Cherese Mari Laulhere was born on September 17th, 1974 in Long Beach, California. At the age of 21, Cherese tragically and unexpectedly lost her life in Agra, India on March 27th, 1996. She is beloved by many and missed by everyone.
During her life, Cherese always said, “I want to make a difference in the world.” She did and continues to do so every day, touching many people’s lives around the world. She was such a compassionate and loving individual that always put her heart and soul into everything she did. Her laugh was contagious and her smile would light up the room.
To keep Cherese’s memory alive, a foundation in her name was established in 1996. The mission of the Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation is to provide funding and support to charitable organizations with goals that are parallel to Cherese’s interests.
Organizations that reflect her dedication to enrich and better the lives of children, adults and families throughout education, cultural and performing arts, and medical & health care-related causes for both people and animals.
Since the beginning in 1996, Cherese’s foundation has helped countless children, families and animals. You can visit the Articles and We Support pages on the website to see the incredible organizations and foundations Cherese has helped over the years, and continues to support.
Cherese’s Dream written in Elementary school. To help Cherese's dreams come true, our family has established a foundation in her name.
