This foundation was created in memory of Sean Nielsen (1979—2013). We recognize that adult individuals with developmental disabilities and their families need support in the process to becoming independent and active members of their community. We provide financial support in three targeted areas: S.M.I.L.E. Program, Independence Initiative and Special Needs Camp.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Miracle League for Ages 19+
Miracle League is starting a new league – it is
for people with disabilities AGES 19 AND OVER!!!! WHOO HOOOO!!!!! They tried last year but it didn’t come
together because they didn’t have enough coaches – so I hope that it comes
together this year - Do you have a few hours each week? Can you help by being a coach or a buddy? Sean LOVED playing
in a league but wasn’t interested in playing for special Olympics unfortunately
once he reached 19 years of age there wasn’t a place for him to play. Another example of resources no longer
available after graduating High School.
Adult
League
UPDATE!
We’re gearing up for adult players this spring. Want to be a
Detroit Tiger? Or how about a Pittsburgh Pirate?
Men and
women, 19 and older with special needs, are eligible. Games will be played on
the same days as our regular league–Saturdays. And all games will begin
at 4 PM, with the exception of opening day when the game will begin at 4:30.
We will have no extra “practices”, but game day attendance is needed.
And please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled game time to check
in at the front gate.
So,
just like our regular KML games, our adult league will be coed and
non-competitive, playing two innings where each player gets the chance to bat
and score. And, of course, every game will end in a tie!
We’ll be
a bit different from the regular KML games, though, as our adult games will be
BYOB! That means Bring Your Own Buddy. So, if you need assistance,
please bring your care giver.
Also like our regular Kiwanis Miracle League, there are no fees.
All you need to do is register, show up with your buddy on game day, and
have a great time! Let’s play ball!
Click
here (or copy the link and paste it into your browser) to begin the
registration process:
https://kiwanismiracleleague.sportngin.com/register/form/353450217
See you at the KML ball park
soon!
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Why We Decided on the Foundation Name
The minute we decided that we would start a foundation I knew that somewhere in the name we would use the phrase "God’s Got This®."
Why this name? The one thing that Sean always did that astounded me was whenever he faced a struggle or challenge (and they were numerous) and he saw that I was scared or worried he would grab a hold of my hand and look at me and say “Don’t worry Momma – God’s Got This”.
I knew this endeavor
would be a challenge and we would need to overcome a lot for it to be a
success. So to me that phrase said it all - not just how Sean
lived his life and how he managed to stay positive and loving even to the very
end but how we as a foundation would get through the tough spots and yes the ONLY way I would be able to get through life without my reason for living.
Sean's belief in God gave him the strength to confront and overcome the
challenges in his life and that is how this foundation will get through them too.
When I spoke up I remember everyone looking at me a bit odd and didn't know why and I found out later no
one wanted to disagree with me for fear that I would start crying J . We did talk about it and it was decided that we would add Sean Nielsen
Foundation so everyone knew that yes we are a foundation that believes in God
but that Seaner didn’t care if you knew Jesus or not he would include you, help
you and make you smile.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
April is National Autism Month
Don't Forget to Give Someone a Seaner Style Hug to Celebrate National Autism Month
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