What started as a terrifying moment quickly became a life-threatening emergency. Kai was rushed to the ER at Adventist Health, only to be transferred to UC Davis Medical Center, where doctors discovered he was suffering from Acute Hemorrhagic Leukoencephalitis (AHLE)—an extremely rare and aggressive autoimmune condition that has caused severe inflammation in his brain and spinal cord.

At Caldwell Insurance Services, we believe in the strength of the community and the importance of standing by our neighbors in their times of need. Today, we're launching a heartfelt campaign to support the Elkins family, and we’d love for you to join us.

FOAC is leading the charge to change the lives of animals in distress throughout Tuolumne County. They've been incredible in enhancing the wellbeing of animals at the local Animal Control, standing up for those who've been left behind or mistreated. Their efforts have been instrumental in reducing euthanasia rates and helping countless animals find their way into loving homes.

YSF's initiatives, like the Freedom Sports Facility, exemplify our shared goal of creating spaces that promote physical health, teamwork, and resilience. By supporting these endeavors, we're investing in the future leaders of our community and ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.

Our team at Caldwell Insurance Services is proud to support the Foothill Pregnancy Center (FPC) organization. FPC is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. They offer various services, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, and material assistance.

Friends of the Animal Community is a non-profit group working to improve conditions at Tuolumne County Animal Control (AC), enhance the well-being of mistreated and abandoned animals, lessen the number of animals put to sleep, and speed up the adoption of homeless dogs. As its name suggests, FOAC also helps local pet owners when they have a problem. In extreme cases, they even give money to help pay for a pet's medical bills or to board and feed it if its owner can no longer care for it. In Tuolumne County, FOAC is the only shelter that provides this service at no cost to the community. Put simply, this noble organization gives the animals a second shot at a happy and healthy life.

Interfaith is an organization that functions as a critical link between resources and our most vulnerable neighbors. Throughout the year, volunteers and staff offer services and host events that raise money and collect essential goods. As a result, food, clothing, and personal services are now provided to over 700 Tuolumne County families every month.

Playing sports offers not only impressive physical benefits but also significant benefits for your mental health. Sports and an active lifestyle bring many positive experiences to a youth’s life. Some of my best childhood memories surround competitive sports and the friendships that were made through sports with not only teammates but coaches as well.  Regular physical activity is good for the mind, body, and soul. 

Parents face one of the most challenging times of their lives when their child is diagnosed with cancer. When processing the diagnosis, emotions like shock, anxiety, anger, fear, and grief are normal but challenging to comprehend. 

Our agency is dedicated to impacting our community by doing what we can to help others live well and thrive! We are committed to being Agents of Change - every 90 days we will be identifying a child, family, or group that could use a hand.