uodsp: FW: Watch! Special Needs 8-yr old falls but gets up to complete his first triathlon

Sun Aug 9 08:19:03 PDT 2015

Hi,
Can you please remove me from this listserve? Thank you.

lauren

On 2015/08/07 12:04, Heidi von Ravensberg wrote:
> Hi All, We featured Nicole Con's film "Little Man" about her son who
> was born prematurely with several disabilities at our film festival a
> few years back.  Here's a snip about her latest. Heidi
> 
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> From: Specials Needs Children [mailto:SpecialNeedsChildren at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 1:19 AM
> To: Heidi von Ravensberg
> Subject: Watch! Special Needs 8-yr old falls but gets up to complete
> his first triathlon
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> Dear Film Family,
> 
> Please watch the above video and meet Bailey. He's an 8-year old boy
> with Cerebral Palsy who is running his first triathlon.
> 
> You'll see that he fell more than once. But he got back up and kept
> going until he reached the finish line. He even ditched his walking
> frame and continued, accompanied only by the cheers of unconditional
> love from the crowd rallying to support him! He MADE IT!!! By sheer
> determination. And now just one week and 28 million people later...
> Bailey is a Superstar and a Superhero!
> 
> That boy gave me the chills. Must have watched it at least 4-5 times.
> What an inspiration he is to all of us. He epitomizes the courage and
> determination that Special Needs kids use every day to face not only
> their physical challenges, but the mental ones... including bullies
> who taunt them just for being "different".
> 
> I am making the movie NESTING DOLL to help end that. So that all the
> other Baileys out there - including my son Nicholas - may live in a
> more loving and understanding world. And so they too can reach their
> full potential.
> 
> NESTING DOLL will celebrate diversity, especially within the "Special
> Needs" community. It's about time we champion their cause! We are not
> short of soldiers in the fight for LGBT, Marriage Equality and basic
> Human Rights. Now we need to take a stand for those who are unable to
> fend for themselves. This film aims to help shift a mindset of the
> ignorant and wake them up to the fact that these kids are SPECIAL
> because WE NEED them, not the other way around. That is why we alway
> say "It's not just a movie. It's a Movement".
> 
> Sitting here in the Nesting Doll Production office I write you to say
> that we are working around the clock to make this movie. We are two
> thirds of the way reaching our goal of $250K. Our investors will match
> the funds dollar for dollar! That means we can bring you double the
> production value, incredible actors, gorgeous aerial exterior location
> shots, and never before seen footage from inside the NeoNatal Unit.
> I'm also working with my DP to create a cinematic FX vision to give
> you, the audience, a glimpse into "Freddie's" world so you get to
> experience what he sees and feels. We will be announcing lots of good
> news soon, as soon as the ink dries. I promise, you will be as
> thrilled as we are!
> 
> It's always the most challenging thing in the world for me to ask for
> money for one of my projects. But in this case I am proud to ask for
> donations because this film will be an homage to all Special Needs
> children. I can't do it without your help.
> 
> Please share this message & link
> NestingDollDonations.com<http://www.NestingDollDonations.com> with
> your family and friends who may also want to help make a difference.
> Our deadline for matching funds is Aug. 22 so time is of the essence!
> Your donations are 100% tax deductible. You will be proud to know your
> donation will help bring NESTING DOLL - and our Superhero Freddie - to
> the big screen.
> 
> THANK YOU to those of you who have stepped up to help because you
> recognize NESTING DOLL will be a game changer. We are eternally
> grateful!
> 
> And... a huge thank you and thumbs up to you, Bailey. You are an
> absolute Hero. We can't wait to share our Freddie with the world too!
> 
> Great Warmth & Respect,
> 
> Nicole Conn
> Writer/Director
> NESTING DOLL
> 
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