April Newsletter

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Dear <<First Name>>,

For those who doubted winter would be behind us, you were right. Spring may be here with a few sunny days but they were quickly followed by snow! Ahhh, life in the Northwest.

Spring also means it is time for our May grant cycle. We have received 105 applications totaling over $107,000.00 in requests. This is a record number of applications for any single grant cycle and we are working hard to have the funds to fulfill these requests. If you are able, please consider a donation to be sure that these kids get the services and support they need.

Spring just keeps on giving! April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month! Want to know more about what OT is and why it is so important for children? See below and hear from OT Megan Marney.

Stache Dash is coming up quickly on June 10. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and we are looking forward to a amazing time.
Registration is open! So come out and get your Stache on and run (or walk) for the kids. See more information below. A big thank you to our dedicated and hardworking Stache Dash committee. If you'd like to volunteer, click here.

Eat and Earn is a fun way to support the kids too - we all have to eat right? See below for the results from March and our April opportunity.

We are once again participating in Washington's GiveBIG campaign on May 2-3. See information below. Early giving begins April 18th.

As always, thank you for helping children reach their full potential.

Occupational Therapy Month
To better understand what Occupational Therapy (OT) is and how it helps children we went to Occupational Therapist Megan Marney to give us the facts.

What is OT?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a play based intervention that focuses on promoting independence through everyday activities! Kid’s occupations look a lot different than adults –their jobs are to play, participate in school, and be independent with self-care activities. OT specializes in interventions that can be used across many environments and that can be adapted as kids grow and change.

Why would kids need OT?

Kiddos that most benefit from OT services are
those that have or are at risk of having
developmental delays or those that have difficulties functioning throughout their day to day. Some of the most common diagnosis that OT works with are those related to autism, sensory processing, fine and visual motor challenges, strength and coordination disorders, and executive functioning. Sometimes parents need some ideas and support as well! OT helps to educate families so they can carry over recommendations and strategies at home.

What are the long-term benefits for kids?
Like any other support a kiddo receives, OT can help them catch up to where they need to be or just give them a little extra boost. The hope of OT intervention is to help kids be as independent as they can in areas at home, at school, and in the community. We want to support kids to be involved members of the things they enjoy most!

What is at risk if they are not able to get the services they need when young?
Early intervention is so important! Sometimes kiddos need extra support and providing those foundations and interventions early lays the groundwork for future skills to be built upon. You can’t build a house by starting on the roof! Kids are constantly growing and changing, and we expect more and more from them as they get older- without intervention for those who need it they are at risk to fall further behind.

Thank you Megan for shining a light on the importance of Occupational Therapy for children with special needs and thank you for all you do to help elevate these kids to help them reach their full potential.

You too can shine a light on these kids and families. If you are able, click below to support therapy and home therapy equipment.

Click Here to Make a Gift and Help a Child

April's Eat and Earn?
Glad you asked.

"Get your Guac on!"

In the month of April we are teaming up with the Chipotle!

Join us on April 18, 2023 between 4-8pm at the Chipotle at 930 N Division
Chipotle will be donating 33% of the sales from those who bring in the flyer or
order online using code BH263BB
So check dinner off of your task list and add it to your calendar instead.

Chipotle flyer

Thank you to all of you who participated in our March 14, National Pi Day fundraiser at MOD Pizza. This fundraiser resulted in a total sales amount of $368.20, which means Elevations will receive a check for $73.64!
These smaller, passive fundraisers’ may seem like a drop in the bucket, but each small investment can lead to an incredible difference. The amount raised can help cover the cost of 2 average copays or 1 therapy session.

Sponsorships Available - More Information

5th Annual
Stache Dash
The race that puts hair on your face!

Where: Plantes Ferry Park,
Spokane County

When: Saturday, June 10th 2023

Chip/Timed Half-Marathon*, 10K, 5K, and Kids Run*

*New this year

Run or walk - Medals for all participants
More information at StachDash.org or at RunSignUp

Thank you to our Sponsors

Proceeds provide funding for children with special needs to receive speech, occupational, physical and other therapy services as well as home therapy equipment.

Get that GIVING feeling

When you give, good things happen in Spokane.

GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign where individuals and organizations come together across Washington to invest in our community.

Join Elevations on May 2-3 to invest in children with special needs in the Spokane area, and help them reach their full potential.

Early giving begins April 18th!

GiveBig Elevations

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