Our 1st Ever Autism Fundraiser -- Team Schoonveld @ Els for Autism Golf Challenge

In honor of Bella, Roo, Sbear & SJ-- We will be sponsoring “Team Schoonveld” for The Els for Autism Golf Challenge on Monday, August 29, 2011, in Lemont, IL.

If you would like to sponsor our team and help contribute to the The Els for Autism Foundation's mission.   Click “SPONSOR TEAM NOW” at the top of the Page above “Fund Raising Target” to make a tax deductible donation to a 501C-3 charitable organization! Every dollar counts and any amount contributed is greatly appreciated by all parents (loving someone with Autism) and individuals with Autism. Or simply spread the word about this event by sharing our blog or Els for Autism golf challenge home page.

Els for Autism is one of the Initiatives for championing Autism awareness, acceptance & advocacy for positive change which our family believes in. See our Team progress here.

http://www.e4agolf.com/elsvideo1.html
 
Thank you to our sponsor, J.A. Watts, Inc., Julie Watts and Uncle Mark Schoonveld, and all of our family and friends whom support us on this mission daily and year after year.

Meet one of our Earth Angels -- Ms. Stacey Rhodes

Let me start with I cannot say enough about this amazing lady whom has become a true friend. We met Stacey nearly 4 years ago when she first began working with S-Bear through early intervention. I was impressed with her positivity, passion & talent upon meeting her. What makes her a standout are all those things, plus she truly wants to COLLABORATE! I never take that for granted in working with the myriad of professionals surrounding my nest of 4 extraordinary blessings. Before meeting Stacey, I had never known a therapist to want to have a team meeting, share a binder of written team notes, etc, etc. I always felt the weight of being the integrator as the family matriarch & scheduler of all therapy work amongst the 4 kids.

Stacey has seen us through some of the roughest times of our journey. When she started, Bella & S-Bear alone had been enveloped into Autism. Within the following 2 years we hit rock bottom, witnessing our 15 mo old baby drift away & only months later, Roo then 3.5 years old regressed sharply & became very ill. Stacey was one constant whom kept me grounded. She truly has an unmatched compassion for others and is driven to HELP them. Her love of music & enrichment for others comes through her work so apparent. Though our youngest has really cycled through MAAAANY regressions, Stacey never gave up on her. Even when my mind was fragmented & not so sharp-- she never gave up on me. She even came back to us after having her own little one & did so much more than could ever be expected of a professional-- all out gift of her beautiful heart.

Today Stacey is still a key contributor to SJ through her SonRise home program, and soon she will be expanding to S-Bear this summer. We'd never be where we are today without this remarkable & ambitious professional. She brought SonRise back into my sights, after ABA failed for SJ. My kids are blooming in front of my eyes & you've had a tender hand in it; I'm forever grateful, Stacey. 

It is with pleasure that I share this very talented professional's Summer Programming information.