Ben and I are participating in the Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America Team . Our Team is in 2nd place in fundraising among ALL 106 teams in North Carolina. We are only $135 behind. If you want Ben's team to be #1 (and help out Special Olympics programs), please donate here: Ben McCall A fundraising page for Ben McCall URAA.DONORDRIVE.COM Our Team: Six Strong in Charlotte! On May 14 th , the Flame of Hope was lit in Athens, Greece-the site of the last Special Olympics World Games in 2011. It arrived on American soil and is currently making its journey across the country via the Unified Relay Across America to Los Angeles for the 2015 World Games in July! Our team of passionate parents, students, and coaches will be running the torch on a segment in Charlotte, NC next Thursday, June 4 th . This is a once in a lifetime experience to be a part of this movement to create awareness and unite communities in acceptance of th
These stories describe our journey with Ben, our oldest son. Ben is a sweet and energetic redhead, born with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic mutation. My husband, Ryan, and I try to keep up with Ben and his two younger brothers. I intend to shed insight into raising a child with disabilities and pass on the wisdom we’ve earned over the past two decades.