Bounce builds community for chronically ill children and their families,
enabling transformation from surviving to thriving -- until cures are found.
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As we continue to make strides toward our pledge of growing Bounce and fostering the community, I am excited to share some milestones achieved since the first of the year:
- Elected two new directors to Bounce's Board of Directors
- Elected three new members to Bounce's Emerging Leaders Board
- Held a total of eight Bounce Bash™ Family Adventures
- Launched its forth program, Bounce Back Kits™
- Raised almost $4,500 at Shop Bloomingdale's 'til You Drop & Give the Kids a Bounce Day
Our sincere gratitude to each of you for being part of the greater Bounce community. Your support enables Bounce kids and their families to transform from simply surviving to truly thriving -- until cures are found.
Joan Steltmann Chief Executive Officer
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Bounce Back Kits™
are at Bounce Families' doorsteps!
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These care packages are sent to chronically ill children and their families when they are locked-in at home: before surgery, following treatment, and during severe flare-up.
Having the entire family shut in at home for such an extended period of time creates extreme ‘cabin fever’, stress, anxiety, depression and tension. Bounce Back Kits™ provide inspiration and distraction, something fun to do together, and a way to reconnect to the 'real world'. Kits contain a variety of games, arts & crafts, STEM projects, puzzles, movies, snacks - all to help them hold on and make it through another round of setback.
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Here's what they had to say..
- "I didn't know that there was a Bounce Fairy!" - Bounce Child
- "The whole kit was lot of fun, but the spontaneity it provided us - that's a feeling we seldom experience. A HUGE thank you!" - Bounce Mom
- "Knowing that you realize these kids don't get all the same opportunities as others made our day. My son can only play outside for short spurts, this is going to MAKE our summer!"
- Bounce Mom
- "THANK YOU! I have to stay home a lot. I am SO excited to make the Bounce Bouncing Ball - its seems really cool."
-Bounce Teen
A very special thank you to the following individuals/organizations:
- The volunteer team at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Chicago for packing 250 Bounce Back Kits™
- ULINE for donating 250 boxes which became the actual kits and all the plastic jars filled with cornstarch, borax, and sugar for the STEM activities
- Board of Director Member, Bobby Lucas, for shipping all the Bounce Back Kits™
- Bounce Foods for generously donating Bounce Protein Balls
- P&G for donating the Dawn Dishwashing Liquid for Bounce Bouncing Bubbles
- Emerging Leaders Board Member, Brian Garner, for printing the Bounce Bouncing Bubbles & Bounce Bouncing Ball Instructions
The next round of kits will mail in time for 4th of July!
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Don't Wait! Sign Up
TODAY for
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 10AM - 3PM
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Buckets for Bounce is a 3-on-3, co-ed basketball tournament for players of ALL skill levels. Experienced players can 'play hard' in the Competitive Division while 'weekend warriors' enjoy 'friendly competition' in the Recreational Division.
COMPETE:
Play in the Tournament and/or take on Basketball Skills Contests
PLAY: Throw Cornhole Bags & Life-Sized Jenga
JAM: To the sounds of the FeelGood Party Band
WIN: Raffle Prizes & Mystery Gift Bag Goodies
EAT: Fat Shallot Food Truck & snack favorites
FUN: Arts & Crafts, Mini-Hoops for Kids & Fun for the Entire Family
GIVE BACK: Improve life for chronically ill kids & their families - just by showing up!
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A Special Thanks to...
Chicago Zoological Society Women's Board
for sponsoring a Bounce Bash™ at the Brookfield Zoo
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Look at all the fun we had!!!
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Silly Faces in the Bison Pavilion
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Fun in the Hamill Family Play Zoo
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The Entire Group at the Dolphin In Action Show
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Get Involved in 3 minutes or less:
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A Boost from Bounce...
...designed to inspire smiles and foster resilience:
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
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- William Shakespeare
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From simply surviving to truly thriving - until cures are found!
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