Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation

03/14/2026

We were truly honored to award scholarships to three incredible seniors at the Decatur County Education Foundation banquet — Brock Smith Eva Adams and Jase England.

Each of you meant so much to Emma and held a special place in her heart. Being able to celebrate your futures in her memory is incredibly meaningful to our family.

We know Emma would be so proud of the paths ahead of you. Congratulations, and we cannot wait to see all the wonderful things you accomplish. 💜 Micah Cruse Chad Smith Bridgitt Cotham Smith Beth Adams

02/07/2026

So very proud that the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation can continue supporting The Pop-up Project and their beautiful work bringing dance to children and families who might not otherwise have access. 💜

Emma loved dance and creative expression, and I know she would be so proud to see her foundation helping open these doors for others.

Thank you, The Pop-Up Project and Louie Marin-Howard the meaningful work you do and for letting us be a small part of something so special. 🩰✨ Micah Cruse Mary Cruse Amy Brown Cruse Michelle Powell Gandy Whitnee Pearcy Gibson Dianne Corn

10/26/2025

Special Thank You ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Platinum and Gold Sponsors of the 4th Annual Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament benefiting Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation. Your generosity and support make this event possible each and every year, and we are so grateful for the love you continue to show in honoring Emma’s memory.

We also want to give an especially sincere and humble thank you to Bryan Shonda Linton and The Chayse Linton Memorial. Your Platinum Sponsorship means the world to us, and we deeply regret that your name was not included on our signage. Please know this was an honest oversight — your kindness, generosity, and continued support are seen, felt, and appreciated more than words can express. ❤️

Thank you again to all of our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and friends who made this year’s event such a success. We’ll be sharing more photos and recognizing all of our amazing sponsors in the coming week — stay tuned!

10/26/2025

We had a wonderful day of golf yesterday at the 4th Annual Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament benefiting the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation. Thank you so much to Chad Smith and everyone at the Tennessee River Golf Club, Jay England and County Bank, all our sponsors, donors, families, friends, volunteers and the amazing golfers! We will post more pictures throughout the next few days as well as the final amount we raised this year!

10/04/2025

Honored to share another amazing auction item for the upcoming Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament benefiting the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation 💜 October 25th at 9am.

In loving memory of Micah Scates, a one-year golf membership Tennessee River Golf Club has been generously donated by Brad and Ashley Scates.

We are forever grateful for this heartfelt gift. ❤️

Whitnee Pearcy GibsonMicah CruseMary CruseMichelle Powell Gandy

Auction Items at 4th Annual Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament
1 Ticket for $10 or 3 Tickets for $25
Venmo: -Scholarship
Or contact Micah CruseMary CruseWhitnee Pearcy GibsonMichelle Powell Gandy

If Venmo-please indicate which items you want a chance on.

Thank you ao much to the sponsors: Konica Minolta, Darrell & Mary Cruse, Tennessee River Golf Club, Decatur County Bank, Glow House, Brad Scates and Michael & Trina Harris

💜NMSt at TN 11/15/25-4 Tickets & Parking Pass
💜Memphis Grizzle’s-Game TBD-2 Box Seats
💜Turtle Box
💜Scotty Cameron Putter
💜Jacksonville at Titans 11/30/25- 2 Tickets
💜Tanning Package from Glow House
💜$300 TN State Park Gift Card

09/28/2025

Auction Items at 4th Annual Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament
1 Ticket for $10 or 3 Tickets for $25
Venmo: -Scholarship
Or contact Micah CruseMary CruseWhitnee Pearcy GibsonMichelle Powell Gandy

If Venmo-please indicate which items you want a chance on.

Thank you ao much to the sponsors: Konica Minolta, Darrell & Mary Cruse, Tennessee River Golf Club, Decatur County Bank, Glow House, Brad Scates and Michael & Trina Harris

💜NMSt at TN 11/15/25-4 Tickets & Parking Pass
💜Memphis Grizzle’s-Game TBD-2 Box Seats
💜Turtle Box
💜Scotty Cameron Putter
💜Jacksonville at Titans 11/30/25- 2 Tickets
💜Tanning Package from Glow House
💜$300 TN State Park Gift Card

09/23/2025

💜4th Annual Birdies and Boos Golf Tournament to support the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation💜
⛳️ Saturday, October 25th at 9am 🏌️‍♂️

If you would like to sponsor, please contact Micah Cruse at 731-845-4498 or email: [email protected].
Venmo: -Scholarship

Or contact Mary Cruse Michelle Powell GandyWhitnee Pearcy Gibson or Trina Harris.

We have some great auction items this year! We will post those soon. Thank you 💜

03/15/2025

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who supports the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation. And, thank you to the Decatur County Education Foundation for honoring our Emma in such a beautiful and special way. 💜

10/17/2024

Raffle Items for the 3rd Annual Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament at Tennessee River Golf Club to support the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation. 1 ticket for $10 or 3 for $25.

You do not have to be present to win. Venmo -Scholarship or contact Micah Cruse Whitnee Pearcy GibsonMichelle Powell GandyKellye Blue FranklinMary Cruse.

Thank you 💜

Orange Yeti Cooler
4 TN v KY Football tickets (lower level) with parking
Traeger Grill
4 Memphis Grizzle Tickets
Vols Gift Basket
Blackstone Portable Grill
More to come…

10/05/2024

💜Thanks so much to everyone who bought a shirt at the RHS football game.💜 We still have plenty of shirts available. $25 Sizes S-3XL. If you are interested please Venmo -Scholarship or contact one of our board members. Micah Cruse Michelle Powell Gandy Kellye Blue Franklin Whitnee Pearcy Gibson Jay England or Heidi Reed. Thanks!

💜We will be selling t-shirts at the RHS football game this Friday, Oct 4th. $25💜

🎉The Golf Tournament on Oct. 26 is sold out! 🎉 But we still need sponsors. Please call 731-549-0325 or email [email protected] Thank you for your support!

10/04/2024

💜We will be selling t-shirts at the RHS football game this Friday, Oct 4th. $25💜

🎉The Golf Tournament on Oct. 26 is sold out! 🎉 But we still need sponsors. Please call 731-549-0325 or email [email protected] Thank you for your support!

09/14/2024

3rd Annual Birdies & Boos Golf Tournament to support Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation. To register please contact Tennessee River Golf Club. If you would like to sponsor or provide a raffle item, please see attached or contact either Micah Cruse Whitnee Pearcy Gibson Michelle Powell Gandy Kellye Blue Franklin Mary Cruse or email [email protected]. Thank you very much! 💜