The Julia Anne Kirsch Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to improving the lives of those with significant developmental disabilities and their families. The Foundation honors the memory of a very special girl, Julia Anne Kirsch, who had multiple disabilities and faced many medical challenges. It was through Julia that her parents, Teri and Cliff, became aware of the real challenges and barriers that the disabled and their families face every day of their lives. It was also through Julia that they learned of the special potential each individual holds and that they and their families can lead a full and happy life.
The Games @ Immaculate Heart Academy
On Saturday, January 18, Immaculate Heart Academy will host a series of charity games to support the Foundation. It will be an exciting day of top quality girls' high school basketball. The schedule is as follows: 9:30 am Pascack Valley v. Wayne Valley 11:00 am Old Tappan v. Paramus . . .
Basketball Program for Special Children
Our annual Hoops Clinic for Special Needs Kids begins on Sunday, January 5th and runs through February 9, 2020. “Mighty Mike” Simmel, the founder of Bounce Out the Stigma (www.bounceoutthestigma.org), will once again run the clinics. Mighty Mike’s program seeks to empower children and . . .
Alex’s Bike
Alex loved his old adapted tricycle but had outgrown it. Then, when he had spinal fusion surgery, he needed something to help his legs and trunk muscles get stronger. It was such a pleasure to grant Alex a new adapted tricycle to help him exercise and give him lots of fun. . . .
Concert – Van Rental Program
When two teen sisters with muscular dystrophy received free tickets to a concert, they needed a specialized van to get there. Our handicap van grant rental program, allowed the girls to enjoy a fun afternoon of music and to meet their favorite singers, Annie and Sky, . . .
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