Special Olympics Car Donation

You might find yourself in the following situation: your car recently broke down and fixing it will actually cost you more than its worth or more than you expect. By saving the money required for the mechanical support, you might use them to purchase a new and better car. Secondly, car donation gives you a great satisfaction, because it is a noble and meaningful gesture. By understanding that you can help others in the process, you might find it easier to let go of the car you have been driving in the past years. Some of the charitable organizations work to support children and their needs to get a car for their daily duties. There are others organizations that work for the less fortunate people, who simply can afford a car, although they are in great need of one. Finding a great and meaningful cause and supporting it might be more fulfilling than you expect.

Another reason to consider a car donation is the old age of your car. If you have problems due to its increased mileage and great number of years, which imply frequent visits to the mechanic and various conditions that take a lot of your time and money, then opting for car donation might be the answer. Even more, most of the charity foundations will fix up the car before actually offering it to the ones who need it. You might find yourself in the situation of relocating to a far place or simply wanting to quickly sell your car. If you already decided to give up your car and you are thinking about fast and safe ways to do so, then opting for car domination is the right solution. Car donation saves you the hassle of finding a buyer, presenting the car too many times, haggling about the price and dealing with the frustrating paper work. Car donation is a great choice if you are in search of a new and better car or if you are simply trying to get involved in a charitable activity, which is affordable, meaningful and easy to follow.

Whether you complete the car donation form online, by mail or in person, you have to fill in your first name, your last name, your complete address and zip code, your phone and e-mail. After you complete filing in your personal information, you have to describe the vehicle you wish to donate. Almost in every car donation form there is a special section for car location and car information. On the car donation form, under the car information section, you have to give information about your vehicle's year of fabrication, model, license plate, mileage, color and the interior and exterior condition of your car. Some car donation forms have special sections where they inquire if the car is running, if it has keys, if the tires are inflated or if the vehicle is intact. Usually, there is a section on the car donation form where you have to specify if the car has a radio, a tape or CD player and if it has a security system. Another section of the car donation form requires information about the mechanical problems of the car (engine, transmission, brakes, etc) and it asks you to describe the interior and exterior damage to the car if it has any.

I JUST AM ... a Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance

Bryan Lambke was born in 1981 with Down syndrome, a disability that affects children in one of every 800-1,000 births. Bryan, with the help of his father Tom, has just authored I Just Am, a book that is both charming and disarming, one that offers an insight into his world.

An avid sports enthusiast, Bryan was just eight years old when he first competed in the track and field events of the Illinois Special Olympics. Fourteen years later, he stood atop the winner's platform at the 2003 International Special Olympics in Dublin, Ireland. He is drawn to the competition, camaraderie, and acceptance he finds in the Special Olympics.

Elsewhere throughout his life, however, Bryan has had to endure the stares and whispers of those insensitive to his feelings. And he wants you to know that he does have feelings.

I have a disability, says Bryan. It is not my fault. I just am. Bryan has the same hopes and dreams as everyone else. Isn't that normal? he asks. Then he points out that he doesn't steal, put on an act, or try to deceive. Would that be great if we were all that normal.

Now 25 years old, Bryan holds two jobs in the Phoenix, Arizona area (he sorts x-rays for shredding at the Center for Habilitation and works as a meeter/greeter at the Chandler AMF Bowling Center). He dreams of getting a driver's license, living on his own, and being married. He continues to participate in Special Olympics and especially enjoys bowling, swimming, and basketball. Bryan has two special girlfriends, Nicki and Nicole, and likes going out on dates.