Our Mission...
- Increase awareness of issues affecting
children with disabilities.
- Form a network of parents, professionals
and friends interested in the needs of children with disabilities.
- Positively influence the lives of children
with disabilities by supporting those people who educate, live with, and
love them.
Our Beliefs...
- Children and families need to be connected
to their communities in ways that enhance their own heritage, and strengthen
their community as a whole.
- The primary focus of support, commitment
and love, for children is the family unit.
- All children are special and have a unique
purpose to be served in their community.
- Children have the right to equal
opportunities in order to meet their basic needs, and the right to
participate in all aspects of community life.
- Communities are responsible for providing
equal opportunities for participation in community life.
About Grayson...
Grayson, like most children, was born into a
family of love and hope. Unlike most children, she happened to have Down
Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Despite the expert attention
provided by her parents, cardiologists, and heart surgeon, Grayson did not
survive surgery to repair her heart. She graced this world with her
presence for a mere 7 months before joining the other angels in heaven.
Grayson left behind a wonderful gift for
children with disabilities and their families. During her short life, she
touched the hearts of many individuals other than her family. Several of
these individuals did not know each other before Grayson. Today, they are
united in their love and supportive attitude for children with disabilities.
Those individuals who loved Grayson will now touch many other lives.
Grayson's Gift is that of bringing together a community of people to support
children with disabilities.
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