eSpecially Ben

Find out more about the organization coordinating the accessible bathroom being built for Ben: Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte * Rebuilding Together is a national organization:  The Rebuilding Together network includes affiliates across 41 states and the District of Columbia. Rebuilding Together’s local affiliates and nearly 100,000 volunteers complete about 10,000 rebuild projects each year. Rebuilding Together served 570,000 people in 2013, putting $86 million of project value back in communities. Rebuilding Together volunteers completed more than 980,000 hours of service in 2013. (Taken from the website .)

We received word today that the plan for the bathroom was approved and a permit was issued. And, literally, as I read the email, the foundation contractor pulled up with equipment and workers.   Missed out on the Bathroom Build? Check out these posts: Ben's Bathroom Knights of the Square Table Demolition Done Right

Sean, Ben's youngest brother, helps him steer his new bike. Photography: Joey Haynes

This is our first media coverage for the 2015 Special Olympics Mecklenburg County Spring Games. Our neighbor and friend works for the local station, WSOCTV and was able to list it in the community events: WSOCTV

2013 - 15 spectators clapped. 2014 - A wild audience of 400 cheered. 2015 - ?

Before Rebuilding Together Charlotte's Board Members demolished the deck in less than three hours.  Ben watched as everyone worked. It was like having his very own Bob the Builder episode filmed live.  Logan and Sean helped out. They were both feeling sad about saying goodbye to the deck. The past president of Rebuilding Together reeled them into the work and made them feel a part of the project.  After