Tessa recently finished her first session at Now I Can.  While she was here, Tessa made some great progress.  She is starting to have a much more relaxed body and is able to place her hand on the floor

demonstrating emerging protective reactions.   She now responds easily to cues to correct her posture.   She is no longer pulling her hands tightly to her chest and she opens her hands on command as well as voluntarily.  Tessa is also reaching with both hands at the same time and her Mom says, "She is already holding her head up and keeping her back straight when she is riding in her wheelchair."  Here Mom also says, "I like that when she is finished with therapy she is so relaxed with her arms down and her head up."  Tessa likes Barbie Dolls and My Little Ponies.  Her eyes light up when she sees any member of her family. Tessa is a wonderful girl!

 

www.nowican.org

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

We know there are many worthy causes and Now I Can is grateful that many local companies have been generous donors during 2010.  We want to recognize them here, and hope you will show your support to them:

Zions Bank

O.C. Tanner

Axiom Home Loans

Xlear (makers of Spry products)

Check City

APX Alarm

Key Bank

Sealsource and KD3

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How you can support Now I Can

At this “most wonderful time of the year”, many look to share their blessings with others.  And many times, we just can’t  give as much as we’d like to.  At Now I Can, we appreciate the generosity of our supporters and your choice to give to children with special needs.  We want to share a few ways you can give that won’t stretch your budget too much--and will still make a tremendous difference to the children at Now I Can.

1. Make a $10 donation.  (donate online safely at www.nowican.org or send a check.
2. Sign up on GoodSearch to use their search engine during your usual internet use to benefit Now I Can. http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/now-i-can-foundation  For every search, Now I Can will get a penny!
3. Sell some items on ebay and donate some or all of the proceeds to Now I Can! (find us on the preferred charity list)
   

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Start burning off that stuffing and pie now by training for Now I Can's 5K and fun run on May 14, 2011!  Register at www.runtowalk.com 

We hope to see you there!

If you know of a company who would like to be
involved as a sponsor of this event, please
visit the above site for sponsor information.

Sponsors receive great branding opportunities,
as well as wonderful exposure at a great price!

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Hey, we're not Oprah, but here are a few of our “favorite things” for children--especially those with special needs.  Maybe these sites can be a resource to you all year through.

--Memo Orthotic Shoes.  They are spendy, but high quality orthotic shoes made to provide excellent support without a brace.  They come in sandals and boot styles, too!

www.ablegaitor.com

--Myself Belts!  Fabric belts that Velcro for easy on and off.  These belts come in children and adult sizes and are perfect for those who struggle with fine motor tasks for any reason.

www.myselfbelts.com

--Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Drops—tasty and formulated just for children.  Kid-e-Reg (helps avoid constipation) and Kid-e-Mune and Kid-e-Well (help to keep kids healthy!).  Get them on the www.nowican.org website at a discount!