Chasing Rainbows: This Is How I Do It...

Thursday, April 12, 2012

This Is How I Do It...

If you're like me, you read a wonderful, funny and touching blog called "Love That Max". Recognize this cute little guy and his Mom?

The blog is written by Ellen Seidman, Max's Mom and a highly acclaimed writer. Ellen's someone I look up to as a Mom, a writer...and a friend.

When she asked me to write a guest post for her blog - part of a series called "This is How I Do It" - I was so honored!! This is my second guest post for her. The first one was about Gavin's nutrition regimen. So...I'm pretty much famous at this point. I'm considering charging for autographs from now on. I'll let you know. In the meantime, check out Ellen's blog and my guest post below! But I send you with a warning...it is inevitable that you, too, will Love That Max.

This Is How I Do It!

2 comments:

AbbyApril 12, 2012 at 9:41 PM
I found your blog through your guest post. Thank you for sharing how you do it! As an occupational therapist, I love reading about the real-life experiences of families. It gives me a better understanding of what families are really going through. I look forward to following your family's adventures!
~Abby
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AZ ChapmanApril 12, 2012 at 11:09 PM
I found your blog though this guest post nice to meet u and your family
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Gavin's Playground Project

Gavin's Playground Project was born from my desire to see an "All Abilities" playground built at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. This is the hospital where Gavin spent a lot of time during his life... and where he ultimately died, surrounded by friendly and familiar faces. To mark the one year anniversary of his death, I held a fundraiser on April 5, 2014. You can read all about it in THIS post.

We raised a LOT of money, but not enough for a playground! If you would like to contribute to help make this playground a reality - so no kids will ever have to sit on the sidelines watching their peers play - you can contribute directly to the hospital through the Chasing Rainbows fundraising page HERE. Your donation will go directly to the hospital for the playground and is tax deductible. You can also create your own fundraising team page and start collecting donations in honor of anyone you want!! There is also a mailing address on their page if you prefer to mail a check. Designate your contribution in memory of Gavin Leong - or write in that this is for the playground so your dollars will go to the right place. Thank you for your support of Gavin's Playground Project!

Gavin's Trust Project

I created "Gavin's Trust Project" to help support Gavin's friends who receive services from the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania. I wanted to continue to try to "make the impossible... possible" for kids like Gavin, knowing well how hard it can be to get much needed "special needs" items. It makes me happy to know that even after his death, Gavin continues to help others. Click HERE to learn more about the Trust Project! All of your donations, big and small, will be added to Gavin's Trust Project to help therapists and teachers get what they need for children in this program. You can write a check made out to CCIU and mail it to: Chester County Intermediate Unit, c/o Deb Hiller, 455 Boot Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. Please be sure to add "Gavin's Trust Project" in the memo. Thank you on behalf of me and my little superhero!