Posts Tagged ‘Down Syndrome’

Mission Accomplished: Get Noticed

January 6th, 2010

Our story has too good of an ending to not share with other families, especially those in the disability world.  We are proud to have created a chain reaction of great results for many families.  The Shaklee corporate team has taken notice of our impact and we’re proud to be featured by the #1 Natural Nutrition Company for our work, efforts and success!

Check out our story being told by Shaklee:

Catherine Whitcher (Director, IL) believes in sharing her story to help others. It all began three years ago when Catherine’s youngest daughter began experiencing health challenges. After an almost two year ordeal with their daughter, they emerged with a new found dedication to wellness and a mission to share that same passion for wellness with others.

During their daughter’s ordeal, the Whitchers began looking at ridding their home of toxins from obvious sources, including home cleaning products.  “We saw Roger on Oprah®, who promised us safe products for our entire home and family,” says Catherine.  “Shaklee soon became a staple in our home and a part of our plan to create a safer environment for our children.”

Because their daughter was diagnosed with a disability the Whitchers wanted to do more to spread the word within the Special Needs community. “As a Special Needs Advocate for the past 14 years, I knew there was power in sharing online and began a parent focused blog, Mission: Clean Kids.  It our family’s way of showing others how the choices they make each day impact their child’s and family health both now and in the future.”

Besides Catherine’s professional connection in the special education world, she has added insight more close to home–her brother Robert Bagdonas(2 Star Distributor, IL), who has Down Syndrome.  “So many places in the community have given up on showing persons with disabilities a successful path.  After Robert experienced Shaklee products and created his own Shaklee story of health, he also wanted to have his own Shaklee business.  We are proud to be a team!”

Seeing Robert’s success with Shaklee has confirmed Catherine’s mission of health and safety in the disability community.  “Janis Bautz (Distributor, IL), owner of BDI Playhouse, which provides multiple therapies for children with disabilities, was open to the Shaklee opportunity and became a GOLD Ambassador on my team.  Through conversations with Janis, we discovered that Robert would be a perfect fit for providing cleaning services to her facilities using Shaklee products.  Robert already knew how to use the products effectively and enjoys the opportunity to be in the community.”

Catherine’s long-term vision is to continue to lead families, specifically those with disabilities, on a path of wellness as well as share the Shaklee opportunity as a vehicle for creating lives without limits for persons of all abilities and their families.  “We have some big goals – we want to bring Shaklee into several community disability organizations by educating people on the Shaklee difference and sharing our own success stories…as we work toward FastTRACK Executive Coordinator!”



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Can our family and Shaklee team help you?  Do you need more health in your family? Better Finances?  A life of successes you never thought possible or have been afraid to dream of?  Let’s talk!  A little bit of information can help you make your choice for the future.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed

Founder of Mission: Clean Kids

(815) 302-1273

catherine@missioncleankids.com
www.missioncleankids.myshaklee.com

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Adult with Down Syndrome Helps Community Go Green

October 28th, 2009

Contact:  Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: (815) 302-1273
Email: catherine@catherinewhitcher.com
Web: www.missioncleankids.com

LOCAL THERAPY CENTER FOR DISABLED CHILDREN GOES GREEN FOR SAFETY
BDI Playhouse Recognizes Toxic Chemicals are Hurting Children with Disabilities
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Orland Park, IL, October 28, 2009 –  Children with disabilities struggle everyday to make strides in their accomplishments.  Recent research proves that modern products are hurting our children’s ability to work to their potential.  BDI Playhouse is removing the barrier of toxic chemicals in the therapy environment to promote wellness to their clients and families.

Serving children of all ages, BDI Playhouse facilities a wide variety of therapy for children of all ability levels.  With current research showing multiple complications from environmental toxins, including cleaning supplies, BDI is proud to support a safe and healthy environment by utilizing Shaklee products in their facilities.  Taking away a layer of neurotoxins, respiratory ailments and organ toxins can only help the children pursuing their developmental goals.

As an added benefit, BDI is also supporting the healthy change by contracting an adult with Down Syndrome, who serves as an Independent Distributor of Shaklee to provide the cleaning service to their facilities in Orland Park and Naperville, IL.

“Providing the opportunity for BDI to provide a clean and safe environment while also providing the opportunity for Robert (adult with Down Syndrome) to grow his home-business is an excellent situation.  Robert also has the pride of helping the next generation of children and families with disabilities grow healthy.”  -Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, Mission: Clean Kids Founder

Over 1:13 children are experiencing respiratory illness in our country.  Only a small percentage of the 81,000 chemicals on the market have been tested for human safety. Taking away the compounding effect of toxins being put into the therapeutic environment is a win-win situation for all involved.

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About Mission: Clean Kids –  Mission: Clean Kids initiative was established when founder, Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed’s daughter suffered an almost fatal seizure.  After discovering lead and mercury toxicity in her daughter and finding a path to recovery, Mission: Clean Kids launched and is dedicated to helping parents, families and communities make safer choices for the next generation.  Visit www.missioncleankids.com or our recommended product line at www.missioncleankids.myshaklee.com

For additional information on BDI Playhouse’s Green Initiatives, Toxins and Disabilities Research or Robert Bagdonas’ entrepreneurship as an adult with Down Syndrome, contact: Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed
BDI Playhouse: www.bdiplayhouse.com  Robert Bagdonas: www.robertbagdonas.myshaklee.com