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This month the Toronto-based organization, Unity for Autism, provided the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation with a $10,000 donation in support of the Centre’s Music Therapy program.
The Centre’s Music Therapy program provides children and youth with special needs access to quality music programming, while developing their attention span, communication, motor and social skills through singing, playing instruments, song writing, listening and expressive movements.
“Because most children demonstrate a strong response to music, music therapy becomes a great motivator, addressing goals by offering an alternative for therapy,” stated Donna Litwin-Makey, Executive Director of the Children’s Treatment Centre.
“Enhanced programs at the Centre, like Music Therapy, are essential in order for our clients to build their communication, motor and social skills and reach their full potential. These enhanced programs are not covered through core government funding, which is why we need and are excited about receiving funding from third-party organizations like Unity for Autism.”
This is the second significant donation the Centre has received from Unity for Autism since they funded their Speciality Autism Treatment Area in 2015.
“The Children’s Treatment Centre and Foundation are incredibly thrilled about Unity for Autism’s continued support, and commitment to all children, of all abilities, reaching their full potential,” stated Mike Genge, executive director of the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation.
CKHA Open House this week in Wallaceburg
The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is holding a town hall/open house in Wallaceburg tomorrow. The event is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, March 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Canadian Belgian Dutch Club. This will be an opportunity for the community to personally meet the provincially-appointed supervisor, the new CEO and newly hired and appointed vice presidents and medical leadership team. Check out our story here.
Colouring for grown-ups
Head over to the Wallaceburg Library today or any Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the Library staff for colouring to de-stress and relax. The library will provide the materials. Just drop in.
If you have a suggestion, story idea, column idea, or if you want to say hello… drop me an e-mail at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.
Weather forecast for Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Today – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Clearing this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this afternoon. High plus 3. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight – Clear. Low minus 8.
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