Swimming in Coats

Another day another amazing donation! Somebody heard from somebody about the yard sale and decided to drop off 7 totes of boys and girls clothes along with shoes! I need a thesaurus so I can stop saying amazing and generous...incredible.

I'm really hoping some of the other moms from CLC will check this out. These clothes are adorable, some are from Europe all are in really good shape up to size 7. There's some Land End's little girl snow gear. And, beautiful dress coats. I'm only half way through sorting the boxes! I'm sure there's lots of great stuff to come.

What do you watch?

Monday we had a donation of 20+ kids DVD's. Along with a leaps frog baby toy, we have the coolest potty chair I've ever seen. Yes, cool potty chair's are appreciated! Add to that more kids books, working toys and clothes! It's gonna be awesome. And, someone called today to say they're dropping off a dining room set and a dorm fridge. Can I just take a moment to say I love being a part of a community.

Glue Guns and Gold

More donations pouring in.

How about a German sausage making book from 1912? Yes, it has pictures.

And, then there's tonight's load. All the way from Muskegon.

It includes a box FULL of crafting supplies. Highlights: dolls hair, yarn, buttons, twisty things, and the glue guns to create something amazing!

If you missed out on a memento from your grandma or great grandma come check out the vintage figurines ands knickknacks. Beautiful 22k gold and other bud vases and glass ware.

And, more toys! Mostly dolls, some collectible.

We have some very generous friends!

Left over's

Did you ever do left over night at your house? It's either exciting or excruciating.

We've were delivered some leftover's this morning from some sales yesterday.

I was excited!

There's beautiful little girl clothes, summer and winter gear. A white wicker head board. A working printer and WIFI router. And, lots of other miscelaneous items.

Here's a sample of a book, there were some other rare and antique books too.

Reminded me there everyone has their own difficulties.

Thankful we're not alone in life.

If you want to pick up this book be first in line on July 7!

 

Student man

Somebody dropped by and left a $20.00 today. "This is for Let's Move Liam" that was it and that's all it needed to be.

Thanks friends!

The Greatest Gift

If we could raise a million dollars it would not be as precious as the gift we recieved tonight.

Abby Pearce brought Liam a treasure $3.17 in a ziploc bag.

What is sweeter than a true friend.

Thank-you to her paretnes for creating the oppurtunity for your daughter to give so freely.

And, A BIG THANK-YOU TO Melissa for lots of baby toys and 3 strollers for the sale!

Sailing Through Life

A very tired, generous friend finished her day by driving a 45 minutes to make the FIRST donation to the garage sale. She was rewarded with water and cookies and little does she know a very big shout out!

THANK-YOU!

Just a sample of the smaller things, the porch and garage are filling up!!!!

 Great Shape neutral baby bedding and accessories.

Full Set

Great size, just right for desserts or snacking.  

Treasure Hunt

Come join us rain or shine for a treasure hunt, otherwise known as a garage sale!


Date July 7
Place 713 Diamond
Time 8 AM - until it's all gone!


All proceeds will be donated towards Liam's education at CLC. If you have something you'd like to donate please drop it off! There will be fresh lemonade or some of our special brew ice tea and lots of good finds for all ages.

Thanks!

Direct Donation

It's time for some old fashioned fund raising using the US Postal service.

Please make you're donations directly to us by check or money order made our too:

Matt Nolan
713 Diamond AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Thanks!

Great News! So far we've raised $1000!

Our goal is to raise the entirety of next years tuition, somewhere in the neighborhood of $20,000. Fundraising Event Info coming soon!

 Thank-you!

Dear Friends,

We are excited to share with you an opportunity for you son Liam. Born with CP, Liam has spent the last four years strengthening his body in traditional Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Special Education. While we plan on continuing to use traditional methods we have seen Liam’s self-confidence weaken. This expresses itself in frustration and lack of motivation, slowing his progress. We decided to look for alternative treatments to improve his attitude and give him the best chance of succeeding in mainstream education.  In the Conductive Learning Center (CLC) we have found a fit for him.

The Conductive Learning Center is a school and therapy center combined. Children with CP or other motor impairments learn along with being physically challenged. This unique approach allows students to spend more time focusing on life skills. Also, being in a setting with peers is extremely motivation.  We are very pleased with the academic focus and the especially the physical learning environment.

We think this is the right fit based on a two month trial at the end of last school year. We saw tremendous progress in basic life skills. Potty training, self-feeding with utensils, lying down and sitting up by himself, assisting with dressing: all areas saw major improvements. And, we saw amazing physical strength. He was able to walk in a walker without any support or assistance! Something he was unable to do before. Most important we see his motivation has returned. Now that the school year has ended he is still making gains.

We hope you will join with us in continuing this wonderful opportunity. Our hope is to enroll Liam fulltime in CLC 2012-2013 school year. We hope this will prepare him for full mainstreaming by the time he enters kindergarten.

Thank-you for your support!

Matt and Betsy (and Liam Nolan)