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C.A.R.E.
Project to Visit Bald Head
These
Families Need Your Support
 On November 9,
2011, counselors are arriving to meet on Bald Head Island and on
Thursday, Nov 10th, many families will arrive for the
meeting/workshop. In support of this remarkable program, BHI residents
and local businesses have really stepped up and more than satisfied the
housing needs for the families and attending counselors!
While
the housing has been squared away, there is still budgetary needs for
providing the group of 50+ guests with ferry tickets, parking, food, golf
carts as needed, and other smaller expenses. The estimated need is
around $6000. Every dollar counts and we are asking for everyone to give
what they can to this outstanding cause. This is a 503(c) 3 non profit,
which means that a donation of any pecuniary value may be tax deductable.
The
CARE Project is devoted to family emotional support. The goals for
the retreat are:
1.
To create a sense of community among families with children who are
deaf or hard of hearing
2.
To bring comfort and knowledge to the parents in attendance
3.
To connect families to resources and other families for information
and support
Families
will spend time together with other families, parents will spend time
with staff on a variety of topics, children will have planned activities
allowing parents to be in the workshops....lots of opportunities to
enjoy, relax and learn! In the end, these families will leave this
experience feeling better about their children, their lives and looking
forward to a future filled with hope!
If
you or someone you know on BHI may be willing to support this C.A.R.E.
event on Bald Head Island, please contact Ginger Dunn (910.540.7329) or
Wendy Wilmot (910.448.0688). Checks can be made out to The Care
Project for Donations for the Workshop.
The
director, Dr. Sexton, has spent over 33 years working with these very
families and children. “I have been privileged to be a part of so many of
these journeys and have seen the impact of The CARE Project now for at
least two years. CARE needs funding to grow. CARE needs YOU! Please help
us! No gift is too small or too big!”
If
you are not familiar with The CARE Project, visit their website and take
a look! You may also, click on this link to view a 16 minute short version of the
documentary.
Visit
our calendar for details and more
Island events!
Please
click here to update your contact
information.
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