Kindness Always Rewards Everyone
After the untimely passing of Paul Dostie from Glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer, the family felt strongly about keeping his legacy alive. Paul was known as a mentor, small business owner and mostly, as an amazing friend to all. His humble nature and kindness always touched others.
To honor Paul, the family kicked into gear to establish a non-profit foundation. The Paul Dostie KARE “Kindness Always Rewards Everyone” Foundation is a perfect tribute to Paul. Kindness was always how he treated everyone, and he was always rewarded as a result.
To learn more about Paul and the KARE Foundation, click on the About link. Other pages include Latest Recipient, Prior Recipients, Events, Benefactors, Corporate Donors, and Memories from prior KARE Events.
NOTE: The heart in the logo is Paul’s original “art” drawn on many of his notes to family and friends.
Our Mission
The mission for the foundation is to provide funds to help support travel and medical expenses for individuals faced with life threatening illnesses. Paul’s family was impacted by the harsh reality of medical and travel expenses related to both Paul’s illness and that of his daughter Allie, who has a serious heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Paul would be proud to know the mission of his foundation is to help alleviate the stress on families by providing financial support to those in need.
As a small business owner in the automotive industry, Paul was devoted to training and mentoring young talent. The foundation will be committed to help give the financial jump-start in the form of scholarships or other financial support to assist young adults hoping to pursue a career in the trades.
Complications from the disease may have taken life away from Paul Dostie, but his legacy helping others will continue!!!
If you wish to apply for financial assistance for medical travel expenses or starting a career in the trades, please send an email to contact@pauldostiekarefund.org
Media Highlights
Since the launch of the KARE Foundation in November 2021, several media outlets have published stories highlighting the foundation and mission.
Below are links to the media releases
CT Insider Story and New Haven Register
‘Things that Paul would have wanted’: Paul Dostie Kare Foundation honors Guilford man who died of brain cancer (ctinsider.com) November 2021
Community rallies around Clinton family, as husband, father battles brain cancer (ctinsider.com) December 2021
Clinton man battling brain cancer for a year-and-a-half dies at 46 (ctinsider.com) January 2022
WTNH TV ABC Channel 8 news segments
Giving Tuesday: Guilford woman pays forward good fortune to local charities (wtnh.com) November 2021
Guilford to host annual Paul Dostie 'Kare Fest' fundraiser (wtnh.com) June 2022
Connecticut woman pays it forward on Giving Tuesday (wtnh.com) November 2022
Foundation Helps Families with Medical Bills After Life Threatening Diagnoses (wtnh.com) June 2023
CT Public TV - Steve Terreri (VP for KARE) Interview with Pete Mezzetti
Pete Mezzetti Show - Paul Dostie Kare Foundation (cablecast.tv) September 2022
Guilford Courier and ZIP 06 online article
New Non-Profit Created to Honor Paul Dostie | Zip06.com November 2021
Keeping the Caring Going Via the KARE Foundation | Zip06.com June 2022