(photo by Lori Villarreal)
The Rainbow Connection: Goodbye Snow, Hello Sunshine!
As we scrape the snow off of our windows next week in Michigan, 8 year old Kaitlyn of Midland will be waking up to sun and fun in Florida and a promise of visiting Mickey Mouse later in the day. Kaitlyn and her family will be living Kaitlyn’s dream as they experience all seven theme parks at Disney World. The Rainbow Connection, a Michigan charity that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses will make Kaitlyn’s dream come true!
Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in August 2009. After extensive treatment Kaitlyn was referred to The Rainbow Connection and then the magic of her wish to go to Disney World began! Through all of the doctor’s visits, hospital stays and treatment plans, knowing that she was going to Disney World gave Kaitlyn the encouragement she needed to fight each day. The thought of spending a week with all of her favorite Disney characters and eat ice cream for breakfast if she chose to, got her through some of her roughest days.
Her dream trip will start when a limousine picks up the family at their home in Midland and takes them to the airport. Upon arriving in Florida, Kaitlyn and her family will get the royal treatment with special attention throughout the parks, first in line for everything and some very special surprises.
Thanks to the big hearted folks at Sam’s Club in Saginaw this little girl’s dream will come true. The employees and management at Sam’s Club pulled together knowing what a difference they could make in the life of sick child. Sam’s Club raised the money to sponsor Kaitlyn’s through various fundraisers and local grants. “Sam’s Club is making a real difference in our community,” says The Rainbow Connection Director, Mary Grace McCarter. “It is truly heartwarming to work with them as they make dreams come true for these brave children.”
The Rainbow Connection is a local organization that focuses its efforts exclusively on Michigan children and their families, offering support services, help with utility bills, funeral expenses, information and referral, special holiday get-togethers and picnics, and college scholarships in addition to granting a wish. The Rainbow Connection receives no federal funds and depends exclusively on the kind generosity of our supporters. Eighty-nine cents of every dollar goes to granting Michigan children a wish.
For more information about The Rainbow Connection, visit their website at http://www.rainbowconnection.org/.
Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in August 2009. After extensive treatment Kaitlyn was referred to The Rainbow Connection and then the magic of her wish to go to Disney World began! Through all of the doctor’s visits, hospital stays and treatment plans, knowing that she was going to Disney World gave Kaitlyn the encouragement she needed to fight each day. The thought of spending a week with all of her favorite Disney characters and eat ice cream for breakfast if she chose to, got her through some of her roughest days.
Her dream trip will start when a limousine picks up the family at their home in Midland and takes them to the airport. Upon arriving in Florida, Kaitlyn and her family will get the royal treatment with special attention throughout the parks, first in line for everything and some very special surprises.
Thanks to the big hearted folks at Sam’s Club in Saginaw this little girl’s dream will come true. The employees and management at Sam’s Club pulled together knowing what a difference they could make in the life of sick child. Sam’s Club raised the money to sponsor Kaitlyn’s through various fundraisers and local grants. “Sam’s Club is making a real difference in our community,” says The Rainbow Connection Director, Mary Grace McCarter. “It is truly heartwarming to work with them as they make dreams come true for these brave children.”
The Rainbow Connection is a local organization that focuses its efforts exclusively on Michigan children and their families, offering support services, help with utility bills, funeral expenses, information and referral, special holiday get-togethers and picnics, and college scholarships in addition to granting a wish. The Rainbow Connection receives no federal funds and depends exclusively on the kind generosity of our supporters. Eighty-nine cents of every dollar goes to granting Michigan children a wish.
For more information about The Rainbow Connection, visit their website at http://www.rainbowconnection.org/.
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