by Jay Yelas | Jul 21, 2018 | CAST for Kids
Celebrate a Child with Special Needs: Donate $10 to give plaque to a child Do you remember when you were a kid and got a trophy for soccer, baseball or gymnastics? That sweet feeling of accomplishment and excellence that inspired you to be your best. For a brief and...
by Jay Yelas | Jun 8, 2018 | CAST for Kids
We met a special boy named Tanner at our 19th Annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event at Lake Pleasant in Arizona back in April. Tanner is eight, has three siblings and loves to give people hugs. His parents Liz and Cameron also took part in the event over the last five years...
by Jay Yelas | Apr 27, 2018 | CAST for Kids, Coordinators
For long-time coordinator, Brenda Paquette, the C.A.S.T. for Kids event is truly a family affair. Her family has been touched by autism and ADHD, so she easily identifies with the benefits of a C.A.S.T for Kids event.The first year she attended the event at...
by Jay Yelas | Feb 27, 2018 | Bureau of Reclamation, CAST for Kids
Where were you in 1991? The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation was just in its infancy. The first ever C.A.S.T. for Kids event was held at Banks Lake in Eastern Washington in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation and Land Management. Jim Owens, the founder, was...
by Jay Yelas | Dec 15, 2017 | CAST for Kids
Bob Behrle, looked over while unloading his truck at a C.A.S.T. for Kids event and saw three children and their mom. They reminded him of his own three kids, about the same age span with two boys and one girl. Unlike his family, the little girl Alexy had down...
by Jay Yelas | Nov 16, 2017 | CAST for Kids
We are thrilled to celebrate with you this month our 1000th event! We included C.A.S.T. kids, families and volunteers in the celebration at a recent event in Lafitte, LA near New Orleans. No party would be complete without cake and the kids agreed. We are so thankful...
