Save The Date
5th Annual Harmony Club Picnic
 Join Alumni & Current families for this annual picnic!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Catherine Chevalier Woods, Chicago
Ryan's Run 5K
& Kiddie Sprint
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Century Park, Vernon Hills
CLICK HERE for more info.
Funds raised at the Run benefit the Child's Voice Audiology Center.
Walk4Hearing
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Lincoln Park, Chicago
SIGN UP for the Child's Voice Team, DONATE to the team or form your own!
Child's Voice Gala
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Signature Events at Seven Bridges, Woodridge
CLICK HEREfor a full listing of all Child's Voice events.
|
|
Getting to Know...
Child's Voice Board Members
Paul SaharackWe often mention that Child's Voice is a family, made up of our students, their families, our staff and our alumni families. One alumni family continues to stay involved at Child's Voice in many ways, including through their extended family. Paul joined the Board of Directors in 2007. As a grandfather to a 2006 graduate, Paul had seen first-hand the impact Child's Voice can have on a child, but also the impact made on the family.
Paul has continued to champion for Child's Voice and its effort to grow and expand to help more children with hearing loss. He remains active on Board committees and has served on the Advancement Committee and Marketing Committees to help raise awareness of Child's Voice.
When not spending time with his grandchildren or working to spread the good word of Child's Voice, Paul is an attorney at Robbins, Salomone, Patt, Ltd. where he focuses on
a variety of estates, trusts and retirement plans.
Paul and his wife, Karen reside in Buffalo Grove. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Thank you Paul for all you and your entire family have done to help Child's Voice!
|
|
 Congratulations to the Class of 2012! Child's Voice held its annual Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 25th. This special day recognized 19 students, the largest graduating class to date, as they move to their neighborhood schools this fall.
In addition to the graduates, students perform songs and additional honors are shared. Child's Voice teacher, Eileen Brankatelli was recognized as the Employee Star for her efforts. Child's Voice parent, Bill Srejma was honored for all the hours he spent helping Child's Voice with a wide variety of tasks throughout the year and Parent Association Chair, Laura DiStazio was recognized as she'll be leading the PA again this school year.
A special thank you to all the parents, volunteers and staff for making the Ceremony a great day for the students and children. Congratulations Graduates - we know we'll be hearing great things from all of you! |
|
 Alumni Voices
Success Story
Meet Ryan Emerick...a Child's Voice star! Ryan is preparing to head to Davidson College this fall. CLICK HERE to read more of Ryan's journey at and following Child's Voice. Alumni NewsCongratulations to Child's Voice alumna, Amy Bussa who recently received a Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence at Ardmore School in Villa Park. This award recognizes academic success and only a select few from each school are honored each year. Way to go Amy! Alumni College Panel
 Alumni and parents gathered together on Monday, June 18th to hear first-hand from current college students what finding a school is like. Families were able to share experiences on the college search and tips on how to find the support needed for students with hearing loss. Thanks to alumni: Paige, Caitlyn, Sam and Dean (pictured) for joining the Alumni Panel! |
Supporting Voices
Child's Voice 7th Annual Golf Tournament THANK YOU to the many golfers, sponsors, attendees, volunteers and committee members that worked together to make the Tournament a success! The Golf Tournament raised a record breaking amount this year and will continue to support the children and families at Child's Voice. Please visit our Facebook Page to see some images from the day. CLICK HERE. THANK YOU to everyone for coming out and making it a special day. Our great lemonade sales team did a great job too! Way to go!  Schaumburg AM Rotary Supports the Child's Voice Early Intervention ProgramSpecial thanks to the local Schaumburg AM Rotary Club! They held their annual awards breakfast on Wednesday, June 13th. At this breakfast, a check was presented to Child's Voice to support the EI Program. Thank you to the Schaumburg AM Rotary for their continued support! MyMVPs.com and Mike Ditka Support Child's Voice 
On Monday, April 30th, MyMVPs.com and Mike Ditka held a fundraiser for Child's Voice at Buffalo Wild Wings in Warrenville. Former Coach Ditka took time to pose for photos and autograph jerseys, footballs and photos. Child's Voice supporters and fans were able to participate and make a donation to Child's Voice.
Founder and President, Mark Monaco visited Child's Voice to present the donation. Over $1,000 was raised! Thanks MyMVPs.com, Mark Monaco and Coach Ditka! We look forward to continuing our new partnership with you!
Ryan Briere Foundation names Child's Voice as 2012 Partner Child's Voice is honored to have been chosen as the 2012 recipient of the funds raised through the annual Ryan's Run 5K and Kiddie Sprint. The Ryan Briere Foundation was founded last year in honor of Ryan Briere who passed away shortly before his third birthday. The Foundation is focused on honoring Ryan's memory by supporting children. Last year's Ryan's Run raised over $13,000 that was donated to Ryan's school, the Goddard School. This year, we are thrilled that Ryan's Run will benefit the Audiology Center and its new program to provide follow-up testing and services to newborn babies following their screening at birth at the hospital. Thank you to the Ryan Briere Foundation and to all those participating in and sponsoring Ryan's Run. All Child's Voice families and friends are encouraged to consider sponsoring and participating in this great event! CLICK HERE for more information on Ryan's Run 5K! |
 From Dr. Michele...
What an exciting end to the year! But...it might be the end of the school year and the end of our fiscal year (June 30th) but it's such a time of beginnings too! Graduating 19 students as they begin their time in their neighborhood schools...continuing the Golf Tournament that raised a record setting amount this year...the 1st Alumni Panel about choosing a college with our graduates, many of whom are beginning college or their search for one and the continuation of our relationship with Boy Scouts as another Eagle Scout is beginning his project this month...these amazing beginnings reinforce why we do what we do.
The joy that we see from a child learning his first word, the absolute awe that parents have when touring our School...it's all for the children, for the families. The happiness from giving to one another, it is its own instant reward. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for Child's Voice. Thank you, merci, gracias, etc. Have a great summer, enjoy the sunshine and time with your families.
|
|
|
