My team
Why I am running!
If you're reading this, then you know what a courageous young man Devon is! What you are likely not aware of, is that the majority of our highest need folks in our communities are the last ones to get back to programs (if at all) after covid. And. It. Sucks. These are M-F, 9a-3p programs where our adults with disabilities can receive PT, OT, Speech therapies and connection with community. They have nada. The strain on families and caregivers is so significant.
However, Smile Mass has been a fantastic find! Devon has been able to get in the pool every week (he LOVES water), go to gym class, and participate in online music therapy. This non-profit was started by an amazing go-getter, Lotte, and mom to special needs young man, Nicholas.
But (another 'but'), there is no funding from the state (which is crazy b/c where did all the money go that was allocated for their day hab programming?), so it's all funded by the family and fundraisers like this.
So I thank you, Devon thanks you, and all the amazing crew at Smile Mass AND all the families, say thank you!
Peach, love and gratitude to you!
Description
Donate to help the SMILE Mass Falmouth Road Race team raise money to make recreation and vacation accessible to all, despite disability.
Your support will help SMILE Mass continue to expand their programs. Here are just some of their accomplishments over the past 11 years:
~donated over 140 floating beach wheelchairs to public beaches throughout New England
~created an Equipment Loaner Program that allows families to borrow adapted equipment free of charge for a day, a week, or longer
~opened an accessible beach rental in Truro, MA (Cape Cod) so families can enjoy a beach vacation
~built several accessible playgrounds in metro-west area of Massachusetts
None of this could have been accomplished without support from individuals just like you!
Together we can build a world where everyone belongs despite disability.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Paula Bliss | $109.85 |
| Jul 18 | Bev Tilden | $55.35 |
| Jul 18 | Alma, Adam & Von | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 18 | The Bonadio's | $218.85 |
| Jul 17 | Rachel Pendergast | $44.45 |
| Jul 17 | Dan,Julie jack Sullivan | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 17 | Chris and Mary Jo Gaskill | $109.85 |
| Jul 17 | Linda & Rick Hosking | $28.10 |
| Jul 17 | Julie Kahn | $109.85 |
| Jul 17 | Elayne Riveros | $28.10 |
