These faces right here…I LOVE these peeps!!
October 4, 2020
These faces right here…good golly I LOVE these peeps!! Being a small organization, our Board Members are like family to me and I am so grateful to each of them for what they bring to RR. Only 3 of the 7 Board Members (my hubby being one of those) has a kiddo rockin’ that extra chromosome, which I LOVE so much. They all say that being a part of RR has opened their eyes to so many things!
Stephanie Beard Bomely has an amazing lil’ lady with Down syndrome and brings her passion with her. One of her fave things about RR is “how much awareness it brings to people who may not know how rad Down syndrome is. It sparks conversations about the future and how bright and endless the possibilities can be for these amazing peeps! When we hold people to high expectations, regardless of their capabilities, there’s a greater chance of success. Ruby’s Rainbow is ensuring the conversation never ends and the expectations stay elevated.”
My hubby, of course, has been with me from the very beginning and we have both been so excited to see what the possibility for the future may hold for our own daughter
Ross Clurman is our tech/computer guy and I am surprised he has stayed with us so long because if you know anything about me you know that is NOT my strength Luckily he says that “Liz’s energy and love for what she does for the Ds community is extremely contagious and my neighbor across the street growing up had Ds and would be at our driveway every day to play ball or talk about the Royals game and had a very big impact on my life.”
Marc Lippincott says his favorite thing at being a part of RR is reviewing the applications (mine too Marc!!!). It has deeply affected him and he has loved being involved for all these years!
Jon-Michael Rogers says RR to him is all about awareness, understanding and HOPE. He says that knowing Ruby and our recipients has helped him see the potential in all people.
Tyrell McElroy has a son with that magical extra chromosome and is our newest board member and has already brought so much to RR!
Sara Plachta Elliott has a special attachment to RR because she happens to be Ruby’s amazing aunt!! She has tons of nonprofit experience and has helped us from the beginning!
As you can see, these guys are FOR SURE RUBY’S RAINBOW!!