Kids On The Move, a non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting the development of young children and families in our community, is hosting an event at Noah’s Lindon building on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 9 am- 4 pm; a staff retreat consisting of an eventful day and guest speaker Mike Schlappi is speaking on behalf of his inspiring life story.
Kids On The Move is a company based in Orem, UT. Two mothers started the organization in 1986 that both gave birth to babies with Down syndrome, and realized that there were no resources in Utah County for their kids to get a deserving head start. Now, 23 years later, Kids On The Move continues to grow and helps approximately 1,400 kids a year, between the ages of 0-3 years old. The staff services people in their homes as well as their office base.
A number of services Kids On The Move provides are parent training and support, group activities for parents and children, home visits and hospitality, therapy and other professional services, and nutrition service and health development.
The staff retreat will consist of activities such as billiard tables, a Wii tournament, racquetball, active games, and even sumo suits.
Mike Schlappi, a gold-medalist in basketball, and a paraplegic, shares his story about achievement, dedication, and determination that brought Schlappi from a 14 year-old who was shot in the chest by a gun, to a life changed forever. Schlappi’s story will without a doubt motivate the Kids On The Move Staff to stay positive, and continue spreading their optimism to the kids and family they have become so dedicated.
Noah’s Lindon is located at 644 North 2000 West, Lindon, UT 84042.
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