Madison Rae Galli

Happy Camper, "Catch a Wave" Respite Weekend

Eighteen years old on March 24, 2010!

What's up with Madison these days? Madison is enjoying her third year in of her year-round school in Elkton, Maryland. She attends Shorehaven, a wonderful residential school that offers a well-staffed group home for Madison and an amazing curriculum that includes behavioral specialists and one-on-one supports.

This year, she has enjoyed field trips to museums and parks. She continues to swim and bowl has started some vocational training.

Camps and respite programs continue to be favorite activities. She loves Camp Greentop, an overnight summer camp beside Camp David in the Catoctin Mountains, and three-day Respite Weekends sponsored by The League for People with Disabilities. In September, the "Catch-a-Wave" weekend brought a big smile from Madison, always a treasure!

Thank you for your support of our family as we move through both Madison's successes and her continuing challenges. We will honor Madison at our upcoming Pathfinders for Autism 2010 Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner & Auction on Monday, May 10th. The names of all supporters will be listed and acknowledged during the program. I hope you will consider a donation to honor Madison and her successful year and/or to celebrate her 18th birthday.

For more photos of Madison and a recent column featuring Madison's role in Pathfinders' origins, check out my updated Facebook Madison Album.

If you are using MasterCard or Visa, please use the donation option below. To pay by check, please reference "Madison's Banner" and mail your contribution to Pathfinders for Autism, 303 International Circle, Suite 110 Cockeysville, MD 21030.