Finley’s Golden Fundraiser 2025

Thank you to all those who have, and continue to, support Finley. Your generosity has made a huge difference. Over the past couple of years there have been key breakthroughs and helpful changes for the Sweetman's. However, the challenges associated with Finley’s Quadriplegia Spastic Cerebral Palsy continue. Please find out more about Finley’s full diagnosis here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFvsHHEHCqcCMcwwae4jPjM1gQ6abx4t/view

In 2023 we helped Matt and Heather raise a significant amount towards an elevator. The Sweetman's have been using the elevator for a few months now. From home equity and savings they were also able to build an accessible bathroom and bedroom. These steps have helped tremendously.

As we celebrate Finley's Golden Birthday, and consider her current needs, we want to ask for contributions towards her new fundraiser. This years goal is $29,300.

Fundraiser breakdown:

1. Hitch Lift: $3,000. Finley's new wheelchair needs a vehicle hitch lift.

2. Special Needs Summer Camp: $3,500. A five week camp would help keep Finley active during summer.

3. Special Needs Necessities: $4,800. A years worth of diapers, wipes, calorie dense food, and a whole slew of 'Finley things', really adds up across the year.

4. Caregiving Funds: $6,000. Help the Sweetman's hire a special needs caregiver for roughly six hours a week.

5. Therapy Costs: $12,000. Finely receives crucial therapies each week including speech, physical, and occupational. These are challenging expenses even with insurance.

With all this in mind, please consider a financial gift for Finley's eleventh birthday. Every gift makes a difference. Unfortunately, programs in Illinois are either not adequately funded, or the Sweetmans do not qualify. Finley is registered with PUNS, but she is not eligible until she is older.

As Finley’s friends, it’s our hope to fully fund these goals — or get as close as possible!

We can all help in two ways: by contributing AND sharing.

Sharing Options:

Follow: Please follow on social media channels so you can comment, like, and share when you see updates: Instagram.com/finleyshouse, Twitter.com/finleyshouse, and Facebook.com/finleyshouse

Share on Social Media: Sharing the video will be the simplest and most impactful way to spread the word.

Biz/Org Funds: Whether you are a business owner, an employee, or a customer/client, if a business or organization you are familiar with sometimes designates funds for special causes, why not request a percentage of the funds to go towards Finley?

Personal Email: Don’t be shy about personally casting a wide net on the Sweetmans' behalf and reaching out to your family and friends over email.

Text Message: If you have two or three friends or family who aren’t on social media but care about this type of need, why not send them a personalized text message and ask them to help? Let them know what this campaign means to you.

Announcement/Message Board: If you have an appropriate opportunity through work, an organization, or public space, please shine some light on Finley and ask people to participate.

Thanks for taking the time to read through Finley’s fundraiser. Please contact us if you have any questions or difficulties contributing.

Many thanks from Finley’s friends, Mike and McKenzie Sandusky