Chasing Rainbows: Safety First!...

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Safety First!...

Today was Gavin's inaugural run with his new wheel chair!

We strapped him in and hooked his school backpack onto the back of the chair.

I had contacted the bus company over the weekend to tell them that Gavin had new wheels. I was hoping they would send out their bus safety specialist, Cheryl, to meet the bus. I have faith in the bus driver and bus aide, but I wanted Cheryl there just in case they had never seen that type of chair. They were so used to his old chair - and I wanted to make the transition smoother as they figured out his new chair.

I love how safety conscious this bus company is! And I feel grateful that they didn't think anything of sending Cheryl out to ease my worried mine! As I watched the three of them surround Gavin to secure his wheelchair and belt him in, I saw a little smile on his face.

I think even he knows that they put his safety first.

Thank you, bus angels!!

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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!