By LAUREN FISHBACH | US Board President, Co-Founder Delia's Center
Dear Friends,
What a wonderful time we had with our children and team this spring. Along with our CEO Laura Larkin and one of our Board Members, Kyle Arney, I was thrilled to be with the kids at the end of March into April. There is no greater joy then seeing the children thrive, knowing that over and over again, The Delia Foundation is improving their lives... which means that YOU are improving their lives and giving these special kids a future!
We arrived just in time for our World Autism Day Celebration. Fairy characters joined us for a morning of parachute games, music, dancing, bubbles, and, of course, snacks! There are no word to describe the feeling of watching our kids immerse themselves in the activities, alongside their friends. We have children who are non-verbal and who mostly keep to themselves. But on this special day, I watched them edge next to other kids to reach for the bubbles sailing through the air. One or two even threw their heads back and opened their mouths, determined to pop those bubbles! The photos here tell a little bit of the story through the shine in our kids' eyes!
Our other big news is that our children are about to embark on another new learning experience. Next week, they will be off to adventures in The Black Sea area. Our team's emphasis is on developing independence, team building, and leadership skills. The children will take turns helping to plan the day's activities. We are very fortunate to have this trip sponsored by Ora Kinderhilfe, a German NGO that in 2024 chose us as a Romanian partner. Last summer, they funded our first ever multi-day trip with the children and we went camping in the mountains. It was such an incredible growth experience that our social worker, Carmen, proposed a new trip this year. We will be posting photos and video on Facebook and Instagram so be sure to follow us there!
Instagram: @the_delia_foundation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/deliafoundation
As always, we are grateful to you for your generous support,
Best,
Lauren Fishbach
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