Hope, Joy and a Little Bit of Ice-Cream

--by mcnamara8, posted Sep 11, 2010

Earlier this year, I submitted an idea to the Helpothers.org Kindness Contest. I was lucky enough to be selected a winner for my idea and received a $100 to throw an ice-cream party for the children in the ART (Acute Residential Treatment Center) at the Walker Home & School in Massachusetts. This institution serves the complex needs of a diverse group of children, from those with severe mental illnesses to those who have experienced abuse, neglect or other catastrophic challenges in their young lives.

The simple joy of knowing that even children who struggle with daily living can find pleasure in an ice cream party really meant the world to the staff who support them. It was also important to me becausse it reminded me of how The Walker Home saved my son Evan's life when no other organization could understand him. In saving our son's life, they saved our family from crumbling as well.

Walker saves childrens' lives everyday and your gift of an ice-cream party meant a lot to those children. Thank you so very much.

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Posted by mcnamara8
Sep 11, 2010
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Readers Comments

MaryBeth wrote: These children are so blessed to have you in their lives!

bookworm58 wrote: So glad your son and the other children got to enjoy a ice cream party. I know it meant a lot to them. Thanks for sharing

bookworm58 wrote: This is a wonderful story and to cheer up a bunch of kids is a true blessing.

Spoonerism wrote: Such a great story! :-) i am sure that the prospect of an ice-cream party would excite me, so i can only imagine what an amazing day those kids had. Brilliant idea!

Charlie48 wrote: What a lovely thing to do for a group of
Normally "invisible" children

dengksp wrote: Look at those children's face! I'm so happy seeing their joy! Thank you for throwing such a great party for those children.

Maryjersey wrote: What a great idea. Ice cream: the great equalizer.

iferlamb wrote: WOW! How touching! I am SO glad you won!!! how wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story.
smiles...

Aurelia wrote: What a wonderful treat for them. Good for you for writing in and winning!!! Thank you for caring. :) ~Aurelia

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