HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-03-18, Page 2Page 2 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Local brothers to be a part of Easter Seals direct mail campaign
All parents
want their chil-
dren to grow up
happy, healthy
and self-suffi-
cient. For families
who have a child
with a physical
disability, these
goals are much
more difficult to
reach, especially
in these economic
times. Debbie
Braun from
Wingham, Ontario
is a single parent
of four, who
knows this better
than anyone. Her
two sons, born
two years apart,
have a rare dis-
ease ,that has seri-
ous health conse-
quences and a
shortened life
expectancy.
Brothers Lucas,
age 11, and Zane,
age 9, who both
attend Lucknow
Public Central
School, were both
•
born with
Morquio
Syndrome, a
degenerative bone
disorder that
results in a kind crf
dwarfism.
Weighing 30
pounds each,
Lucas and Zane
are as big as they
will ever be. They
do not have devel-
opmental delays,
but don't have the
hand strength to
put on -their own
socks in the morn-
ing, nor do they
have the mobility
to raise their arms
over their heads to
pull on a shirt.
Both boys require
electric scooters.
to get around.
In 2002, Debbie
Braun faced . the
possibility of
moving cher family
from their home.
The brothers have
endured so many
corrective surger-
ies on their legs
and backs, that
they could not
access the main
part of their home.
Easter Seals
Ontario was there
to help with the
financial assis-
tance needed to
add a stair lift to
make their home
accessible.
"My kids just
want to get
around. You just
can't say . 'thank-
you' enough to
Easter Seals for
helping . to give
my kids a normal
life well, as nor-
mal as it can be,
says Debbie
Braun.
Easter Seals
assists families of
kids with physical
disabilities with
the purchase of
costly mobility
equipment such as
walkers, willed -
chairs, porch lifts
Now taking
Consignm :- � ,• r -'
sn�
for our Annual Spring Auction Sale
April ,11th, 2009 - Chesley Store
0:40,4,) ir-Noi,.,14,‘I
�`' 519-363-31 92
1 i t . eau is &�,ce.
View our growing listing 0 www.agdealer.com/roberts
Submitted photo
Brothers Lucas Braun, age 11 and Zane Braun, nine who both attend LCPS in Luckhow, will be featured in
Easter Sealsdirect mall campaign, thisand the Easter SealsTelethon on, Sunday:Apr l 5, on CBC.
:
and ramps, as well
as communication
devices and
bathing equip-
ment. By provid-
gi -financial
assistance, Easter
Seals performs an
essential service
to families who
might not : other-
wise have the
resources to
obtain this equip-
ment. And, in
these challenging
times the need is
greater than ever.
"These are
especially chal-
lenging times for
families. A family helping children
and . .Zane
attended
Seals
have.
Easter
Camp
near
help kidswith
with a child with a with P hysical dis- physical disabili-
severe disability abilities ` live safe ties, like Lucas
incurs huge
expenses ` assOciat-
ed with their care
that can cost up to
$40,000 a year,"
says Carol Lloyd,
president and
CEOs Easter Seals
Ontario. `.A11
year-round, but
especially l during
'March is Easter
Seals Month,' we
wish to thank sup-
porters •and tell
people about the
importance of
their donation. s iri
ly. in their own Woodeden, and Zane. The
homes with digni- London, Ontario brothers appear on
ty, and a greater and- their mom the annual Easter
level of independ- reports ` that they Seals Telethon on
'ence." "can't stop talking Sunday, April 5
Easter Seals about it. At camp on CBC and are
also owns and they escape Isola- featured in the
operates two fully tion and meet Easter Seals direct
accessible resi- ::`other kids that mail campaign,
dential camp they can relate to, one of Easter
properties and is something that is Seals' largest
recognized as an n not available in . fund-raising . ini-
industry leader in their small com- tiatives.
providing special- munity. For more
ized recreation During March is mation or to
programs for kids Easter Seals donate online,
with physical dis- Month, there are visit www.east-
abilities. Lucas many ways to erseals.org.
infor-
iabetes isn't just a
outs.u.
We can help you avoid simple things that put your family at high rik�
Call a Registered Dietitian for free.
EatRight Ontario 1-877-510-510-2
ontario.ca/eatright
iPPOntario
Paid for by the Government of Ontario