White Dog
and The White Dog Army
Wonderful World
Wednesday
White Dog
and the rest of the Army well know the difficulties faced by those with autism
and other mental disabilities because our Michael, my nephew who lives with us,
lives with those challenges on a daily basis. They have experienced through his
encounters the pain that comes from rude insults and uneducated judgments. Often,
we are amazed at how well he deals with situations that leave us growling and
wanting to bite.
It will be a
more wonderful world when humans develop more social sensitivity and an
acceptance that being different doesn’t take away ANYone’s right to dignity and
kindness. The WDA thinks education and highlighting the myriad of examples of
the challenged doing extraordinary things goes a long way toward helping to
change attitudes. So tonight we highlight a inspirational young man, who
happens to have autism, who is working to make a personal difference to not
just one, but two important causes: the families of children with cancer and
shelter animals. The WDA knows you will agree that no matter what his IQ that
Bubba is one of the bright points of hope in the process of creating a better
world…
Boy With Mental Retardation Improves Life for Homeless
Pets
By Good News Network Monday, July 15, 2013
(Editor’s
Note Regarding Headline: I'm not going to correct his own mother, she used the
term "mental retardation." I am aware of the practical uselessness and
obvious stigmatizing effects. There is absolutely nothing "retarded"
about this guy's heart!)
A young man in Tennessee doesn't let autism or mental
challenges stop him from living a full life -- and helping others less
fortunate to do the same.
After visiting the animal control office to look for a new
pet, 15 year-old Bubba asked his mother why the dogs and cats didn't have any
toys, beds or blankets. They looked cold and lonely in their cages. He asked if
the family could buy the beds and toys. His mom had to explain that they
couldn't afford the cost.
"All that day I could see that he had a lot on his
mind," said his mother. "Later that evening he came to me and told me
he would raise money to help the animals."
He was already collecting aluminum can tabs for the local
Ronald McDonald House, so Bubba decided to start crocheting items so he could
sell them.
Together he and his mother went on youtube to look for
projects and came across a couple made with PLARN -- plastic yarn made
from plastic shopping bags. Bubba started making reusable bags and cosmetic bags,
cutting the plarn into strips, tying them together and crocheting with them
just like yarn. "Bubba's passion has went above and beyond what I would
have ever imagined," said his mom, who helped him set up a website, Bubbasanimalpride.org, to collect
donations.
The money he raises buys food, toys, travel cages, pays
adoption fees and much more. Every penny raised goes straight to the animals.
Those who know him say Bubba has a heart of gold and a
passion for helping his fellow human, too, volunteering his time helping
elderly residents and hospital patients. Follow his project on Facebook at BubbasAnimalPride.
5 comments:
What a great story! Thanks, WDA!!
Fabulous, just the story we needed to begin the day!
RA
great story - the world would be a MUCH better place if more people were like Bubba :)
We think Bubba rocks!
Wonderful story...thanks for making our day :D
Wyatt and family
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