Hooch for the Pooch

Tickets are still on sale for the 'sled of hooch'! Here's the dog I made from which the winning ticket will be drawn.
Email pawsforcayleb@gmail.com to order your tickets.

$5/1 $10/3

Costume

I picked up Cayleb from ErinOaks and Liz showed me the dog costume Cayleb had worn today. When Cayleb put the costume on he told Liz he was dressed up as a 'service dog'! I think Cayleb is ready to meet his new friend!

What is success?

It's a very simple question, with many very complex answers. A different answer for just about everyone, I'd imagine. Answers that are constantly changing; moment-to-moment, day-to-day, year-to-year.

For some, success includes money, fame, power. For others, it would include a clean drink of water and knowing that you'll eat today.

For me, success includes a little boy who answers "OK" when I ask him "How are you today?" or answers "Yes" when he's asked "Would you like some more water?" instead of the usual screaming out of frustration from not being understood. Success is friends and family rallying around a little boy who may need more support than "normal" kids, but may be more normal than any of us. Success is the army of teachers, educators, assistants, resource workers, facilitators...who have worked with this little boy to show him and all of us that he has no limits; the possibilities of where he will be able to go or what he will be able to do in his life are endless. Success is a little boy who is a cherished part of all of our lives, who has made our lives all the richer just for having existed. Not bad for a kid with Autism.

Our family is eternally grateful for the love and support you've shared with us, and for joining us on this journey. Words cannot express how touched we are and how meaningful it is to have you along for the ride.

I'd like to add a few more items to my "Success" list. Success is knowing that you're not alone. Success is knowing that people really do care and are willing to fight for you. Success is love.

God Bless you all,
Eric, Cayleb's Daddy

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Derek Hatanaka's 'Angry Birds' Pumpkin won by popular vote on our facebook page. Derek received a $25 iTunes gift card.

The true winner of course was Paws for Cayleb, as a total of $55 was raised. Thanks to everyone who participated!

HALF WAY THERE!!!!

WOW, Can you believe that only 7 months after we started fundraising that we have reached the

$15,000

mark?!?

We could not have reached this amazing milestone without the support from our friends, family and co-workers. Thank you all so much!!

Please help us to keep spreading the word, share this page, like us on facebook, talk to your friends and let's get the other half raised!!

MCRC

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the MCRC through their October as Paws for Cayleb month (including their Halloween party, dance and selling paper Paws) raised......drum roll please.....

(Jevnikar family at the MCRC Halloween Party with NSD puppies in training)

$5146!!!!

WOW!

The MCRC will be inviting Cayleb and National Service Dogs to a cheque presentation in the near future! Pictures will follow.

We are SO grateful to the staff and families at the MCRC for their dedication and support! 

Thank you very much!!

C-Platoon showing their support

This morning I was once again taken aback by the generosity and support from my co-workers as I was handed a donation for Paws for Cayleb.

Because of the timing of our schedules, the Tomken C platooners were unable to attend our Bowl-a-Thon and wanted to do something to show their support. The idea of a pizza lunch was born and during their feast $70 in donations were collected.

Thank you so much for your generosity and getting us closer to our goal of raising $30K for National Service Dogs!

Paws for Autism

This documentary was amazingly well done and gives insight into what is involved with having a service dog and what it will mean for Cayleb.

Please watch it!

http://www.animalplanet.ca/article.aspx?aid=46336