Thanks to your generosity this past year, over 5,000 children and families received life-changing services that helped nurture the unique gifts that lie within every child, opening a world of opportunities. Imagine the excitement of welcoming the birth of a child into your life. Ethan’s mom and dad patiently watched and anticipated each important developmental milestone. When at 18 months, Ethan still had not said his first words, his parents started getting very anxious. Mom confided her concerns to a friend and her friend told her about our Easterseals North Georgia Early Intervention Program. Thanks to donations from supporters like you, Ethan began receiving Speech Therapy from one of our Pediatric Specialists, Mary Ann. Mary Ann worked with Ethan, his mom, and dad in their home, providing tips for the family to use to improve Ethan’s attention and self-regulation while also encouraging Ethan’s language development. When Ethan spoke his first word, Mama, it was music to her ears. Both his mom and therapist were tearful, but Ethan just grinned at his accomplishment and gave mom a big bear hug. Now, there is no stopping Ethan. He is speaking in full sentences to everyone who will listen. Your
generosity allowed him to develop his language and now he is in preschool and is a star student. This is what happens when a Champion, like you, believes in the genius in every child!