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Sky Ranch, the only camp for handicapped children in the Southeast, was started in 1947 by Marvin T. Culbreth and Jack B. Sharp. The camp, four miles from Blowing Rock, is surrounded by mountains and close to Lake Cannon, where children can enjoy boating and swimming. Horseback riding is the most popular activity, along with archery, hiking, nature lore, and Bible study.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 1, June 1955, p22, f
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24829
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Learning Together is a preschool in Raleigh that incorporates a basic formula of nine special-needs kids, ages 3-5, in a classroom with nine others of similar ages. The program has been active since 1975, but continues to face funding challenges. In 2015, Enloe High School’s Student Council raised $118,000 for Learning Together, providing a much-needed service of monetary assistance as well as volunteer time.
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Learning Together is an inclusive preschool for kids with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds in Southeast Raleigh. This year Enloe High School’s student council raised $100,000 for Learning Together and presented them the donation at their annual charity ball.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 50, Dec 2015, p11 Periodical Website
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How Wilkins defined choice, chance, reward was through her experience as a mother of a child with Downs Syndrome. She has the choice to not let challenges turn into obstacles. She’d been given a chance to be the single mother of a child with special needs. She’s experienced the reward of seeing her daughter triumph as an athlete, despite medical challenges.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 48 Issue 10, October 2016, p12