We want to begin by thanking all of you for your love and support over this past year. As many of you know, in October 2009 Gracie was diagnosed with autism.
Autism now affects 1 in 110 children. It is a complex neurobiological disorder associated with impairments in socialization, verbal and nonverbal communication, restricted play and interests, and repetitive motor movements. The disorder affects each individual differently, and there is a wide range of functioning associated with the disorder.
For our family, the diagnosis came with a mix of emotions. Relief, fear, and uncertainty were all among the initial feelings. These emotions quickly brought us to action and life has been moving at a fast pace ever since. In November 2009, we were introduced to an organization in Phoenix called Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC). Our experience thus far with SARRC has been nothing but amazing. Everyone is talented, caring, and committed to helping Gracie and other kids with autism. We are so blessed to have Gracie enrolled in SARRC’s Community Preschool which began in August 2010.
We love SARRC and sometimes that feels like an understatement. We would like to take this opportunity to give back to SARRC. On October 31st, SARRC is teaming up with Autism Speaks and having a walk at Tempe Town Lake.
There are a couple of ways in which you can help us and support Gracie and SARRC.
Join GRACIE’S TEAM. Go online to: http://www.kintera.org/faf/r/default.asp?ievent=347972=BD0EAED49FDC4F1DBB1B3A073AD1CDFA">
- Select JOIN A TEAM
- Enter TEAM GRACIE and search
- Click on TEAM GRACIE and then click on JOIN OUR TEAM
Support Gracie and SARRC financially. Any donation will help SARRC reach kids, teens, and adults not only in the Phoenix area, but across the country with autism. If we could begin with each person giving at least twenty dollars, we will work to our TEAM GRACIE goal of fifteen hundred dollars. Also, come out on October 31st and join us in the one mile walk. You being there will be such an encouragement to Gracie, our family, and SARRC.
Thank you again for walking with us in this journey. God has a plan that is proving to be so much BIGGER than we could have ever imagined. SARRC has blessed our family in countless ways. Please help us thank them and show them the wonderful team that is behind our beautiful Gracie.
Thank you and love to you all,
Tim, Sarah, Gracie, Reagan, & Brooklyn Newquist
I am so sorry that it is not letting me post this as a link. I will try to work on it. Thank you all for your help, love, and support!
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