This blog is all about helping others through compassion, sympathy, empathy and kindness. We plan to post stories of kindness as we find them in the news, online or elsewhere. Today's story is about Mardy McGarry who dreamed of builiding a playground for kids with special needs. As McGarry witnessed special needs children being left out of playtime because of equipment not meant for special needs, she began to research play equipment that would be compatible with wheel chairs. She was shocked to learn that a third of her town would gather together and support her mission. Small businesses, and families began pitching in what they could including lumber and supplies for the playground. On the first day of construction McGarry said the site looked like an anthill with so many people there to lend their time and money to make her dream a reality. Today, Possibility Playground is the most popular in her town of Ozaukee County. The playground consists of a giant rocking pirate ship, low rings, monkey bars, a climbing wall and lighthouse that all children can enjoy. McGarry states that she is so happy to see disabled and nondisabled children playing together shoulder to shoulder. What a great example of people coming together for a common good. Childhood is precious and with the help of all who donated their resources, it is even more precious to these special children and their families.
2 comments:
What a wonderful playground. I love that ALL children can play and have fun with their families and friends. What a blessing for this town.
As a mom with a special needs child..I really appreciate this. This is a wonderful touching story. Thanks for posting this.
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