A New Tradition? We Think So!
Let’s talk about family traditions. You might have some long lasting traditions around the holidays or at different times of the year. Some families might go for a yearly vacation to their favorite beach. Other families might go caroling together every holiday season.
Pause families come to annual events like the Holiday Shoppe during the holidays, the Easter Eggstravaganza in the spring, and Fun at the Farm to mark the end of school! These events have become staples in the lives of our families giving them a consistent chance for family fun and giving the kiddos an experience to look forward to every year!
Families choose Pause to create memories and build traditions because they know that the event will be a safe environment for their family. They know that all children will be able to participate regardless of ability. They know their family will be loved and accepted as soon as they step in the door.
On April 9th, Pause hosted its 2nd annual Easter Eggstravaganza event - bigger and better than last year! With 75 families and 273 caregivers and kids in attendance families were able to…
Choose from three different Easter Egg hunts
Enjoy over 20 different activities, crafts, and games
Take sensory friendly pictures with the Easter Bunny
Pick up customized Easter baskets to give their kids on Easter morning
The memories and the smiles were all thanks to..
59 volunteer helpers who made this event a success!
Katie Laughlin from Cin Day Photo - our wonderful photographer who captured our Easter Bunny pictures.
Hannah and Madison Fetzer, for bringing the Easter Bunny alive.
Raymond’s Pizza for supplying 30 pizzas for families and volunteers to enjoy!
Center Pointe for allowing Pause to expand our footprint for the event!
Our CAN DO Network, aka YOU! For helping us collect Easter baskets, eggs and supplies! Special shoutouts to Gloria Segal, Jessica Rudie, Robin Mueller, Rana Issa and all of our anonymous donors!
Our grant funder, Strong Families, Safe Communities for making this event possible!
Here is what our families had to say…
“Pause provides some of the best community events we have participated in. They are always so well executed and provide the perfect mix for kids of all ages, abilities, needs. Top notch! We are so grateful for all that you provide!”
“Finally. A place where my kiddo can be herself.”
“I was in awe of the accommodations for kids with varying special needs and how well everything was organized. So much thought and effort was put into this event! My family felt accepted and welcome, and we had a blast!”
“One of our favorite Easter traditions! Thank you, Pause!”
“We felt super special and loved! I couldn’t believe that it was so much more than an Easter egg hunt… I did not expect that!!! All the games, crafts, and additional special touches or over the top. I am always so amazed and shocked that so many people know my child by name and speak to him. It just shows how much everyone truly loves and cares about each child there.”
“I felt very uplifted, I enjoy all the events that are put together. I look forward to them and the opportunity of spending quality time with my son and the Pause Families and staff. Feels like a village of those who care and understand without saying a word. That truly speaks volumes. It's always a pleasure to see everyone. I can honestly say it helps our family in so many ways on so many levels. Very grateful to have the support from Pause. :)”
The Easter Eggstravaganza event made families feel “happy that we had an event we could go to as a family and not feel so stressed, grateful to be able to do a holiday activity as a family, and welcomed. It was our first time as a family joining and we loved it!”
Making an impact just took on a whole new meaning! Way to make families feel like their family is worthy. You rock, CAN DO!
This is CAN DO. This is COMMUNITY. This is YOUR SUPPORT.
