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Betty Pearson Grimble
Betty has an adult son with autism. Her experience started by volunteering at his elementary school. She later began a parent program for fundraising at Lawndale High School where parentsContinue reading “Betty Pearson Grimble”
Chuck Diehl
In 2005, I met a young man who had a suite of issues, with four distinct diagnoses. Over time, this young man taught me through his behavior of the pureContinue reading “Chuck Diehl”
Dennis May
It all started almost 15 years ago with a phone call. A friend asked if I would like to volunteer to help at a Special Needs student prom. Being freeContinue reading “Dennis May”
Ellen Brim
I am a retired special education teacher. I worked with the special needs population in the South Bay for over 13 years. Over that time I heard a lot aboutContinue reading “Ellen Brim”
Leah Smith-Enciso
In 2022 I heard there was a prom for kids and adults with disabilities and that they were looking for volunteers, so I signed up to volunteer, and was blownContinue reading “Leah Smith-Enciso”
Bruce Chapman
I witnessed, through the growth of a friend’s son, the powerful effect that EKO can have enhancing the joy and social development of individuals with special needs. Contributing, even a little,Continue reading “Bruce Chapman”
Gerry Muraida
Jean M. Steinmetz
Jean is a retired art teacher and manager of museum gift shops. I started volunteering at EKO 3 years ago when I saw it listed in my church bulletin thatContinue reading “Jean M. Steinmetz”
Sandi Gilbert
Sandi is a third generation California native and grew up in the Playa del Rey area. She earned her BA and MA degrees from USC and taught for 38 yearsContinue reading “Sandi Gilbert”