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Lodge 7 President Kevin Graham expresses support for the new Easterseals recreation facility on behalf of Chicago FOP members.
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Lodge 7 will continue its support in looking forward to a
healthier tomorrow.
“It has been a privilege to be associated with Easterseals over
the years,” President Graham stated at the ceremony. “Going back to when John Dineen was president, all the way through until our Immediate Past President Dean Angelo, their support has been a tremendous influence on our board to make sure that we support Easterseals now and into the future.”
Helping the Hancock facility continue its attempts to meet the demanding need of providing individualized therapeutic
Rocky Nowaczyk talks about the ongoing relationship between the Nation- al FOP and Easterseals and pledges continued support for the Building a Healthier Tomorrow project.
education for students with significant behavioral and emo- tional needs might be enough incentive for Lodge 7 members to check the Easterseals box on the charity contribution form. But it is important to understand how building a new fitness, wellness and recreation center enriches the lives of individuals living with autism and other disabilities.
Extracurricular activity plays a primary role in enhancing the quality of life and productivity by providing independence, rec- reation and friendship. The development of the facility provides students with an avenue to channel excessive energy, helping to increase coping skills and reduce inappropriate behaviors.
“Our other two schools have a facility like this, and you can see the difference in their behaviors,” Easterseals President and CEO Tim Muri explains. “Not having a facility where they can
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