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Padraig is a young man who lives in the Twin Cities, his family knew early on that he was a Special Kid. Padraig was first diagnosed with Developmental Delay and later as having Cognitive Delay and Autism.
Any parent who receives such news knows it is devastating and you feel at a loss for where to go. Padraig's family realized early on that in order to make an enriching life for Padraig it would be a journey that required strength, support and guidance. His family would need to remain mentally and emotionally strong so they could provide Padraig with an environment full of opportunity.
Many times along the journey, Padraig's family wished it wasn't so hard to find all the resources that they needed. This wish is being fulfilled through the development of SpecialKidCare.org – A one-stop for families to find the information, support and resources available to you and your Special Kid!
Padraig's Place is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2008. It is powering the development of SpecialKidCare.org; a place where families will be able to easily find and navigate the possibilities for support, guidance and access to resources that are available to families with children with autism and other special needs.
Board Of Directors
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Laurence Kelly Minnesota A founding Board Member, Larry brings a vast background of business developement, management and private business ownership. Now retired, Larry was Owner and Founder for AirVantage, an air and ground transportation business servicing the upper midwest. He keeps himself busy now working with a number of chairitable organizations supporting children and sits on the finanace committee of his local church. |
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Wayne Ammel Texas Joining the Board in 2011, Wayne Ammel brings 30+ years of experience in the transportation business; currently holding the position of Global Sales Director of Express Ship out of Austin, TX. Attending the University of MN and beginning his career in Minnesota; Wayne is SpecialKidCare's direct contact in Texas where SpecialKidCare is expanding into this fall. Wayne has traveled the globe with his professional career as well as with his charitable work and has a passion for children and adults with disabilities. |
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Michael Foley Minnesota A founding board member, is an accomplished key note speaker, coach and traininer for his own business Clairty Central. Prior to founding Clarity Central, Mike excelled as a major account manager for General Electric and Ameritech. As an avid sailor, Mike offers life and career renewal expeditions and coaching sessions on the water. His passion in supporting and enriching the special needs community is evident in his consistent support and involvement with SpecialKidCare and other local charities. Contact Michael Foley |
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Robert Thomas Minnesota Joining the Board when it was formed in 2008, Bob brings 30 years of program planning and management experience, both in the public and the private sectors. Currently he specializes in project management for installing computerized management systems. In addition to his professional life, he has volunteered in organization that work with chemically dependent, sight impaired and mentally ill individuals. Currently he sits with terminally ill patients who are in the Fairview Hospice Program. To him a meaningful life is being of service to others where it can help improve their quality of life or help diminish their suffering. Contact Bob Thomas |
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Brian Foley Minnesota A founding member of the board, Brian brings 10+ years experience in sales and marketing in the area of competitive ski racing. General Manager of Pierce Skate and Ski, Brian is also an active volunteer with the National Ski Patrol. Brian has been Co-Chair of the Special Kid Care Annual Ski Race for three years. Taking on a lead role with Padraig's Place Adapative Ski and Snowboard program (a Program of SpecialKidCare), he recently participated in adaptive ski training with the National Sports Center for the Disabled and has advocated on behalf of local students with disabilies who wish to participate in high school sports along with their able bodied classmates. |
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Eileen Foley -- Padraig's Place President & Founder Eileen founded Padraig's Place in 2008 after finding the search for support and resources to be extremely challenging for her son Padraig who was diagnosed with developmental problems at 13 months and Autism and Cognitive Delay at age 4. An avid researcher with a background in Microbiology and Genetic Engineering, Eileen believed that if she was having difficulities establishing connections to proper care options for Padraig, financial support, respite and emotional support that she must not be alone. It has become her life passion to support and enrich the lives of other families who are challenged with disabilities through the development of this organization and website, SpecialKidCare.org |
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