Meet the Angels!
Learn more about our current Angels and “shop” for their projects via their Angel Store!
Meet Asa!
Asa is a vibrant teen who loves classic rock and movies. As a recent high school graduate, he strives to be increasingly independent and plans for his makeover have been developed to support this goal.
Meet Liam!
Liam is a 4-year-old born at 29 weeks. At 2 he was diagnosed with Mirage Syndrome and Autism. He is tube fed and received OT, ST, school and nursing service in the home. Although small for his age, he is able to run, walk, talk, and enjoy this glider bike. They live on a very busy street and his mother’s primary concern is his safety from traffic.
Meet Willow!
Willow is a 4-year-old with Down Syndrome. She is limited in her speech and deaf in her right ear. She knows ASL and uses it to communicate with her family.
Meet Kallie!
Kallie is a sweet eight-year-old with a rare genetic condition called FOXG1 syndrome which impairs her overall development and results in mycocephaly and seizure disorder. She is non-verbal and visually impaired and requires care 24/7. She receives nursing care while at Codington Elementary and has a night nurse four days/week.
Meet Riley!
Riley is a 15-year-old boy with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, DMDD (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder), and Seizure Disorder. Riley has also experienced childhood trauma contributing to his behavior issues and outbursts. He is sent to his rooms during these instances. He loves calming himself with his Lego sets and building.
Meet Emmanuel!
Emmanuel is a 22-year old with a diagnosis of Autism. “Manni”, as his friends call him, participates in swimming and tennis in the Special Olympics and enjoys playing music on his keyboard and horseback riding. He works for ‘Kids Making It’ two days a week and is participating in a program called Essentials at CFCC to earn his GED!!
Meet Bridget!
Bridget requires 24-hour care and experiences significant difficulty with sleeping. Reorganizing the spaces within her home to accommodate a nighttime caregiver could greatly benefit her overall well-being and improve her quality of sleep.
Meet Leathan!
Leathan is a 7-year-old diagnosed with Level 2 Autism and frontal lobe damage. His Pica—a condition where he ingests non-food items—along with a tendency to wander, means he requires constant supervision. Leathan loves the color orange and thrives on attention. He has a passion for reading and a budding interest in Nintendo games.
Matias’ Project Is Complete!
Matias is an 18-year-old with multiple diagnoses, including a rare genetic disorder known as "Ring 14," which causes significant gross motor, fine motor, and speech delays, along with seizures, scoliosis, hypotonia, and feeding difficulties. He requires support for all activities of daily living (ADLs) to ensure his safety and well-being. Matias can independently move by crawling on the floor and is able to transition to a standing position, though this is becoming increasingly challenging as he grows older.
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