Why We GLOW
Emma is a sweet, smiling 2 year-old with profound hearing loss. She had Cochlear Implants placed at 15 and 18 months. Through Rainbows’ services with Speech-Language Pathologist Kimberly Stewart, Emma is learning sign language. Emma Nieznay’s family is just one of the many who have been influenced by Rainbows’ Early Intervention Services in Butler County. Click here to […]
5th Annual Rainbows’ GLOW Run | Walk
What an exciting time as we look forward to the 5th Annual Rainbows’ GLOW Run | Walk to take place Saturday, April 16 in Augusta. It was just a few short years ago that Rainbows explored the idea of adding a new fundraiser to the mix – and now we’re celebrating 5 successful years! The […]
The GLOW impact
Kim Stewart strives to make a positive change in the lives of people that she works with. She is a speech language pathologist for Rainbows’ Bright Beginnings in Butler County. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders for speech-language pathology from […]
The Blarney Impact
Logan, age 14, lives with Miller–Dieker lissencephaly syndrome. Because of this, Logan has challenges breathing, experiences seizures, and cannot walk, talk or do the things that most 14 year old boys enjoy doing. He is still in diapers and totally dependent upon a caregiver. His mother, Monica, bravely shared their Rainbows’ experience with us: […]
41st annual Blarney Breakfast!
The 41st Annual Blarney Breakfast is right around the corner – and we would hate for you to miss it! Once again, the members of Chi Epsilon of ESA Sorority along with Armstrong Chamberlin, Chris Cakes, Docuplex, Dunkin’ Donuts, Entercom, KAKE TV, Old Chicago East and Roaster Joe’s are joining forces to present to you […]
The Volunteer Difference
Written by Sidni Garwood, Volunteer Coordinator As our Mission Statement says, Rainbows brings together community resources to benefit children with special needs. Because volunteers are a resource of our community, they are a fundamental part of our mission here at Rainbows. Graycee Meyer is a 16 year old Nebraska native who attends high school in Wichita. Since November, Graycee […]
Community Benefit Concert
The Wichita Wingnuts organization is putting on an incredible outdoor concert for the greater Wichita area, and has provided the opportunity for 50 partner charities, schools, baseball leagues, and other non-profits to fundraise through this event. Rainbows has partnered with the Wingnuts and will be selling 100 tickets to the 1st annual Community Concert! By purchasing tickets, you […]
5th Annual glow run/walk
Do you want to run a 5k? If you had asked me that question three years ago I would have laughed in your face. Running was the absolute last thing I wanted to do. I thought of it as self-inflicted cruel and unusual punishment. Plus, I was really bad at it. But for some reason, […]
Handprint Valentine’s Day Crafts to do with your child
Hello February! It’s that time of year again – all things pink and red overwhelm store shelves everywhere and chocolate hearts occupy the end of each aisle. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, check out these themed handprint crafts! They will be the perfect activity for you to do with your child leading up […]
41st Annual blarney breakfast
I remember my first Blarney Breakfast, it was the 34th Annual event. I arrived early and immediately discovered that the morning would be like none other. It was fun, loud, chaotic and a great way to start St. Patrick’s Day. People came to have a good time, enjoy a delicious breakfast and give so children […]