The Lollipop Kids Foundation

I have been involved with a lot of organizations and to be honest, it is life circumstances that have introduced me to them. Since the birth of my son, 5 years ago, we have been blessed to have resources to obtain great healthcare, supplies and medical equipment. Most people who have children with disabilities do not have these resources. They are costly and most are not covered fully by insurance. I wanted to donated Carters equipment as he was outgrowing them and was guided to an amazing organization called the Lollipop Kids Foundation. http://lollipopkidsfoundation.org. It was started by a lady name Debbie Sahlin who knows first hand the struggles that families go through. This is a non-profit that I am proud to work with and I hope you will take the time to visit the website and learn more. Volunteers, support and donations are always needed. We all can make a difference in someone life everyday. To me, it starts with the children. I love my little man (and his sister:)  and so proud of his journey. As a Mom and I think most can understand this, I will do whatever I can to help him hit those milestones.  He has already exceeded expectations and will continue to do so. Its foundations like the Lollipop that changes lives and gives the children the chance to thrive.

 Carter

 

Mission

Children with disabilities have the right to be given opportunities that allow them to live to their fullest potential. Too often, parents raising these children feel isolated socially and burdened financially, emotionally and physically. They are forced to make hard decisions and sacrifice substantially in areas that most could not imagine. The Lollipop Kids Foundation exists to combat social stigmas, ease the financial burden placed on these families, offer emotional support and provide a brief respite so that every child with a disability has access to a hope and a future.

Guiding Principles

Love
Love encourages and inspires. Children with disabilities encounter prejudice at every turn. Love empathizes and resists the desire to look away. The Lollipop Kids Foundation believes that love discovers a passion within that fosters understanding and creates a desire to help.
Faith
Faith implies complete trust. Every child with a disability must have faith in himself or herself. Faith strengthens self-esteem and confidence. The Lollipop Kids Foundation believes by building the faith children with disabilities have in themselves and their environment, we empower them to prosper.
Hope
Without love and faith, there is no hope. Hope sustains and motivates, it enriches outcomes. Hope helps each one of us say no to despair and yes to endurance. The Lollipop Kids Foundation wants to give each child with a disability the gift of hope.