Non-Profit Organization Benefitting Special Needs Children
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Nicholas & Friends was founded in February 2021 as a non-profit foundation that supports and provides needed supplies to Henry County Inclusive Special Needs Classrooms.
SUPPORTING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Mission:
Nicholas & Friends Foundation’s main focus is to provide much needed supplies to local inclusive “Special Needs” classrooms, in order to enhance learning experiences for the children and their teachers.
About:
Rebecca and John Drummond’s son Nicholas is the driving force behind the passion for the foundation. Nicholas is 16 years old and attends Locust Grove HS in Henry Co. Georgia.
Nicholas was born with CMV. CMV, is a common virus that infects people of all ages. Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40. Most people infected with CMV show no signs or symptoms. When a baby is born with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, it is called congenital CMV. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. About one in five babies with congenital CMV infection will have long-term health problems. For Nicholas, this is what contributed to his Cerebal Palsy, …….
Vision | Cause Goals
We will donate to inclusive classrooms in need by asking teachers to create a “Wish List” that we can then supply to their classroom.
As our resources grow, the foundation will accept applications from special needs families that require support with maintenance and accessibility of their home. We plan to offer expertise from licensed builders to help maintain and upkeep a safe environment for the special needs kids at home as well as school.
Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or need any additional information.
