Meet Skylynn. This is Chanel's best friend. She was diagnosed with autism about a year ago. Christine and I have been friends since Skylynn was a couple of months old. We've seen how it has affected their family and seen the ups and downs and everyday struggles of autism. So! In support of my friend and her beautiful daughter (and every other person/family who has been affected by this)- I am walking for autism.
Please visit the team page! And if you want to join us on October 8th sign up. If you can donate it is greatly appreciated!
Here is an excerpt from Christine's blog about Skylynn.
As you all know autism is something that has touched our family very personally and very deeply. Skylynn is the greatest blessing we have ever received. She is smart, beautiful, fun, creative, energetic, curious, and the center of our world. It breaks our heart daily to see her struggle against autism to communicate with us, deal with her world, and enjoy the simple everyday things of life. The struggle we watch her go through daily is why we are walking for autism.
Autism effects 1 in 110 children and Skylynn is just one of these. We are walking with Autism Speaks on October 8th to help raise money to research autism, and provide services to those who are affected with autism.
That is great you are walking for a good cause!!! :) I work with Scentsy and they actually are selling a full size warmer called Piece by Piece and 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of that warmer go directly to Autism Speaks! :)
ReplyDeleteEmily! That's fantastic! Can you email me I want to talk to you about hosting a party. sortabeautiful(at)gmail(dot)com
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