Bean is Born, a true story.
A Ministry of Love
I first learned about the non-profit organization, Project 2 Heal, from a friend and local author, Peg Robarchek. Involved with this organization, it was while helping me edit a book not long ago, that she explained Project 2 Heal donates Labrador Retrievers to special needs children. Giving unconditional love and acceptance, these dogs also help with rehabilitation.
Founder, Charlie Petrizzo, started Project 2 Heal because he knew the difference a Labrador Retriever made in his recovery when sustaining two life-threatening injuries as a child.While it’s true a Labrador Retriever can’t heal, they can make the process a little less painful and give hope to the spirit.
The children’s book, Bean is Born, is the true story of one of the Project 2 Heal puppies, Bean. Born with myasthenia gravia, in the story, Bean feels different for many reasons, including not being able to run and play like other puppies. In addition, he also has trouble swallowing.
As author of the book, Peg felt a real connection to the story because she saw firsthand the difficulties her sister faced from a disability. Growing up during a time when people were less educated about disabilities, Peg said her sister often suffered taunts and the ridicule of others. Seeing the book as a way to honor her sister, Peg jumped at the chance to write it. As author of 26 novels, Peg has quite the talent and tells the story beautifully, with Chad Lewis illustrating the text to perfection. More about Peg can be found on her website.
Living with his family in Waxhaw, NC, Bean often visits schools and community events throughout the United States sharing his story and that of Project 2 Heal. All proceeds from the sale of Bean is Born goes directly to that cause. http://www.project2heal.org/
Congratulations, Project 2 Heal! Because of your love for helping others and your service to the community, you are my favorite organization of the week. If you would like to learn more about Project 2 Heal, click here. You can also follow Bean on Facebook.
Do you know of a non-profit organization serving the needs of your community in a special way? Leave a comment, message on Facebook, or email dicysm@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Dicy
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Info taken from the book, Bean is Born, was used with permission.
