Chad's Smiles Foundation

Even though Chad was a victim of a drunk driver at the age of 17 and lived the rest of his life as a quadriplegic (over 10 years), he spent that time helping others. His positive attitude and kindness brought happiness, joy and peace to all who met him.

His beautiful Spirituality was such that are no words to describe. His bright eyes and smiles told everything even without speaking.

As parents, we always thought that we were the ones to teach our son, but it was Chad who taught us about life, forgiveness, unconditional love and everything that is important in life here on earth and thereafter. He taught us this in his life, in his passing from this earthly plane and we are still learning each and everyday.

We will forever feel grateful and honored by God for giving us the Sweetest Blessing anyone could ask for by allowing us to be his Mom and Dad and knowing this wonderful person.

It is our duty, honor and healing to continue Chad’s legacy by doing everything in our power to continue his helping others by sharing his life, afflictions and solutions for those who are in similar situations as he was for so many years.

We know his beauty and happiness for life will shine through this Foundation as long as we keep the same attitude and come straight from the heart as he did.

We pray that whoever reads Chad’s story is blessed with the same insight that Chad brought to all who met him.

May God Bless You All!

Leslie & Alvis Smith

We are a non-profit organization to help and encourage families of disabled and/or chronically ill loved ones so that they may be made aware of the programs available to be able to bring their loved ones home and uninstitutionalized. There are programs out there to help!