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Other McMains CDC Events
 Mark your calendars because Red Nose Day is Back! Our annual fundraiser and awareness campaign has been set for May 7, 2010. It's a day of fun and awareness of the Center. If you are interested in participating, please email Eunice McCarney: emccarney@mcmainscdc.org or call 225-923-3420.
Be Silly to create more ability!
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6th Annual Developing Dreams Breakfast Most Successful!
The 2009 Developing Dreams Breakfast was the most successful one to date! DJ Gregory gave an inspirational and humorous speech about his year walking the entire 2008 PGA tour. His book "Walking with Friends" sold out quickly, so if you are interested in getting an autographed copy, please contact Eunice McCarney at emccarney@mcmainscdc.org
Our new video, Noah's Dream, written and narrated by John Pastorek, was touching and informative, and may be another award winner! The corporate winner of the Dr. Frank McMains Helping Hands Award was given to Circle K Corporation, and the individual award was given to John Pastorek.
About 300 people attended the event, which grossed over $80,000. Thank you to all who sponsored and were table captains, and especially to Committee Chairperson Rene Firesheets for a job well done.
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Cerebral Palsy Association of GBR, Inc.
d.b.a McMains Children’s Developmental Center
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 This a link to the My Child Without Limits website.
Are you worried that your child isn’t developing like other children? Has your child been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability? You are not alone. We are here to help you find answers to your questions. Other parents and therapists are here with you. Click here to get started.
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Our Board has adopted the One Baton Rouge Resolution.
One Baton Rouge works for the acceptance and integration of people of all colors, religions, sexual orientations, nationalities and people of all abilities and all walks of life into every aspect of Baton Rouge community life so that we all will be enriched by one another.
One Baton Rouge wants people from all walks of life and every imaginable characteristic to participate in our movement.
We do not want to try and change people, or force anyone to accept people, places, or things they are not interested in or accustomed to. We believe everyone should be free to lead their life as they wish.
It is our sincerest hope that people will discover the joy to be had living in a diversified community through the idea of oneness, which is much different than sameness.
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Therasuit Method
The TheraSuit method is an intensive physical therapy program designed by Polish born physical therapists whose daughter was born with cerebral palsy. The TheraSuit Method accelerates functional progress for children with neurological, motor, and sensory disorders. After learning about this method several years ago, it was a goal of ours to add this type of therapy.
In January, two physical therapists from the Center, Ashley Knecht Leach and Mandy Langlois brought this goal to fruition when they attended a 5 day course on the TheraSuit Method in Keego Harbor, Michigan. They were trained and certified by world renowned cerebral palsy specialist, Isabela Koscielny, thanks to a grant received in 2007.
We offered Therasuit last summer, and will do so again this summer. Interested parents should contact the Center for details as our openings are limited.
Please contact Ashley Leach aleach@mcmainscdc.org or call 923-3240 for more information.
Madeline Moreau with physical therapist Ashley Leach.
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LANO Seal of Excellence
McMains Children's Developmental Center has been awarded the LANO Seal of Excellence by the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations.
The LANO Seal of Excellence is granted to well-managed, responsibly governed organizations that are deserving of the public trust.
The Seal designates successful compliance with the Louisiana Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.
McMains CDC completed a rigorous review of our accomplishments, programs, activities, and management practices.
More details.
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Capital Area United Way Website
Visit www.thewaytohelp.org to learn about how you can assist in making sure help gets where it's needed most.
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Wheels to Succeed
The Tiger Cycling Foundation and Royal Purple Racing have partnered with the McMains Children’s Developmental Center for a new program called “Wheels to Succeed.” This program will be an ongoing fundraising event in which the proceeds will go towards purchasing adapted three wheeled bikes for children with physical disabilities that receive therapy at the Center.
Children with disabilities often miss out on social and physical activities that most of us take for granted, like riding a bike. With the use of adapted three wheeled bikes children who aren’t even able to walk have the opportunity to ride a bike with their peers and family members. The therapists at McMains Children’s Developmental Center see children take their first ride everyday at the clinic, and it is amazing! The thrill of seeing children’s huge grins when they get on an adapted bike for the first time and realize they can actually ride is priceless.
Not only is riding a bike a fun activity for all children, it offers significant health benefits for children with disabilities:
- Physical Activity – Increases gross motor control while strengthening and maintaining range of motion through extremities.
- Cycling movement is similar to walking, facilitating the hip, knee, and ankle to extend.
- Exercise – Aerobic capacity and endurance increase.
- Health – Ventilation and respiration are improved.
- Social Skills – Creates a lifetime leisure activity with health and self-esteem benefits.
Costing from $2500-$4000, these bikes are not easy for a family to obtain.
It is important for every child to have the opportunity to ride a bike on a daily basis at home for the social and health benefits, not to mention it is FUN! Join us on our quest to provide a bike for all kids with disabilities and make dreams come true. More details at www.wheelstosucceed.org. Please contact Ashley Leach a href="mailto:aleach@mcmainscdc.org" class="content">aleach@mcmainscdc.org or 923-3420 for more information.
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The Center is a community partner of the Junior League of Baton Rouge.
