Grown now and an aunt to her two nieces and a nephew, she still has to watch them play from a distance. It is easy for her to imagine the plight of chair bound parents everywhere with young children able to run and climb and jump. The amount of people affected by playgrounds unequipped for individuals of physical or mental disabilities is vast. In
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES From individuals making donations, businesses sponsoring playground equipment, corporations contributing grants, and volunteers offering gifts of time, we welcome your support!
1. Buy a Brick
public facilities the same as the majority.
Purchase a brick to become a permanent part of the playground project. Bricks are a great opportunity to honor a family member or loved one, to pay tribute to a favorite mentor, or to celebrate your passion for securing play for all! Detailed information for brick purchases can be found online at www.rachelsgardenplayground.com.
Parents in wheelchairs can’t be with their
2. Create a Fundraising Event
2017, 15 percent of all Tennesseans lived with a disability, according to the most recent Disability Status Report by Cornell University. That is over 100,000 people that for one reason or another, cannot access
children on the playground, siblings can’t enjoy playing together, and even children on the autism spectrum can be overwhelmed or otherwise find it difficult to have fun with their peers. Goodlettsville wants to provide an opportunity for parents and children of all abilities to play together. The Garden will be the playground of Rachel’s dream. The poured-in-place surface will give her the opportunity to roam around the playground with her nieces and nephew. Special playground equipment will allow wheelchair-bound kids to roll up to a glider or swing, giving them the ability to truly play with their friends and siblings. With sensory-friendly equipment, even children on the autism spectrum can enjoy playing at Rachel’s Garden. This playground for all will soften the harsh reminder that Rachel and others with physical disabilities are not like the other children. It will hide for a time the thought that they can’t have fun the same way other kids can. This time, they can all play together –
no barriers.
Plan an event to benefit Rachel’s Garden and we will highlight it on the Rachel’s Garden Website and Facebook Page! Fundraisers that propose the use of City facilities will require a Special Facility Use Request form. Contact Parks and Recreation Director, Amy Mitchell at amitchell@goodlettsville. gov for more information.
3. Donate to the Fund No donation is too small! Your monetary donation, no matter the amount, will significantly impact the project. Monetary donations can be made online at www.rachelsgardenplayground.com or in person at the Goodlettsville Fire Hall. Checks should be made payable to Rachel’s Garden and mailed to: 105 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.
4. Sponsor a Piece of Equipment Playground equipment can be specifically sponsored for this project. Funds can be donated for items such as swings, the main structure, spinners, and much more! Prices are listed with each piece of equipment throughout the catalog. If you are interested in sponsoring one of the listed pieces, please call 615-851-2245. For other ideas you may have, or for additional sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail info@rachelsgardenplayground.com or call 615-851-2245.