Schreiber Stories
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit Schreiber, you have seen firsthand a place brimming with captivating and inspiring stories. We are grateful to have a devoted staff of amazing therapists who diligently work with the children every day and fortunate to have a team of volunteers who contribute their time and effort to our mission.
But it is the families that truly stand out. From care takers navigating through some of the most challenging situations, to the children themselves working hard in every therapy session. We celebrate these resilient individuals who enter our doors and dedicate themselves to improving their lives and striving for independence all while wearing smiles on their faces.
There is an abundance of stories within our grasp. These stories are the essence of our purpose for this blog. We yearn to share them with you, to create connections, and to touch hearts.
We know there are stories we are not yet aware of though, which is where you come in. Care takers of Schreiber kids, Schreiber alumni, and volunteers, we want to hear from you. Your voices and experiences are invaluable, and we eagerly await the opportunity to hear from you!
Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram, or send an email our way.
Skipping like the wind
June 2, 2015Remy has cerebral palsy, a disorder that’s the result of damage to the developing brain. It’s one of the more common causes of chronic childhood disability: About 10,000 infants in the U.S. are diagnosed with it each year, according to WebMD. The condition affects the left side of Remy’s body, and she wears a brace…
My Story, Joanne Martin: Why I love Schreiber
June 1, 2015On June 6, Chris will be participating in Schreiber’s Softball Weekend to raise money for the services Schreiber Pediatric provides. Since birth, Chris has been a client of Schreiber, first with occupational therapy and physical therapy more recently for weekly Friday appointments to get his fingers and fine motor skills working better. They have been…
The generosity of the next generation
May 26, 2015First, we have Laurie Fellenbaum’s second graders at Schaeffer Elemntary School in Manheim Township. These community-minded kids decided they wanted to raise money for Schreiber. They pitched their plan to Schaeffer’s PTO (watch the video here), then they carried out their plan, holding a fundraising day at Rita’s in Lititz, complete with raffles, face painting…
My Story: Jana Kuhns
May 19, 2015My name is Jana Kuhns, and I am 15 years old. I received my injuries from a car accident. My parents and my younger sister Jennie were in the accident as well, but my sister Jennie went to be with Jesus. The night of the accident I was taken to Lancaster General Hospital then transferred…
Matt Woods: Training with a purpose
May 7, 2015Matt grew up in a family that played sports. It seemed there was always a game of football or basketball going on. He ended up getting into competitive swimming as a coach. He’s now the swim coach at his former high school, Cocalico. After he graduated from LVC in 2007, one of his swimming buddies…
Lancaster County: A community that gives
April 29, 2015These events are an important part of our fundraising for a couple reasons. First, they require minimal staff time or resources from us. We help promote. We might provide some marketing materials. But they cost us almost nothing. Second, the sheer number of them is testament to the high regard Schreiber is held across Lancaster…
We will move on from United Way decision
April 22, 2015The United Way and Schreiber have supported each other’s missions for many years. Schreiber has long been one of the largest recipients of United Way allocations. And the United Way has regularly used Schreiber children in its marketing efforts, because our kids and the work we do are make for such compelling stories. We have…
Gone buggie
April 14, 2015Consider the case of little Elaina Sauder. Pink pants and a matching pink ribbon in her red hair. A happy, giggling little 5-year-old. Except where bugs are concerned. She’s on the autism spectrum with lots of sensory-processing issues. Her mom Joslyn says Elaina has been coming to Schreiber for occupational, physical and speech therapy for…
Happy birthday, Ben McRee
March 24, 2015Ben was born with an intellectual disability and developed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. His mom, Kathy Trippe-McRee, brought him to Schreiber for help with his speech and his fine and gross motor skills. He started learning sign language when he was 3. “The first thing he ever signed was ‘reindeer’,” Kathy said. “It…
An aspiring actor with Down syndrome
March 11, 2015*** Inside one of the Fulton’s classrooms, Alex is one of a half-dozen or so kids seated around a circle on small carpet squares. Teacher Amy Kaye Mullen runs the kids through a series of acting exercises. When it’s time to be a fish or an alligator, he jumps right in. When it’s his turn…