Spring/Summer 2015
MEET OUR Ambassadors We are very pleased to introduce our 2015 child and adult ambassadors. They were nominated by Easter Seals Michigan staff and we are proud to have them represent us. Be sure to come to one of our events and meet these extraordinary individuals. Punky Punky is no stranger to Easter Seals Michigan. She has been involved with The Miracle League of Michigan, our baseball league for children and adults with disabilities, for several years and she looks forward to the start of every season. Punky was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) when she was very young. Last year she accomplished one of her major goals, to walk to first base!
Melvin Melvin receives services out of our Pontiac location. His warm attitude and willingness to help others is contagious. Melvin was diagnosed with a mood disorder and has made huge strides in his personal development. He enjoys being a mentor to other people with mood disorders. Melvin recently represented Easter Seals Michigan at an advocacy event in Washington DC and met with members of the Michigan delegation. He stressed that affordable medication is key to finding the way back to being productive and living in family and community settings. In addition to moving into his own apartment, he recently got a job working at a homeless shelter. When asked what he likes about Easter Seals, Melvin said, “Easter Seals Michigan saw something in me that I didn’t. They believe in me.�