MiniLaps, Here We Come!

Well, friends, it’s that time again.  I love Mini Laps because, not only is it an excuse to brag on Addison and all of her accomplishments, but I also get to tell everyone I know about The Little Light House and what a difference they’ve made in our lives.  This will be Addison’s last year at TLLH, as she will be going to Pre-K next year alongside typical kids her age.  While preparing for school is the ultimate goal of TLLH, it is bittersweet to think about this milestone for Addison.  Over the course of the last year, Addison’s speech has exploded.  It has been so fun to finally get a window into what is going through her little mind!  She has learned to spell her name and can recognize the first and last names of all the students in her class.  Her singing skills have also taken off lately, though I don’t think she’ll be making a career of it.  Her favorites include “Happy Birthday” (although, she doesn’t need a party to belt out this favorite) and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story.  She is running, jumping, riding a scooter and even roller skating!  I don’t know that many people roller skate anymore, but she would have been well-prepared for childhood in the ‘80’s!

         As most of you are well-aware, The Little Light House develops an individualized plan for each student, including speech, physical & occupational therapies at no cost to families.  Though it costs roughly $26,000 per student per year to provide these services, the school chooses to receive no government funding or United Way support so that they can continue to be a Christian school.  Their Bible-based curriculum has actually been the foundation and model for several international schools for children with special needs.  The school is supported entirely through private donations and corporate donors.

Mini Laps is our chance to help TLLH raise some of that money. Each child will make one lap around the TLLH track to celebrate the accomplishments they’ve made over the last year.  Our job is to get sponsors for Addison’s lap to support this invaluable school.

A lot or a little, your money is going to a good cause for a very special girl. TLLH is a 501(C)(3) organization, so all contributions are tax deductible. If you’d like to donate, simply click here, or go to www.littlelighthouse.org, click Events, then Mini-Laps, and search for Addison Taylor. Thank you for supporting our little girl and her friends at this amazing school.