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That's a wrap for this year's virtual gala! Stay tuned for our raffle winners and congratulations to our auction winners!
Bidding and raffle is open until 9 pm! We still have a signed Wentz jersey available (you Philly fans are rough!), a final four championship experience (COVID delayed, too), AND a ton of sports memorabilia and experiences (all with COVID provisions)! ![]()
Good luck, everyone! Thanks again for your awesome support of BennettStrong.
We are a few short hours away from our virtual gala! Raffle and auction items are LIVE so you can bid now! We'll be live chatting starting at 6 and the event starts at 7!!!!!! Fill up your BennettStrong wine glass, toast your appetizers, and join us!! ![]()
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Check out some amazing items we have on our raffle/auction site for this weekend's gala!
Check out this great article highlighting our VIRTUAL GALA ON MARCH 27TH at 7 PM!
BennettStrong Foundation to host virtual gala March 27
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Proceeds will help raise funds for N/IICU parent survival kits for families of medically complex children at CHOP
We are already missing seeing our amazing supports at our annual gala. Please tune in here on 3/27 for our Virtual Gala supporting our NICU parent survival kits! ![]()
Auctions and raffles will be online and we've got staple items and some unique items! (Hello signed Eagles jersey, McCutchen signed baseball, Bennett Bags, and vacations)!
3/27 at 7 pm is our Virtual Gala! Our raffle and auction is unique this year, and we're excited to share some inspiring messages!![]()
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STAY TUNED! Our virtual gala is happening! 3/27 at 7 pm - It's free to check out. There will be video highlights from previous galas, speakers for this year's event, AND a TON of awesome auction and raffle items. We'll share our link via our website (bennettstrong.org), Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our mailing list! ![]()
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2020 was a year unlike any other and our event will be just as unique!
Today is #GivingTuesday! We want to thank you for making a contribution to BennettStrong as we continue to raise funds to enhance our N/IICU parent survival kits with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This season is especially challenging for our families who are experiencing higher levels of isolation and fear. We want to help bring them joy, togetherness, and HOPE. These kits have made a huge difference over the past year, and it's with YOUR generosity and support that these families are getting resources they so desperately need this holiday season! ![]()
To donate, please visit this link: bennettstrong.org/donate/![]()
100% of this month's proceeds go directly to NICU families.
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Students with disabilities are receiving unequal education in remote learning - Investigate TV
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By: Erin Snodgrass and Lee Zurik Originally Published: May 20, 2020 (InvestigateTV) – Educating first-grader Bennett Pellegrino requires four hands. Born with cerebral palsy and legally blind, Bennett’s special education services include physical, occupational and speech therapy all now done by ...
We've been quiet, but super busy! With the end of the school year came additional changes at home and a focus on wrapping up a crazy spring and getting ready for an enjoyable summer at home. ![]()
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We celebrated a 7th birthday of a certain special someone who inspired this foundation, and we've been shedding some light on the struggles of distance learning with disabilities. Districts are working to navigate special education and distance learning, but unfortunately, state and federal government has missed the mark in supporting districts in doing what's right for kids with disabilities. ![]()
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Parents with disabilities are putting life changing medical interventions on hold. They're participating in virtual doctor's appointments. They ARE the physical therapist, occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and special education teacher. They're working their full time job, providing hand over hand 1:1 instruction on Zoom with their child's teacher, and NOT sleeping at night because there is no nurse to come to the their home. Grandparents can't visit to help because of COVID. ![]()
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Take a look at Mary's interview, published a few weeks ago, and shared across the country. We have a chance to make changes in how we provide instruction in the fall, and we're hoping legislators are seeing what our special needs families are navigating to help districts make changes. Hospitals and outpatient service providers have created some awesome ways to connect with patients, provide critical interventions, and meet the needs of struggling families. We can't wait to see how districts adapt!![]()
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Students with disabilities are receiving unequal education in remote learning - Investigate TV
www.investigatetv.com
By: Erin Snodgrass and Lee Zurik Originally Published: May 20, 2020 (InvestigateTV) – Educating first-grader Bennett Pellegrino requires four hands. Born with cerebral palsy and legally blind, Bennett’s special education services include physical, occupational and speech therapy all now done by ...
Wow. What a crazy year/spring/week it's been. I've found myself having more moments of introspection and longer prayers - not about our journey or health, but about our country, our neighbors, fellow families. I'm trying to focus on the GOOD we bring to this world and how, through small gestures and intentional relationships, we can make the world a little brighter for someone else. If you're finding yourself crying a little more, hugging your children a little tighter, and turning off the news, you're not alone. Find something you love to do, and bring that joy to someone you know. Reach out, spread your love, and embrace the love of others. (and if you need a virtual hug or some encouragement, we've got you)! xo - Mary
A special Happy Mother's Day shout out to mothers of their children with special needs. (just the website name resonates with us: singing through the rain .. how perfect is that)?!![]()
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Being a Special Needs Mom on Mother's Day | Singing Through the Rain
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What being a special needs mom on Mother's Day means to me.
This is really awesome! How great is this?! ![]()
I've found myself making eye contact with people in the community and I have to say 'I'm smiling at you!' so they don't think I'm staring them down or being creepy. 😳![]()
This makes inclusion and accessibility so incredibly simple for the deaf and hard of hearing community!
student creates transparent masks for the deaf and hard of hearing community
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ashley lawrence has designed a face mask with a clear window that allows others to see and read lips and facial expressions.
Thank you to Mansfield University for the great support in all things BennettStrong!As the co-founders of BennettStrong Foundation, Mountie Heroes Mary '04 and Greg '05 Pellegrino hosted a mask sponsorship program that donated over 3,500 masks (and counting) to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For more information, visit BennettStrong.org.![]()
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Thank you, Mary and Greg!![]()
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Are you or someone you know a Mansfield University alumni, student, or employee who has gone above and beyond to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let us know here: j.mp/2VPpnrn
Thanks to Samantha at Lower Bucks Times for her great article about our mask donation program! ![]()
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BennettStrong Foundation invites locals to sponsor a mask for healthcare workers at CHOP
This is one of the most honest and accurate accounts of what a family experiences in the NICU. Watch until the end to see everything Tru battled to come home, and you'll understand why these babies are truly fighting miracles! ![]()
Thanks to Ellen Hughes Moore (one of Bennett's NICU nurses) for sharing! ![]()
Support Ellen, Team 7, and all nurses and health care workers at CHOP by sponsoring a mask. It helps to keep them, and tiny babies like Tru, safe during this global pandemic. ![]()
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Brave Gowns is working hard to get masks out all over the country! So cool to see it in action.
2,000 masks have been delivered and we anxiously look for our UPS driver every day for another 1300+ masks to arrive! ![]()
CHOP is extremely grateful for our support of their health care workers! The NICU and Oncology department have expressed their excitement over being able to have these available to help keep everyone safe. ![]()
This program is still going strong, so please DONATE HERE: ![]()
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#BennettStrong #victory4vincent #bravegownsWe are incredibly proud to partner with Brave Gowns and Victory4Vincent to donate SAFE, REUSABLE MASKS to health care providers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. ![]()
JOIN US by sponsoring a mask for $9. Every mask makes a difference! ![]()
DONATE HERE: www.bravegowns.com/collections/masks/products/sponsor-a-mask-for-chop
Nurses have gotten their masks and are SO excited to have any extra layer of protection. Here's one of our favorite NICU nurses excited that she can be protected traveling to and from the hospital. ![]()
We've donated over 3,300 masks in just over one week!![]()
You can still sponsor a mask HERE: ![]()
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Today we delivered 1,000 masks to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia generously donated by A Wish Come True. They make awesome dance and colorguard costumes, and now, masks, too! ![]()
We've had a great time making new friends while working together to support our health care workers (and social distancing).