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Hey All, Asking for Some Help...
Hey guys,
As most of you know, I participate each year in the Autism Walk for the Autism Society of Nebraska. Last year, (mostly due to you wonderful people) we raised the most funds for my Son's team, (5,000). Well, it's that time of year again and I would definitely appreciate any help you guys could give. Our goal is 500 this year. Last year, (since we got the most donations) Hunter was able to meet some of the players for the Omaha Storm Chasers and he was given a butt-ton of awesome gifts. Most of you know that he just adores baseball. He loves the Chasers and of course, the Royals. Hunter is on the high end of the autism spectrum. He is still battling with speech but the improvements he's made in the last year are just amazing. He's very independent, loves sports and the outdoors. He's exceedingly brilliant and due to programs like this, he will continue to improve. His teachers tell me that he is now the example for all parents of Autistic children that join his program. He continues to exceed expectations and it's due to the time and effort of his instructors and counselors have put in. They have so much more access to materials because of the Autism Society. Due to his speech issue, I never would have expected him to initiate conversations but he is now doing exactly that. He also, (unprompted) told me he loved me just a few weeks ago. That is highly unusual but just shows his progress. He understands emotions and knows how to appropriately use his words to express them. Anyway, I really appreciate everyone's help and thank you all again for what you did last year. I obviously don't expect that kind of response but whatever you guys can do would be great. Please let me know if you do donate so I can thank you all personally. Oh and just an FYI: If you do not want to donate online, I can accept donations for you and submit checks/money orders in person on the day of the event. We had that issue last year with a few donations. Just PM me and I can give you my address. Thanks again guys! Link to Hunter's Page |
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03-18-2015, 05:57 PM | #17 |
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35 up.
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03-18-2015, 06:11 PM | #18 |
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03-18-2015, 06:28 PM | #20 |
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Ok. When they say sent to minor league camp do they finish March working out here in AZ or do they go back to Omaha immediately? I see his car is still in the driveway so he hasn't left yet!!!
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03-18-2015, 07:11 PM | #21 |
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I think they are all in Arizona for the remainder of Spring Training. Just saying that Fields playing in Omaha this season looks like a lock.
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03-18-2015, 07:22 PM | #22 |
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He probably has some pull with that team too. He did hit 28 homers for them last year.
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I felt bad not knowing him but he's slugged some homers the past two years. He is 29 years old I see. He won't have many more shots. He even said, well it will be hard with Hosmer in the way.
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Ok brother. That's great. Check out the link in the OP for the walk date. I think it's mid April.
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03-19-2015, 01:45 PM | #25 |
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Gonzo.....congrats to you and to your son! I would donate but like you I am walking in my local walk.
I am so glad for all the advances that are being made these days in Autism research and the support that is available. I would not want anyone to have to go thru what my wife and I did to get my son the assistance he needed. |
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