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What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever
Each year Happiness House/Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association continues to advance the educational, recreational, therapeutic, and family support programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Through our programs we believe "What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever." Let us share with you the story of Kelly, Bill and Erin Hart:
The Hart Family's Story
We would like you to know that there's a place in our community where miracles are performed every day. It's called Happiness House, and the miracle workers are the therapists, teachers, aides and staff that work there.
Our four-year-old daughter, Erin, was born with a rare brain disorder that resulted in significant delays in her gross and fine motor development. At nine months, when many infants start trying to walk, Erin wasn't yet crawling. Not knowing where to turn, we chose Happiness House to perform an evaluation. Their care and concern was impressive and comforting to two first-time parents. At that time, we had serious concerns about whether or not she'd ever be able to walk unassisted.
We were taught various exercises to increase Erin's strength. Gradually, Erin progressed with help from Happiness House staff and our own support network. Gaining strength, Erin learned how to crawl, stand, and walk unassisted by her 3rd birthday. At times, we now have trouble keeping up with the beautiful little girl "who might not walk!" What amazes us is that Happiness House employees treat everyone the same as they've treated our family… Everyone gets the same caring, concerned and competent treatment, in a contagiously positive way! If you want to see smiling faces and hear laughter from kids who face challenges beyond your belief, go to Happiness House. If you want to and are able to help these miracles happen, please donate to this great organization!
We're blessed to have Happiness House for our daughter, and we'll forever owe these amazing people a debt of gratitude. We hope our entire community appreciates the vital, wonderful work performed there. We learned firsthand that "What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever."
~ KELLY AND BILL HART
In this tough economic climate, our children need your support more than ever! Happiness House/Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association continues to work to help make a difference in the lives of families like the Hart family.
Each and every person affected by neurological impairments, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation and traumatic brain injuries, lead fuller, richer lives. Today, you can make an immediate difference* in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Each dollar you send provides programs and services to 1,000 families annually and remember: "What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever".
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