Hey everyone, are we ready for another Service Project? As we were thinking about what to do this month, I was made aware of a sweet boy, named Jacob.
Jacob has Mitochondrial Disease and Autism. You can learn more about his disease on his blog: Mighty Jake
Something that would be very beneficial to Jacob is a Service Dog. These dogs are trained from the time they are born, how to care and help their owners. If you have some time you should really watch some of this video.
***Click here to watch the video
It shows how Service Dogs help so many people. Your kids will find it so fascinating. They are trained in a special way and cared for until ready to find the perfect owner, they are not cheap dogs. But they are worth every penny.
Jacob is a boy who lives right here in our community. We can share his story with our children and let them know we have a chance to help change his life.
The service project for this month is to have your child working or selling something to make money that they can then donate to the Priestley family. Then Jacob's family will be able to buy a Service Dog.
Here are a few ideas:
-make a food item and sell to neighbors and family
-ask neighbors if they have any chores or yard work they could do
-make a craft or something creative to sell
I really hope you ALL can participate. I will post pictures and give everyone an update when he gets his dog. These dogs save lives and lets help Jacob's parents have that peace of mind, that their son is safe with the help of a Service Dog.
Channel 12 did a story about Jacob and his family:
Click here to see video
Also, if you could take a picture of your children while working and earning the money, I would love for you to text or email me the picture.
Jacob is scheduled to get his dog in October. So after a few weeks of Jacob and his dog getting aquatinted, we are going to have a meet and greet so you kids can meet Jacob and his dog. What a great experience this will be for your children.
The donation is due to me by August 31st. Email me at leah5299@hotmail.com if you need my information as to where to donate the money.
Thank you all so much. PLEASE PLEASE share this with your family and friends.
~Leah Martineau
Kids Who Care
Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
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