On June 29th, a special family was handed the key to their brand new home. Eric and Tina Larsen and their children, Brady, Sean and Nicolas are the proud, new owners of the 21st Have A Heart Home. This home was built by Nilson Homes and the lot was donated by Layton City. The Larsen family was able to purchase the home at a discounted price thanks to the generosity of donated time and materials from the builder, subcontractors and suppliers. Fundraising efforts of the Community Outreach Committee were also used to help with the individual needs of the family. 5 year old Nicolas has Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder. PWS causes sufferers to never feel full and are always hungry. They will often eat anything in sight, so the large pantry with a locking door was the one feature most appreciated by the family.
For all those that attended, it was an emotional experience to watch the family express their gratitude to the Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors, the Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association, Nilson Homes, Layton City and Have a Heart. It certainly was one of those moments that make all your time and effort worth it! It is a great feeling to know that the lives of the Larsen family have been improved. A sincere Thank You to all those that made it possible!
Read the article by Standard here.
