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Honorary Garbage Man

kris — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:12:55 +0000

“Our son Zachery battled Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in different organs, for most of his young life. As 2009 drew to a close, Zach finally succumbed at age 17, but not without having realized his dream of operating a garbage truck.

TURN Family Support services provided the rest we so desperately needed. Having a “special needs” child—an understatement!—can be exhausting, especially for the parents. From the time our Zach would wake until at last he would run out of steam and ask to go to sleep, we were constantly on the move to keep up with him. Add to this Zach’s medical condition, and individual conditions including autism and Traumatic Brain Injury (after being hit by a car), it became almost too much to endure. We provided his full care alone for so many years, with only occasional reprieve from family members who would take him for short periods of time. When he was finally approved for DSPD funding at age 12, and could begin receiving the extended services your organization offered, our hearts leapt with joy at the chance for a rest. Through respite care and summer and Saturday camps, our other children finally felt like they had alone time with us. As parents, we know that because of this our other children will now turn out alright. Thanks for all you do & have done for us as a family, and especially for our beloved son & brother, Zach!” –Terry and Heidi Harrison, and family.

Midvale Day Care

kris — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:03:27 +0000

“Three years ago we were experiencing great difficulties with our son, Spencer. It became apparent that it was necessary to change his day services–that was when we were introduced to Turn Community Services. They worked diligently with us and Spencer [during his transition to TURN's Midvale Day Center]. Today Spencer has something to look forward to each day. They plan great activities, with new experiences, and help him achieve new goals. Most important, because of a wonderful staff, his self-worth and self-esteem have improved greatly. Thanks to Turn Community Services for everything you do.” – Shirley Redford, Parent

Ogden Day Camp

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:10:54 +0000

“As a board member, one joy is to visit programs and people and the staff who work for them. Recently, I dropped in on Ogden day campers enjoying lunch at the South Ogden Splash Pad. Shoes off, bathing suits on and grins in place, eleven campers discovered the fun of the unpredictable jets of water, the swings, slides, and even woodchips. With their instructors’ help, children tie-dyed tee-shirts, devoured Popsicles, and stayed cool on June’s hottest day of the year. Ogden summer day camp provides real enjoyment for campers and needed help for their families. Please support it!”

—Susie Miner, Past Chair of Board of Directors