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October 2024

MONTHLY NEWS

Jace is Jumping for Joy in Preschool

Jace is a social butterfly who loves play dates and is an observant, persistent, and focused, two-year-old. With the support of his family, especially his older siblings, and regular physical therapy sessions, Jace is making remarkable progress. 


After starting Physical Therapy at Easterseals, Jace built confidence walking up and down the stairs. This new skill transfers to the school bus where Jace climbs on and off his rides to preschool!


One of his favorite activities during his PT sessions is jumping on the trampoline! Jace's mom, Jennifer, shares, "His wonderful therapist, Wendy, has bungee cords that hold on to Jace, so he is supported when he jumps. When he comes to PT each week, Jace excitedly says, 'Jump! Jump!'"


Jace has independently jumped with both feet off the floor this past week! Thanks to the dedication of our Physical Therapy team, we continue to help families and children like Jace, thrive and achieve remarkable milestones.


Happy Physical Therapy Month! Learn more about our services here.

Easterseals News

Thank You for a Marvelous Run for the Kids!


Thank you to all who walked, ran or rolled at our Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle on October 5! We raised more than $60,000 (net) with the help of each participant, volunteer, donor, and sponsor.


Fundraising pages will stay open through the end of the month, so there's still time to show your support. Donate by clicking here. Save the date for next year's Superhero Hustle on October 4th, 2025!

View the Run for the Kids Photos Here!

We're Counting Down to Giving Tuesday, December 3!


Be a part of the single largest day of giving of the year! Join the global movement of goodness that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday.


Stay tuned for updates to:

  • Have your donation DOUBLED on Giving Tuesday
  • Share your story
  • Mobilize your friends and family in support of Easterseals
  • Follow along with our progress towards are $225,000 goal

Welcome To New Team Members Including:

Mental Health Team Members

  • Alia Joseph, MPH, MSW, LSW
  • Stephanie Goldina, MSW


Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Kate Desbiens, M.A, CF-SLP
  • Ani Huerta, SLP


Nutrition Therapist

  • Ginger Hagen, MS, RDN, LDN


Occupational Therapist

  • Caity Unruh, OTD, OTR/L

We are also hiring in our mental health, physical therapy and daycare teams to help children and families thrive! Learn more about these open positions at eastersealsdfvr.org/careers.

Community Gratitude

Thank You Community Mental Health Boards!


We thank our Community 708 boards for their efforts to address mental health issues early and other critical needs for families. Thank you to:


  • Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board
  • Lisle Township Community Mental Health Board
  • Lyons Township Mental Health Commission
  • St. Charles 708 Mental Health Board


Their generous funding ensures children and families thrive. As you vote this November, please recognize the important action our communities are taking to build inclusive futures for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

Community Events

Trunk or Treat, October 29


Join an inclusive Halloween event on October 29 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at our Villa Park center parking lot. With support from St. John's Lutheran Church in Lombard, this evening will be fun for all ages. No advanced registration is required. Happy Halloween! 

Morton Arboretum: Sensory Friendly Illumination


Experience the magic of our partner, The Morton Arboretum, in a sensory-friendly environment on December 3 from 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM. This event features static lights and music at a lower volume. Tickets are limited due to the capacity of this event to ensure sensory friendliness.


Purchase Tickets Here!

A Benefit Concert for Easterseals



The Keya Sansguiri Memorial Fund presents Kuato featuring The Jungleez at Q Bar in Darien on November 2. This special event to benefit Easterseals includes food, raffles and great live music. Doors open at 6:30 PM with music starting at 7:00 PM.


Proceeds will provide pediatric therapies to children with developmental delays and disabilities at Easterseals.


Purchase Tickets Here!

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Phone: 630.620.4433

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