Author
Kevin Cronk
A son asked his mother, Mom, “When will I learn to use a computer?”, and she replied, ”I’m sorry son, but never.” He then asked, “Mom when will I have friends and go to parties like the other kids?” and Mom answered, “Never.” He followed with, “Mom, when will I have a girlfriend like the other boys at school?” and Mom once again answered, “Never”. Not to give up, he asked again,” Mom when will I work as an actor, become famous and travel to other countries?” and Mom, now in tears answered “Never son, never.”
A little dramatic, yes. But it reality for so many of our friends in New Mexico- individual who have intellectual disabilities are constantly faced with the walls of NEVER. Never because they live in social isolation and do not have the opportunities the rest of are afforded. But Best Buddies can break down those NEVERS one at a time. And it all start with simple friendship. After all, a friend is just someone who believe in you and encourages you to achieve the dreams that lie within your own heart. And everyone has dreams.
Today, we have 50 buddy pairs matched up in New Mexico. But come the start of school we will have hundreds more as our newest chapters take root. Thank you for your support in making that dream a reality. But that is not enough, There are another 8 schools waiting for chapters which we cannot start until we can find the funding. Those chapters represent an additional 100 buddies, 100 nevers. We all have the power to break a never. We all can join the bowl-a-thon, volunteer on our income development team, or make a donation, no matter how large or small. Even the smallest gift of time or funds can shatter a never forever. Will you please help us, and will you please pass this onto someone you know. It may help them shatter their own Never!
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