How We Use Your Donations | #GivingTuesday
Happy Giving Tuesday! The Laurita Spina Bifida Project is the sole funder of the Hope Inclusive Center in Mbarara, Uganda. Your donations go a long …
Laurita Writes about Accessible Travel for Wanderful
We are grateful to Wanderful, a global lifestyle brand and platform that connects women in travel, for publishing Laurita’s article on accessible travel! She also …
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Orange County Convention Center and Partners Team Up to Support #ProjectUganda
This has undoubtedly been a painful time for many in our local and global communities. We wish to express our solidarity with everyone who is …
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An Update on Jackline, a Young Girl in Uganda
In October 2019, we shared this story on Facebook of a nine-year-old girl living with spina bifida whose mother has had to fight alone to …
Buffalo Family Scores Nothing But Net with Inclusive Wheelchair Basketball League
Emily is 10 years old and has spina bifida, and this is her family’s story about building something yourself when it isn’t already available so …
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Why the ‘Heartwarming’ Story of a Little Girl Carried by Her Teacher is Problematic
Many of us have seen it– the “inspiring” and “uplifting” feel-good story about a teacher in Kentucky who carried a 10-year-old girl who has spina …
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5 Ways You Can Be There for Someone During Recovery
When a friend or loved one is recovering from surgery, illness or injury it can often be challenging to figure out the best way to approach them. Here are a few tips.
A Chat with Dr. Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics
The week of July 4th, I had the incredibly awesome and humbling opportunity to attend the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, thanks to my …
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The Laurita Spina Bifida Project raises funds for medical supplies for children in Latin America
ORLANDO, FL – May 4, 2018 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – The Laurita Spina Bifida Project, in partnership with Asociación Para Espina Bífida e Hidrocefalia (APEBI) …
Halima’s Story
Dear Laurita, I write to you with love. Halima Juma Kasim was born on 15/3/2006 (March 15, 2006) with spina bifida…