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Hi Everyone!
We are so excited to be able to share with you that on May 13th, we completed our Very, First Golf Tournament! We are SO thankful to each and every person
who participated in this tournament...The day was a Success and we couldn’t have done it without you!!!! Thank You for putting the “Special” in our “Blessings”!We appreciate our Sponsors: Presidio (with Guests, Cisco Systems), TSG,
Riccobene Family Dentistry of Knightdale, And Lonesource...Thank YOU for your part
in our special day!!! To Wil-Mar Golf Club, Thank You for opening your Golf Club and welcoming us in!!!! And to ALL of our volunteers who came out
to lend a hand...We appreciate
YOU for all of your time & effort in making this day a success! (Please see page 6 for more about our Golf Tournament)
On another note... We have a lot of activities planned for the summer months. Here are just a few things that we are looking forward too... Coming up on June 23rd...Durham Life & Science!!!!Families, you don’t want to miss out on this one! There is so much to do and
see at the museum. The Butterfly
Exhibit, the Dinosaur Trail, the Farmyard and more.
We have chartered a bus and will be covering a portion of the entrance fee. The cost per person??? $4.00 each!!!! (Thank
you Special Blessings!!!) There is a $20 Cancelation Deposit required per family. This
will be returned upon attendance to the museum.
(See calendar of events for more details)In
July, we will be swimming in the Knightdale Pool and our Support Group will continue meeting throughout the summer. A Sneak Peak... Our Fellowship
Group will begin meeting this Fall and a visit to
Historic Oak View is in the planning stages. Please remember that there will be no activities in August. This is our planning month. Activities
will resume in September.
Please remember that there will be no activities in
August. This is our planning month. Activities will resume in September.
Thank you for sharing your lives
with us. It is truly an honor serving you and your loved ones!
We look forward to seeing you all Make Every Day a Great Day and God Bless! Nelson & Roxanne Sinsapaugh
Mark & Mary Garris Please be sure to continue to monitor our Web Site
for updates and/or changes. www.specialblessingsinc.com
Thank You!
Click Here for the "Calendar of Events" Page
Due to technical difficulties and
the replacement of equipment, Special Blessings is experiencing a budget shortfall
for the month of May. If you and your family can assist us by making a Gift of $5, $10
or any gift size that could replenish these resources, it would greatly be appreciated. We Thank You
in advance for your consideration.
Click Here to Make a Donation
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On Wednesday,
April 8th, 2009, our very own Founder of Special Blessings,
Roxanne Sinsapaugh and her son, Shaun, appeared on the 6:00 Evening News.
WTVD, ABC 11 News, reporter Shae Crisson, did a story on the New Director of Mental Health,
Mr. Luckey Welsh. The story centered on Abuse and Neglect in state run facilities and the
need for positive change in our system. Eight years ago, Roxanne’s son, Shaun, fell
victim to neglect at a state run facility. Since that time, she has been advocating for change so that others may receive
better care. Roxanne recently turned to the media with Shaun's story after
hearing a news report that a Severe/Profound, Developementally Disabled girl had been
left unattended for over an hour in her wheelchair. She slid forward in her chair strangling herself
to death on the cord. Her records show that she was Not to be Left alone as she had
a tendancy to slip in her chair. This occured at the same facility where Shaun had been 8 years earlier.
This is the News Report that Aired
on ABC 11 TV on April 8th, 2009. The interview is with the new
Director of Mental Health, Luckey Welsh, and Roxanna Sinsapaugh. To view the News Report, Please Click on the Link below. We are asking for EVERYONE to please leave a Comment
by scrolling to the end of the News Article. We want to say "Thank You" to Luckey Welsh for seeing the need for change. This
is a GREAT opportunity to GIVE OUR KIDS a VOICE!!!
By Shae Crisson WAKE COUNTY (WTVD) -- A new administration is promising big changes and better care for thousands of mental
health patients treated in state facilities.
Families fight to save services for the Disabled. Shae Crisson, ABC 11 News, October 13th, 2009
A recent CNN Article on Autism has been posted on our "Links" page.
To view this Article, click on:
CNN News Article: Autism
What is Special Blessings? Special Blessings is an non-profit program for children &
adults with disabilities and their families. Our goal is to educate children, families and volunteers through
Support Group meetings, Community Inclusion and to offer fellowship in a Christian environment. By providing families with
information and knowledge, it will empower them to help their children grow to their fullest potential. ***Regardless
of Faith or Belief, Everyone is Welcome!***
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