Carson Hughes Foundation, Inc

09/06/2026

NEXT WEEKEND IS A BIG WEEKEND FOR CARSON’S FOUNDATION!

Next weekend is one we’ve been looking forward to for a long time, and we hope you’ll join us for one—or BOTH—of our special events!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
💥3rd Annual Carson Hughes Memorial Ride
📍 Delaware Community Volunteer Fire Dept Inc

Registration begins at 10:00 AM, and riders will leave at 12:00 PM for a day of cruising through the countryside, remembering Carson, and celebrating his love of the outdoors.

Can’t make the ride? Come join us at the firehouse after 4:00 PM! We’ll have a little something for everyone:

🎶 Live music
🌮 Food trucks
🎟️ Silent auction
🎁 Raffle baskets
🏰 Bounce houses
🎯 Games & more!

It’s sure to be a GREAT day, and we can’t wait to see everyone!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
💥Monthly Grief Hike
📍 Versailles State Park — Dam Parking Lot
⏰ 2:00 PM

Then on Sunday, we’ll gather at Versailles State Park for our September Grief Hike. This month, we’ll be taking an easy hike along Otter Trail.

Grief can feel like a lonely journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Our grief hikes are a chance to meet others who understand, spend some time in nature, breathe some fresh air, and hopefully find a little peace and healing along the way.

The weather is looking like it’s going to be beautiful next weekend, and we would absolutely love to see you at one or both of these events!

Come ride. Come celebrate. Come remember. Come walk with us. 🤟🏼

We’ll see you next weekend!

09/01/2026

September Photo of the Month

This month’s photo (as with all the others) holds a little extra meaning for our family. ❤️

Carson took this beautiful red fox photo during our family road trip to Yellowstone in June of 2023. It’s one of those moments that brings back memories of being together, exploring, laughing, and watching Carson do what he loved most — finding beauty in the world around him.

On July 3, 2023, Carson shared these photos on Facebook with the caption:

“A portrait of a beautiful red fox I took alongside the road (next to an open car door). Let me know in the comments what you like better, color or B&W”

Even then, he was asking everyone else to weigh in.

So, in Carson’s words… “what do you like better, color or B&W?”🖤🤍

Tell us in the comments! And while you’re looking at these photos, take a moment to appreciate the incredible eye Carson had for capturing the little moments that so many of us might have driven right past.

And peep his original logo he created! 📸🥰

08/31/2026

💔 Today was an incredibly difficult day.

By no means was it even comparable to our hardest days, but it was tough nonetheless.

Recently, we announced the presale of Carson’s 2027 calendars, and we received so many wonderful requests to add a little snippet about each photograph. We loved the idea because we wanted each image to tell a little more of its story. ❤️

During our first proof, we discovered several grammatical and spelling errors (darn aging eyes! 👀😂). We corrected them all and thought we were good to go.

Unfortunately, somewhere during the proof approval process, the wrong proof was approved. 😭

And we didn’t discover the mistake until the calendars had already been printed and shipped to us.

There were a LOT of tears today (and even more as I type this up). 🥺

I can’t help but feel like I let Carson down. He had such incredibly high standards for his photography and for the products that carried his name. I know he would have wanted everything to be just right.

So we want to be completely open and transparent with all of you.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with the photographs. They are beautiful. They printed perfectly. ❤️📸

It’s the wording accompanying some of the photographs that contain spelling and grammatical errors. The wording is “decent”… it’s a term Carson used when things were subpar but acceptable. 😬😂 But it is not what we intended to send out into the world.

Unfortunately, because of the size of the order, reprinting the calendars simply isn’t financially possible.

So rather than hide it or pretend it didn’t happen, we wanted to tell you exactly what happened.

We hope this mistake doesn’t discourage you from purchasing or gifting a calendar. These images are a piece of Carson’s heart, his passion, and his incredible gift for seeing the beauty in the world around him. And every calendar purchased helps continue that legacy through the Carson Hughes Foundation. ❤️

We may have gotten some words wrong… but he got the most important part right: Carson’s photographs look amazing.

Thank you for loving Carson, supporting his legacy, and understanding that sometimes—even when our hearts are in the right place—we’re human and mistakes happen.

And Carson… I’m so very sorry. 💔Thank you for your incredible gift of photography and continuing to help us carry your name forward. 🥹

If the spelling errors don’t scare you away, you can pre-order a calendar here.

📆 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHpgkdpjimxzfUQEZNRj1wgiDW6I12-B-0uxU9nGCas249Gg/viewform

08/22/2026

It’s that time of year again… we will be offering 2027 Carson Hughes Photography Calendars! We know Carson would be so proud of these. These are high quality calendars using full color, heavy cardstock with spiral binding. We’ve even added a couple never before seen photos.🥰

This year we will be offering a free calendar for every 5 calendars you buy… so get with your family, friends, and coworkers and compile those orders for better deals… we will let you fight over who gets the free one. 😉

📸Website:
https://www.carsonhughesphotography.com/

📆 Calendar Ordering Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHpgkdpjimxzfUQEZNRj1wgiDW6I12-B-0uxU9nGCas249Gg/viewform

08/22/2026

Donating a Raffle Basket or Silent Auction item is an easy and fun way to support the Carson Hughes Foundation! Themed baskets are always a crowd favorite at the raffle tables!

Reach out to any of the committee members to donate.

We hope you’ll join us before, during, and/or after the ride on September 12.

‼️We are just 3 weeks away‼️

We’re in the final stages of preparing for the 3rd annual Carson Hughes Memorial Ride. Our committees has been working hard behind the scenes to create a fun, memorable event to honor Carson while raising funds for the Carson Hughes Foundation.

This phase of planning comes down to raffle baskets and silent auction items. If you are wanting to donate something as a raffle basket or a silent auction item, let us know about it.

While the online store is closed, you can still sponsor. Please reach out to any of our committee members.

2026 Committee consists of:
Robin Swinney Laws
Tami Douglas Ertel
Paul Stone and Christi Mohr Stone
Janice Lamping
Baylee Dwenger
Joel and Kelli Jones Carter
Rachel White
Jason and Jodi Comer
Chelsea and Melvin Dwenger
Lindsay Kohlman
Brandi Merkel
Mandy Peetz Comer

And you can always reach out to Jason or Mandy as well.

We can’t wait to see you September 12 at Delaware Fire Department.
10am- Registration begins
12pm- Riders Leave
4pm - Riders return
4pm- Food trucks, Live Music, Bounce Houses, Raffle, Silent Auctions, 50/50 Drawing, and more!!

08/18/2026

We are looking forward to having a booth to share Carson’s Photography with others. 🤟❤️

08/16/2026

If you truly want to , then today’s your day! Carson was most definitely a procrastinator.. but what can I say, he got it honestly from his mother! 😉

Have I placed my order yet? Nope! But I will today, because it’s the LAST DAY TO ORDER!!

If you also plan to pre-register or sponsor (by paying online), it’s that last day for that also! After today, you can register the day of the ride and we will accept sponsorships anytime! ❤️

https://chmemorialride26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Thank you for your continued support!

08/11/2026

We get asked quite often how to purchase Carson Hughes Photography apparel… well here is your chance and the store closes 8/16 at midnight!! Here’s just a few of the options!

https://chmemorialride26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Every purchase includes a donation to the Carson Hughes Foundation. You can also register to ride or become a sponsor for 3rd Annual Carson Hughes Memorial Ride through the link!

08/09/2026

We had such a great day on the trail, spending time with both old and new friends. Each person brings a unique perspective, and there’s something comforting about walking this journey together.

Our verse this month:
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Grief looks different for everyone, but one thing many of us share is the urge to stay busy. Busy can feel like a shield — keeping the mind occupied, keeping the feelings just out of reach.

But sometimes, all that busyness can also create distance… making it harder to find peace, and harder to hear the quiet reminders of hope and healing.

There is no “right way” to navigate grief. But maybe, in the middle of it all, there is an invitation to pause — to breathe, to rest, and to let go of the pressure to handle everything at once.

Not everything is urgent. Not everything needs to be carried alone.

Sometimes, the best thing to do is to simply be still. 🤍

Looking for support? Join us for the September Grief Hike on 9/13 at 2pm at the dam parking lot. We’ll be hiking Otter Trail. 🦦

08/09/2026

We love it when people send us their pictures of/from Carson’s Observation Point at Versailles State Park. We received both of these today. ❤️🤟🏼