Mitchell's Light is a 501(c)(3) that began with a loss of a loved one and now helps others. Mitchell Gibson, a local fisherman, went missing March 12, 2016, at Lake Richard B Russell. Mitchell was eventually found and brought home on October 27, 2016. It was during this time of loss and hardship that the idea for this foundation was born, to help others in their time of need and to try to ensure that no other family will be waiting and praying for answers for their loved one that is missing in the lakes and the rivers that we all enjoy.
The question is often asked...What makes you different than the state agencies that our tax dollars pay for? Our goal is to bridge that gap between what the state resources can provide and help a family once the state or local law enforcement entities have run out of time and resources. We want to be the organization that helps when needed, without the red tape and official request that most organizations require. Most states are limited in the amount of time and resources that they can provide for one family, this is not the choice of those entities, it is just how it is at this time. Once resources are depleted, families are often left waiting...waiting for help, waiting for answers and waiting to see if their loved one will surface. This is an unacceptable situation and one we want to eventually be able to overcome through technology, training and education.
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