FILL A WISH RECIPIENTS

Romeo Meets Juliet

Ladies Auxiliary filled a wish May 24 for 9 year old Romeo Gaona who has difficulty speaking clearly. His speech therapist contacted us with the request for a small portable devise that could allow him to communicate. When the news media heard that this device was too be presented to Romeo, they arrived with cameras rolling and started interviewing everyone connected with the donation. The story aired on channel 7 and appeared in the Roanoke Times. As exciting as it was to receive all the publicity, it was more rewarding to know that the VIADA through its Ladies Auxiliary has helped to prepare Romeo Gaona to talk to Juliet one day when he meets her.
The Ladies Auxiliary also presented another such device to 14 year old Roy Spencer. Both families were very grateful for the devices. They are looking forward to much improvement in the ability of their boys to communicate.

THE VIADA Ladies Auxiliary has set up a fund to grant that special "wish" to a severely handicapped or terminally ill child under the age of 18. If you have a family member or know anyone in your area that would qualify for this benefit, please download this grant application and save it to your computer as a Word document. The document contains all instructions from there. Thank you.