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The Cody Sanders Foundation

Our mission statement:

The Cody Sanders Foundation seeks to help individuals who are suffering with issues of substance abuse/addiction to find hope and deliverance through Christ.

Anyone wanting to contribute baked goods, help to run the booth or help in any way is encouraged to contact Crissy Tuttle at cstuttle97@gmail.com. We can use everyone! This event has always been a huge fundraising success in the past, and we expect this year to be great as well! But we need everyone's help to make that happen.

Cody's Story

Cody Sanders was a young man who touched many people during his brief life.  He had a contagious smile and a passion for life.  Cody was an all around athlete and outdoorsman.  He loved his family and friends with a deep love and concern.  He was loved and admired by everyone that knew him.  However, like many of us, Cody was not immune to the struggles of this life.

At the age of 25, Cody was introduced to cocaine and battled an addiction for two years, before finally, agreeing to seek treatment.  With two failed attempts at short-term treatment programs, Cody decided to go to a 12-month faith-based treatment program, The Lazarus Project, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  It was there, with spiritual guidance and Christian influences, that Cody made a commitment to change his life, and God miraculously healed him from his addiction.  Cody was excited about what God was doing in his life, stating to family and friends that "I have been set free."

On the evening of August 24, 2005, Cody spoke to a group of teenagers at a local church about his struggles and how God had delivered him.  After playing a game of basketball, Cody returned to the treatment program, where he prayed with a fellow resident and went to bed at 10:30.  He went to sleep listening to a Casting Crowns CD.  At approximately 1:30 AM, Cody suffered a cardiac arrhythmia, his heart stopped beating and he passed away in his sleep.  When he was found early that morning, he had a beautiful, peaceful smile on his face.  He was at home with his Lord, the One who had loved him enough to "set him free."