those students wishing to take guitar lessons and a keyboard. This foundation will hopefully branch out to other schools in Bedford County, Roanoke County, Roanoke City and surrounding counties eventually.  If you are from another school in the area and know of a child who needs an instrument, please contact us. There is an application also on the home page.
         Ten instruments have been loaned as of September 5.  The students who have received the instruments are as follows: 1 senior, 2 eighth graders, 1 seventh grader and 6 sixth graders at Staunton River.

          If you would like to make a donation and use it to write off in taxes, you may. We do have an employer ID number and have nonstock corporation status.

Ginni's Life
            Ginni was born February 10, 1987, completely healthy except for a cleft nostril and microthalmic eye. That means she could not see out of her left eye and would have to have artificial eyes periodically throughout her life. She was scheduled for cleft repair surgery 3 months after she was born. She got through that beautifully. She had to have surgery again when she was 12 for eyelid and nasal repair. She had a total of 5 artificial eyes throughout her short life.

           Everyone was amazed at how well she did. She was into cheerleading for seven years during elementary years. She then joined the marching band in eighth grade where she played the flute. She loved that so much she remained and gave up the cheerleading aspect.  She decided that she wanted to become a band director and graphic designer. She had also gotten into art and was getting to be quite good at it.  Her junior year, she became co-section leader of the marching band and played the piccolo. She did such a good job that she lead the flutes to victory where they became section of the year. However, she did not learn of her success.

            She loved to travel and got to visit many places. Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida, D.C., Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana and all across Virginia were some places she got to travel to. She especially loved our time share at Treasure Island, FLA. She also loved to visit Massanutten.

            She was very smart and made pretty good grades. Her freshman year, she was nominated to be a People to People Ambassador and her sophomore year to Who's Who Among American High School Students. She did not get to be an ambassador to Europe due to the 9/11 tragedy. She was also nominated her junior year for Who's Who as well. Her biography and memorial will be in the Who's Who yearbook.

           I was reluctant to have her learn to drive. But she succeeded by making 100% on her driver exam and by having an instructor with sight only in one eye as well. She had been driving for one year. On March 1, 2004, she and 4 of her friends set out to have dinner. They did not make it to dinner. They were in a tragic accident where she and 2 of her friends lost their lives. It was nobody's fault, just an accident.

            What has helped me is knowing that she was a good Christian girl and always willing to lend a helping hand to all she knew. She loved going to Virginia Christian Camp and had many friends there. She also had many friends throughout her life. She never met a stranger.

Ginni will always be remembered. She was an extraordinary girl.

Written by Ginni's Mom, Crystal

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