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371 lending teams in the "Memorials" category
  • In Memory of Elsa Weatherall - Jensen

    In Memory of Elsa Weatherall - Jensen

    3 members have lent $6,550 in 89 loans
    British Columbia, Canada Category: Memorials Team since: Feb, 2010
    We loan because: We want to give all people the opportunity to help themselves be successful at improving their family and community.
  • Team Kantha

    4 members have lent $6,050 in 209 loans
    Global Category: Memorials Team since: Mar, 2009
    We loan because: We were able to achieve many of our dreams by the generosity of others and we lend because we want to keep that spirit of generosity alive.
  • Lend for Layton

    Lend for Layton

    26 members have lent $5,975 in 187 loans
    All of Canada Category: Memorials Team since: Aug, 2011
    We loan because: Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
  • RMS Titanic

    RMS Titanic

    5 members have lent $5,900 in 236 loans
    North Atlantic, 41°44′N, 49°57′W Category: Memorials Team since: Apr, 2012
    We loan because: Remembering and honoring RMS Titanic, her passengers and her crew. RMS Titanic struck iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 14th, 1912 and sank a few hours later on April 15th, 1912 taking with her 1517 souls.
  • Makenzie Lynn Memorial Fund

    Makenzie Lynn Memorial Fund

    5 members have lent $5,875 in 167 loans
    Utah, United States Category: Memorials Team since: Feb, 2011
    We loan because: We loan in memory of Makenzie Lynn Terry. An angel that spent too short of time here on earth. We hope to improve other peoples lives as she improved ours.
  • In memory of Joel Beckman

    In memory of Joel Beckman

    14 members have lent $5,675 in 140 loans
    UK, Ireland, Canada. Category: Memorials Team since: Apr, 2011
    We loan because: Joel loved life and achieved a huge amount in his 10 short years. Joel was greatly loved and is sorely missed by all who knew him. We want to remember him by helping others achieve their goals and change their lives…
  • People who Love Jane...

    People who Love Jane...

    25 members have lent $5,575 in 211 loans
    Dedham, Massachusetts Category: Memorials Team since: Sep, 2009
    We loan because: We loan in memory of Jane Burton who's life was ended before she was able to realize her plans to help others.... We invite her friends, classmates and family to help others by lending to people far less fortunate…
  • Mariana Fraga Memorial Fund

    Mariana Fraga Memorial Fund

    2 members have lent $5,550 in 215 loans
    San Francisco Category: Memorials Team since: Feb, 2009
    We loan because: we were friends of Marian Fraga who volunteered with Kiva to do lots of translations and introduced us to Kiva. She passed away but her memory lives on.
  • Andy Gabriel Memorial

    Andy Gabriel Memorial

    8 members have lent $5,500 in 208 loans
    San Francisco, CA; Worthington, OH Category: Memorials Team since: Nov, 2011
    We loan because: We remember our Andy with love and want to keep his spirit alive by helping others.
  • Alexia's angels

    Alexia's angels

    14 members have lent $5,500 in 218 loans
    San Francisco Category: Memorials Team since: Mar, 2011
    We loan because: We care. We know that life is hard and lending a helping hand gives people hope and the courage to keep going.