During my process of researching schools in the area we are moving to, I met Leah through a Yahoo Group for parents in Mississippi who are dealing with Autism.  She has two children living with Autism.  Her 6 year old daughter, Addison is primarily non-verbal.  And for about 3 years now, they have not made any strides in new language.  After attempting since last school year to obtain a communication device for her, she and her husband have decided to raise the money and purchase one for Addison themselves.  To help them with the cost, the Southern Belle Store has agreed to make a shirt specifically for Addison’s fundraiser.  Here’s the info:

The shirt will say:  “Southern Belles know not being able to speak is not the same as having nothing to say”

There are 2 different colors light blue and orange and they come in both long and short sleeves and in adult and youth sizes.

Short sleeve shirts are $20 and long sleeve are $22 regardless of size.

These shirts are not autism specific and reach all disability groups.

I’m planning to get one ASAP, and if anyone is interested in purchasing one of the t-shirts please just contact me through my contact link at the top of the page or leave a comment here, and I’ll send you an order form.  I know I’ve got plenty of proud southern readers out there, and if you aren not interested in the T-shirt, but making a donation, that can be arranged.  Just let me know.

And to put faces with names, here’s an awesome video Leah made of Addison and her son McKade.

Thanks for stopping by My Mama Drama!

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