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Chooch and Jimmy after visiting the Indianapolis Colts' Camp

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More Information Links

United Cerebral Palsy   
(in the US type in your zip code and you will get the addresses of your 
nearest CP resources) Your first and place to check for information

http://www.timmyfoundation.org    Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Timmy Foundation was organized by Dr. Chuck Dietzen, a pediatric rehab doctor, interested in providing assistance to underserved children in the United States, as well as in foreign countries. The Timmy Foundation helps children around the world, while offering volunteers a life changing experience.--- If you feel compelled to donate-- this is the place. They also help children like Jimmy do the "cool" stuff, like wrestling , baseball etc. Jimmy speaks with DR Chuck about the foundation and " Ability"

Cerebral Palsy Connection (CPC)
(provides communication with other parents and many other helpful links)

The ANSWER SLEUTH'S CEREBRAL PALSY
(definitions and over 100 links for additional CP info)

www.thasc.com THASC Sales Company Inc. is a private profit-making company dedicated to the employment of handicapped people and senior citizens. THASC Sales Company, Inc. has been in business for 26 years, established in 1977.

You Will Dream New Dreams   Learn about an excellent book for parents, the People with Disabilities Press book series, and other valuable resources. http://www.youwilldreamnewdreams.com

Empowering Caregivers      (CHOICES*HEALING*LOVE)

www.charlierocket.com This is a link to find "cool" elastic waist ( no zipper or snap) jeans and pants for sizes 6 months to size 14. These were very difficult for me to find. Email your request or questions.

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CONGRATULATIONS JIMMY winner of The Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

James Kennedy III is the Indana middle school winner for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award,
Jimmy also qualified for the very prestigious
President's Volunteer Service Award (for the amount of hours he volunteered - open to all ages)
He will receive a Certificate and a letter from President Bush

James Kennedy III, 12, of Indianapolis, Ind., a sixth-grader at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, delivers frequent speeches about his experience with cerebral palsy, serves as a volunteer patient for therapy students, and raises money for the Timmy Foundation, which supports health and education initiatives in developing countries. Inspired by Dr. Chuck Dietzen, his doctor and the founder of the Timmy Foundation, James wanted to get involved in helping other people, too. He began speaking at schools and other places about the importance of focusing on what people can do, not what they can’t do; about what it’s like to have a disability; and about the work of the Timmy Foundation. James, who writes his own speeches, delivered more than 10 talks last year, often speaking for 30 minutes at a time.

For several years, he also has participated in annual wrestling matches that raise money for the foundation, and he led a drive at his own school to collect money and supplies for the same cause. In addition, James offered to be a “volunteer patient” to help students at the University of Indianapolis learn more about cerebral palsy. “I feel what I do is important because it helps people understand that even though I wear braces on my legs and use a walker at school, I am just like any other kid with the same feelings and dreams,” James said.

We are all excited and proud of Jimmy. He will go to Washington D.C in May and compete for the National Award.
You can Email Jimmy at MarieKennedy@aol.com /Attention Jimmy in the heading
Link to the Offical Website