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We are excited to host our 10^th annual Mother’s Day Celebration Luncheon on May 9th!  In addition to raising money for the Foundation through a silent auction, this year we are also raising money for a Connecticut boy with cerebral palsy, visual impairment and epilepsy who needs a renovation to his home.

Ryan, a vibrant 8 year old boy from Bristol, CT is non-ambulatory and non-verbal. His beautiful smile tells the world that he loves life. He lives with his dedicated parents in a two-story, cape-style home that needs to be renovated to meet his needs and growing body. Currently there is only a full bath on the second floor and...

In the summer of 2013 the Foundation was pleased to purchase a wheelchair for Eduardo, a six year old Ridgefield boy who was born with SMA Type 2.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is characterized by progressive muscle weakness from degeneration and loss of the lower motor neurons in the spinal cord and the brain stem nuclei. Poor weight gain, sleep difficulties, respiratory complications, joint contractures and paralysis are common complications. There is no cure.

Despite his diagnosis, Eduardo is just like his first grade peers. He loves Legos, museums and art. He plays baseball with the Holland League, rides horses at Pegasus and swims.  He has a beautiful spirit and...