A Message from Our Executive Director Happy Holidays! The holidays will look a little different this year for many as we face limitations due to the pandemic. While large families gatherings may not happen, we remember that we don’t have to be together to be a part of a community. […]
Help Support Our Families this Holiday Season! – Community Newsletter
A Message from Our Executive Director Recently one of our Moms told me, “It means so much that someone cares about us. That they get what we’re going through. Our whole family has been touched by (Better2gether) being there.” As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, Better2gether is so thankful for […]
Thankful for Our Community of Supporters – Community Newsletter
A Message from Our Executive Director The Fall is often a time of thankfulness. Many are thankful for things like cooler weather, the opportunity for kids to resume learning, and finding ways to connect with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Better2gether has so many things to […]
Virtual School and 5k – Community Newsletter
A Message from Our Executive Director Summer has come and (almost) gone and Fall is upon us. For many that means embarking on the most unusual school year as our children learn from home, virtually. While this presents numerous hurdles for us all, families of children with medical complexity […]
Champions – Meet Cassius
Likes: Cash loves all things Mickey Mouse. He loves watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and his favorite episode is the Super Hero one. His mom says, “If he’s awake, Mickey Mouse is on!” Dislikes: Since Cash doesn’t like things going in his mouth, toothbrushing is one of his least favorite activities. […]
Champions – Meet Lydia
Likes: Music, swings, baths and playing with her big sister, Finley. Dislikes: All things medical: shots, blood draws and other medical procedures. Hospitalizations: She underwent her first surgery at a month old with three different teams of surgeons. She spent the first three months of her life in the hospital. […]
Champions – Meet Gracelynn
Likes: Coloring, playing with playdough, having others read stories to her, riding her bike and power wheel, going to pre-k, and watching YouTube kids and Disney+. Her favorite color is purple. Dislikes: Shots, blood draws and oxygen in the nostrils. She does not like to eat meat, unless its chicken […]
Champions – Meet Bryson!
Likes: Cars, trucks and trains – basically anything with wheels! Music – he loves to sing and attempts to play several musical instruments. Being outside. Soccer is his sport. Foods vary a lot but right now, pancakes, pizza, cake, yogurt, and chicken “muggets”. Dislikes: adult directed activities, most meat and […]