Carter’s Heart Foundation
This fund was established to provide scholarships for people with a heart like Carter’s and funding for organizations and causes that were dear to Carter’s Heart
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Carter left an example of service and sacrifice that is truly inspiring. This is one way we are choosing to honor his heart for service, recognize the blessings in our own life, and pay it forward to the communities he poured into.
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Carter left an example of service and sacrifice that is truly inspiring. This is one way we are choosing to honor his heart for service, recognize the blessings in our own life, and pay it forward to the communities he poured into.
Carter’s Heart is a charitable fund established to provide scholarships for people with a heart like Carter’s, and funding for organizations and causes which were dear to Carter’s heart.
While we are in the process of establishing a 501c3 to accept tax deductible donations, we have begun fundraising by asking for donations in lieu of flowers. For those who would prefer to wait until we receive nonprofit status to make a tax deductible gift—perhaps there is a large gift you’re considering giving—please contact us and we’ll reach out as we get up and running.
Although nothing is set in stone, we’re anticipating a future where fundraisers from invitational golf tournaments to pickleball and corn hole competitions can bring joy and attention and support to the communities Carter loved.
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With lots of love,
Carter’s Family & Friends
Carter Redd Rhoad, 33 years old, was a resident of San Diego, CA. He left behind his wife Natalie and her family; his parents, Hal and Page Rhoad; his siblings, Clifton Rhoad, Cannon Rhoad and his wife Alexia, and Caroline Rhoad; grandparents, Robert and Bernice Forbes; aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also left behind a hundred best friends, many of whom he considered family.
Carter was born and raised in Metro Atlanta, GA, grew up in the Johns Creek area, and spent summers on Lake Burton. He attended Perimeter Christian School and Perimeter Church where he began serving on medical mission trips to Guatemala. He attended Northview High School where he lettered in football and soccer. He was voted the class clown his senior year and runner up for most respected. Carter attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL where he played soccer. He transferred to Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA where he also played soccer and was one of the team captains. After college, he moved to Guatemala to play soccer professionally and lived on the mission station where he served in years past.
When he returned to the States, Carter settled in San Diego, where he spent the better part of the next decade. As he established a successful career in recruiting, Carter continued to volunteer regularly with Young Life, and returned as a volunteer coach for the PLNU Men’s Soccer Team.
Carter was family-oriented, making trips regularly to visit his parents and siblings. Carter and Natalie spent time in Ohio with her family. After getting engaged, they quietly eloped and began planning a small ceremony for the following summer at his grandparents’ home on Lake Burton.
Carter’s sense of humor, competitive fire, devotion to friends and family, and generous spirit were his hallmarks. His life was a living tribute to serving others without needing credit.
Although Carter lost his life in a senseless tragedy, his family asks that Carter’s life of service—Carter’s servant heart—be the thing we remember as we honor his legacy.