A Boy's Best Friend

Aaron is seven, adorable, and likes to run away. For any parents, having your seven year old run away can be scary but when your seven year old is autistic and can't speak, the "scariness" is multiplied. Aaron's mom emailed me asking for help. All she requested is that I link Aaron's Blog to this blog so others can track his progress. I think we can do better than that.

Aaron's family is raising $5,000 to buy Aaron a special service dog. The dog is being trained in Bellingham at Brigadoon Youth & Service Dogs. Since it's not possible for his parents to be with him every second, the service dog will ensure Aaron remains safe. Aaron currently has a tracking device on him so Search and Rescue can locate him when he runs away, but his friends and family are excited about the role his dog will play in not only his safety but also his development.

If you have any fundraising ideas for Aaron's family you can contact his parents at: danica.chollar@gmail.com

You can also send checks directly to the Brigadoon Youth & Service Dogs location if you want to help, at:

Brigadoon Youth & Service Dogs
4759 Mission Road
Bellingham, WA 98226

If you choose to send a check directly to the Bellingham office, please make sure to put AARON CHOLLAR's name somewhere on it so they know who to credit. So far the Chollar family has raised around $1,500 toward the purchase of the service dog.

Let's help change this little boy's life!