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A tragic car accident, which claimed the life of his mother and nearly claimed Diego’s life, set off a series of events which ultimately ended this little boy’s life direction. Diego is currently mentally challenged and lives between walking with a walker and sitting in a wheelchair. When you meet Diego, one thing is noticeably awesome: nothing seems to steal his joy. A friend was quoted as saying, “the accident took some things away from Diego and yet, he was given new and absolute joy!” The supporters of Be An Angel were able to help this family by purchasing a wheelchair. Additionally, Diego was one of the lucky children Texas State Senator Dan Patrick invited to visit his office at the capitol in Austin. The Be An Angel supporters put a smile on this precious child’s face.
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When we first met Meg, we feel in love with her instantly. Born a twin, Meg lost her sibling when she was only 16 months old. Meg is visually impaired and requires a wheelchair. Recently Meg experienced the joy of Camp Be An Angel for the first time thanks to the fantastic supporters of Be An Angel. Her camping experience included being able to feel the thrill of flying down a zip-line as well as the unique sensation of floating in a canoe. She sang camp-fire songs with her parents and her new friends and rode a horse! Meg was even able to shoot a bow-and-arrow! For three days, Meg and her parents experienced no barriers. She could participate in every activity without being hindered by her disabilities. Sometimes, even the smallest of families need that bonding time. Camp Be An Angel gives respite, joy and hope allowing our families to come together and not “feel” different. It shows us first-hand that every child is important and can contribute to others in a meaningful way.
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Hayleigh lives with her mother and her younger sister in Houston. Her mother is her primary caretaker. Hayleigh’s circumstances cause her to be physically uncomfortable in public places, which cause loud outbursts when she is around large groups of people. Hayleigh unable feed or care for her personal needs. Because of her disabilities, Hayleigh requires constant medical attention, which entails three different doctor’s appointments each week assuring a better quality of life. If Hayleigh becomes ill, generally she has to be admitted to the hospital. Both Hayleigh and her mom and sister benefit from Be An Angel’s Alternatives for Angels program. This at-home respite care service provides each medically fragile child 12 hours a month of at-home care from a professional caretaker. Hayleigh’s mother can now attend her other daughter’s parent-teacher conference, or run a quick errand knowing that Hayleigh is in good hands. Through Alternatives for Angels, the supporters of Be An Angel provide to these hard working parents a chance to catch their breath…. Even if it is just for a few hours each month!
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This is Jonathan on the day he received his brand-new medical stroller from Be An Angel! This was also the day Jonathan was scheduled to have another surgery, one of many in his young life. Jonathan has a twin brother and an older sister. His single, working mother ensures that all her children have a good life, however, when it comes to Jonathan’s special needs; a special supporter of Be An Angel lent a financial hand. With this special lightweight collapsible equipment, Jonathan has more mobility allowing his mother to store it in the trunk of the family’s car instead of trying, often unsuccessfully, to fit Jonathan’s bulky wheelchair inside. Be An Angel’s generous donor not only furnished Jonathan a new means to move, he presented him a new opportunity to see the world.
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