Garratt and Penni's Torcon Fund!
Donation protected
My son Garratt is nine years old. He has Mosaic Down Syndrome and non verbal Autism. He has the cognitive level of a toddler and was rendered speechless at three and a half.
He loves to watch Supernatural with me. He knows how to use the remote control and will re watch episodes and scenes over and over again.
Two days ago, while Misha/Cas was on the screen, he let out this adorable little squeal, ran to the TV and kissed it. And then…as clear as day, said “Ass!”
Yes. Laugh if you must. And then realize the miracle…a child they told me would never speak again…that just took place. No, he wasn’t saying ass. He was saying Cas.
I cried.
This is a tremendous milestone for him. And it gives me hope. And gives hope to other parents like me that have been told that their child would never talk or never talk again. Who have been told things like “don’t expect much from him”. Do you know what that feels like? How crippling words like that are? I don’t expect you do.
My son spoke because of his love for a television show. And because of his love for a certain character.
If someone…anyone…is reading this that can possibly get my son’s story and remarkable achievement to those tied to Supernatural or to Misha himself, I would be eternally grateful.
- Penni
Hi!
On July 29, this tumblr post made its rounds over Twitter, tumblr, and Facebook. Eventually, it made it its way to Misha himself , and it's how I stumbled onto the post.
Penni and G are sweet, kind, and open people. They're positive, strong, and have big, welcoming hearts. I know this fandom can bring a miracle to get them to Salute to Supernatural in Toronto to be able to meet Misha!
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Alright, the fund number looks odd, but I calculated the cost for two copper tickets ($267.75) and an autograph from Misha ($50, purchased on site) (We were donated a photo op ticket by a wonderful friend!) . I included the Creation fees. WePay and GoFundMe each take a percentage (2.9% and 5% respectively).
Tickets..........................,,,,,,...........$267.75
Auto..........................................................$50
((Subtotal................................$585.50))
WePay (2.9%+.30 PER TRANSACTION)...................(Currently at $27.45 for two transactions of $588 and $50, estimating $5 more in fees)
GoFundMe...............................$29.66
Total (including fees).........$ 647.61
(rounding up to $648)
Any left over money will go to travel (if there's enough remaining).
We chose TorCon because it's close to where they live, and it seems to be the most feasible option for them. I know two months isn't very much time to raise money, but I think we can do this for them. So fandom, will you help them?
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Twitter updates from Penni and G :-)
1 , 2 , 3 , 4
He loves to watch Supernatural with me. He knows how to use the remote control and will re watch episodes and scenes over and over again.
Two days ago, while Misha/Cas was on the screen, he let out this adorable little squeal, ran to the TV and kissed it. And then…as clear as day, said “Ass!”
Yes. Laugh if you must. And then realize the miracle…a child they told me would never speak again…that just took place. No, he wasn’t saying ass. He was saying Cas.
I cried.
This is a tremendous milestone for him. And it gives me hope. And gives hope to other parents like me that have been told that their child would never talk or never talk again. Who have been told things like “don’t expect much from him”. Do you know what that feels like? How crippling words like that are? I don’t expect you do.
My son spoke because of his love for a television show. And because of his love for a certain character.
If someone…anyone…is reading this that can possibly get my son’s story and remarkable achievement to those tied to Supernatural or to Misha himself, I would be eternally grateful.
- Penni
Hi!
On July 29, this tumblr post made its rounds over Twitter, tumblr, and Facebook. Eventually, it made it its way to Misha himself , and it's how I stumbled onto the post.
Penni and G are sweet, kind, and open people. They're positive, strong, and have big, welcoming hearts. I know this fandom can bring a miracle to get them to Salute to Supernatural in Toronto to be able to meet Misha!
-------
Alright, the fund number looks odd, but I calculated the cost for two copper tickets ($267.75) and an autograph from Misha ($50, purchased on site) (We were donated a photo op ticket by a wonderful friend!) . I included the Creation fees. WePay and GoFundMe each take a percentage (2.9% and 5% respectively).
Tickets..........................,,,,,,...........$267.75
Auto..........................................................$50
((Subtotal................................$585.50))
WePay (2.9%+.30 PER TRANSACTION)...................(Currently at $27.45 for two transactions of $588 and $50, estimating $5 more in fees)
GoFundMe...............................$29.66
Total (including fees).........$ 647.61
(rounding up to $648)
Any left over money will go to travel (if there's enough remaining).
We chose TorCon because it's close to where they live, and it seems to be the most feasible option for them. I know two months isn't very much time to raise money, but I think we can do this for them. So fandom, will you help them?
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Twitter updates from Penni and G :-)
1 , 2 , 3 , 4
Organizer
Cas Suriella
Organizer
Seminole, FL