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Testimonials
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New Testimonials!
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Michael
(Bounce Kiddo)
“When I’m with Bounce, I totally forget about my disease. It’s great to just get away from the bad things that are going on in your life.”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbouncechildrensfoundation.org%2Ftestimonials%2Fmichael-2%2F|title:%E2%80%9CBounce%20makes%20dreams%20come%20true%2C%20%20for%20everybody.%E2%80%9D|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”8417″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
Hazel
(Bounce Intern)
“I worked on real, impactful projects that meet emotional and mental health needs that exist far beyond the hospital room.”
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Brittany
(Program Manager, Bounce)
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Tessa
(Bounce Intern)
“My job is to put Bounce’s impact – the smiles created and the lives transformed – into words; but all too often Bounce leaves me speechless!”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbouncechildrensfoundation.org%2Ftestimonials%2Ftessa%2F|title:Tessa|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Bounce Families
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Jessica
(Bounce Sibling)
Bounce gives us real family time. It helps us ease out of always worrying about my sister.
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Michael
(Bounce Dad)
Don’t underestimate the amazing healing power of Bounce events.
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Pam
(Bounce Mom)
It’s wonderful to go out knowing she’s with friends who don’t care if she’s perfect- because none of us are.
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Jessica D
(Bounce Mom)
Nobody has the same journey. It’s so nice to meet other people and see we’re not so different.
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Anita
(Bounce Mom)
“Bounce turned the green light on for us. It’s easy to be consumed with the ‘we can’ts’. Bounce turned the green light on for us.“
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Jim
(Bounce Dad)
“We found our place. We found our people. With Bounce, we get to see our kids truly be themselves.“[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:%2Ftestimonials%2Fjim%2F||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”5889″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
Kathryn
(Bounce Mom)
“Bounce creates an environment in which Reid can continue to grow physically, socially and emotionally.”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:%2Ftestimonials%2Fkathryn%2F||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”6867″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
Isa & JuanCa
(Bounce Siblings)
“Bounce makes dreams come true, for everybody.”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbouncechildrensfoundation.org%2Ftestimonials%2Fchiwah-kids%2F|title:%E2%80%9CBounce%20makes%20dreams%20come%20true%2C%20%20for%20everybody.%E2%80%9D|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Bounce Kiddos
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Jahrel
It gives the kids opportunities to be themselves. It’s just such a joyful feeling. We love it.
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Tommy
It’s the camaraderie of everyone having the same situation and knowing nobody will look at you funny because of your special equipment.
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Saida
“Thanks to Bounce, I don’t feel alone at all. Bounce is actually a part of my family.”
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Michael
“When I’m with Bounce, I totally forget about my disease. It’s great to just get away from the bad things that are going on in your life.”[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbouncechildrensfoundation.org%2Ftestimonials%2Fmichael-2%2F|title:%E2%80%9CBounce%20makes%20dreams%20come%20true%2C%20%20for%20everybody.%E2%80%9D|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Healthcare Partners
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Colleen
Director of Developmental, Rehabilitative and Child Life Services at La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Play is the work of children. That’s how children learn. And Bounce makes sure everyone gets a chance to play and learn.
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Lindsay
Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital University of Illinois
Kids want to be normal and fit in, and Bounce gives them that outlet.
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Robyn
Child Life Services Director at Rush Children’s Hospital
I firmly believe Bounce builds resiliency, and helps children cope better with their illness or disability.
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Volunteers
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Corey
Partner, KPMG Forensic
Want to build a better tomorrow? Join Bounce. We provide a better life and community for kids who will be the future.
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Nicole
Partner, Jones Day
Bounce is a dose of therapy – families with real problems handle them with such grace and dignity. What great perspective and inspiration!
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Pete
Vice President, CBRE, Inc.
The look on the kid’s faces and the enjoyment on the parents’ faces at a Bounce event is an instant connection.
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Dom
Former Intern
Working for a nonprofit was better than I ever imagined. You really get out of this opportunity what you put in.
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David W
Partner, Jones Day
“I just want to give (Bounce Parents) a chance to sit down and decompress, knowing their kids are safe and having fun.”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:%2Ftestimonials%2Fdavid%2F||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”3814″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
David D
Senior Account Manager, entara
“…a sense of safety, navigation and structure that clearly helps families deal with chronic illness.”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:%2Ftestimonials%2Fdavid-2%2F||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”6796″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
Tessa
Bounce Intern
“My job is to put Bounce’s impact – the smiles created and the lives transformed – into words; but all too often Bounce leaves me speechless!”[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbouncechildrensfoundation.org%2Ftestimonials%2Ftessa%2F|title:Tessa|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”8417″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
Hazel
Bounce Intern
“I worked on real, impactful projects that meet emotional and mental health needs that exist far beyond the hospital room.”
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Supporters
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Nicole
Partner, Jones Day
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Want to join a non-profit where you feel you’re really making a difference? Join Bounce![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:%2Ftestimonials%2Fnicole-2%2F||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ text_alignment=”text-center”][vc_single_image image=”7538″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][vc_column_text]
Brittany
Program Manager, Bounce
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Building community for those who need it most, fulfilment from the best job ever.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbouncechildrensfoundation.org%2Ftestimonials%2Fbrittany-sullivan%2F|title:Brittany%20Sullivan|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]