To Be Like Me Fundraiser - Debbie Smelko

Please help me raise money for To Be Like Me so we can educate the community about disabilities, break down barriers and foster empathy, compassion and inclusion!!  I am currently the past-president after three years as president. My son TJ (pictured) has been a leader since the program began.

To Be Like Me is a non-profit disability awareness program which is led by people living with disabilities, who we call LEADers (Leaders in Education and Advocacy for Disabilities). To Be Like Me's mission is to break down barriers that exist for those with disabilities and shed light on the positive impact of inclusion, ignite compassion and foster awareness of unique abilities. Through meaningful interactions with our LEADers who we employ, we create a learning opportunity that fosters empathy and compassion and equips our communities to be more inclusive. To Be Like Me offers in-person field trips for school age children in Dallas and Richardson as well as online programming for students and teachers across the country. Your donation will help to cover the cost of LEADer pay and our programming fees. Thank you for helping us make this world more inclusive for everyone.