Groundbreaking today for Melaina's Magical Playland
Friday, March 9, 2012
In 2008, Jeff and I had a dream -- to build an inclusive playground where children of all ability levels could play together. We were inspired by our daughter Melaina. She was born with a rare muscle disease and used a wheelchair, so playing at a typical playground was difficult for her. We, along with the assistance of then-state Rep. Scott Lipke, vowed to address this need and began actively seeking help from the community.
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