The Angels, as the members of the Association are called, hosted a community-wide birthday party (called Life is a Playground!) that honored playfulness for all ages. Concurrently, they conducted a year-long fundraiser to build a special playground that meets a specific need for the mental health and development of young children.
They raised nearly $75,000 – an amount above and beyond their regular efforts that yield community gifts and grants each year. The recipient of the gift is The Playing Field early learning center in Madison, whose high-quality educational model integrates children of advantaged and disadvantaged backgrounds in a way that “levels the playing field” to give all children the start they deserve. The custom-built play equipment helps children regulate their emotions and overcome the effects of life trauma.
Angel Barbara Berven and her husband, Norm, cut the ribbon to unveil the sensory play path at a grand opening celebration on July 17, 2021. The couple had provided a major matching gift that helped attract hundreds of other donors to the project.
WISC TV 3 captured the day with this news report. You may also copy and paste this address into your browser: https://www.channel3000.com/sensory-playground-offers-new-opportunity-for-emotional-development/
