When Debbie Petry Artt heard about the All In Challenge she didn’t hesitate to jump on board. The All In Challenge was created and built by Fanatics founder and executive chairman Michael Rubin and raised appprox $50,000,000.00. During COVIC-19 Michael saw the need to help students who relied on the closed schools for several of their meals each week. In line with Debbie’s platform to help children she donated $115,000.00 to help ensure that children would’t go hungry during this crisis.
Operation Smile
In keeping with her Dad, William Petry’s Legacy, Debbie suppports Operation Smile. “Children can sometimes be cruel. Having a cleft lip can lead to constant bullying. This can lead to a child having “childhood trauma’ that can affect their adulthood. Restoring a child’s beautiful smile can change their whole life.”
21 FrienDS
This charity 21 FrienDS has a special place in Debbie’s heart. Mark is the son of Debbie and Charlie’s close friends Diane and Jay. Mark has Downs Syndrome.
He is loving, kind and so much fun to have around. Mark repeatedly tells Charlie “Keep on moving, Debbie is mine”. I just love him!
The Victoria’s Voice Foundation
The Victoria’s Voice Foundation is committed to getting to kids before it is too late. This is something Debbie is a huge advocate of. You’ve heard her speak of this many times. “We are all trying to fix the problems after the fact. We need to get to our children before they become teenagers”. This Foundation focuses on prevention through drug education, media outreach, and Narcan access for first responders.