As a family, we have taken time to reflect on the past 6 and a half years of Aly’s Monkey Movement, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. What began as a simple idea to bring comfort to children in hard moments grew into something far beyond what we ever imagined. Because of your generosity, your shares, your prayers, your support, and your willingness to come alongside us, we were able to place thousands of monkeys and blankets into the arms of children who needed hope, comfort, and something to hold on to.
Life has shifted for our family in many ways, and recently we also learned that our monkey supplier is no longer able to partner with us. While that news was bittersweet, it also brought clarity that this chapter is naturally coming to a close. With this, we will be halting all monthly donor contributions as of November 30. To our monthly supporters, thank you does not feel big enough. You truly kept this mission moving.
We will be doing one final holiday distribution of monkeys and blankets to end this season with the same heart and purpose it began with.
In this transition, we also crossed paths with the Brookie Foundation, an organization with a tender purpose born from their own story. Our hearts connected in a way that felt beautifully orchestrated, and they shared how inspired they were by the impact of this movement. As they move forward with their own stuffed animal mission, we are grateful to support them and to see how God can weave stories together at just the right time.
We want to thank every volunteer, every Monkey Mover, every person who packed, delivered, prayed, organized, donated, and believed in this dream from the beginning. Nothing we accomplished was done alone. This movement grew because of the hands and hearts that showed up alongside us. We will forever be grateful for every person who played a part in bringing comfort to a child during a difficult moment.
As we close this chapter, we hold onto a scripture that has guided us from the start:
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
That light has shined through every donation, every delivery, and every child who hugged one of our monkeys. Thank you for being part of that light with us.
From our family to yours, thank you for believing in this mission, for standing with us, and for helping Aly’s Monkey Movement touch so many lives. This community has been a blessing we will always cherish.
With love,
The Creasy Family
