Growing Times - July '20

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More Than A Daycare
They have been through more in their brief lives than most of us experience in a lifetime. Travonte, age 4, Tramonte, age 3, and Tranayjah, age 2, are the children of single father Terrance.    ​

He is devoted to his nine children, seven of whom live with him.  “My goal is install goodness in them and make sure they become something of themselves.  I try to do my best to give them a good foundation.” An Eagle Scout and basketball coach and mentor, Terrance knows what a good foundation requires. Forced to stop working full time after an accident, he uses the knowledge gained as a graduate of the Minnesota School of Business to work in real estate, property management, and the gig economy, while being a full-time parent.    ​​

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From left: Tramonte, Tranayjah, Travonte; Back: Terrance

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Advanced Brain Intensives - Summer 2020
This holistic intensive combines in-clinic neurofeedback sessions with an experienced practitioner and in-home support via the use of Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE). This intensive is flexible, allowing you to create a program that fits within your schedule, providing up to a year to complete training if necessary. For pricing, upgrade options, and all other questions, please visit Advanced Brain Intensives page on our website, contact the Neurotechnology Department at (612) 706-5551 or email neuro@actg.org​.

Neurofeedback Rentals Available! 
Ideal for clients who are staying home and want to train their brain to calm and focus! Click here to learn more!

Relax with a free AVE session 
Calm your mind and feel refreshed and focused with a free Audio-Visual Entrainment session. A $49 value! Email us at neuro@actg.org to schedule your free session today.

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1,000 tickets are available for each raffle. One winner for each raffle will be selected at random. Participants must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket. Need not be present to win. To purchase, contact A Chance To Grow at (612) 789-1236 and an operator will take your information and share payment options. Visit ACTG.org/2020raffles to learn more!

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Update on ACTG's 30th Annual Race for the Children
We’re sad to announce that we have had to cancel our annual Race for the Children at Canterbury Park, which was scheduled for August 16, 2020. In order to keep patrons safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canterbury Park has greatly reduced its racing schedule and limited the number of people who can attend. This has led to a cancellation of Sunday events, including ours. We’ll miss you this year, but we will see you soon. The race will run next year, renamed the Bob DeBoer Race for the Children, in honor of our late founder, who loved this event and Canterbury Park.

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2020-21 S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshops
We finally made it to summer! But it’s not too soon to start planning for next school year, whatever it may look like. We understand the last few months have been difficult for both teachers and students, but the staff of A Chance To Grow remains committed to supporting you and your students throughout the remainder of this health crisis.

Our full calendar of S.M.A.R.T. and S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshops is now available! Join our community of educators that view children from a developmental perspective and discover how you can stimulate their brains and prepare them to become life-long learners! Sign-up two weeks in advance of any workshop and receive a $25 discount! Registration is now open online at ACTG.org/workshops.

S.M.A.R.T. Workshop

• October 27-29, 2020 - Minneapolis
• February 23-25, 2021 - Minneapolis

​S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Workshop

• November 3-5, 2020 - Minneapolis
• March 2-4, 2021 - Minneapolis, MN

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A Tribute to Bob DeBoer
On February 14, 2020, our founder and mentor, Bob DeBoer, passed away at the age of 73. Unfortunately, we had to postpone his memorial service due to health and safety concerns, but today, we are pleased to be able to share a video tribute honoring Bob and his legacy at A Chance To Grow. We invite you to watch the video, assembled by his family, friends and colleagues, and join with us as we celebrate his life and accomplishments.

“We will miss him - his vision, his passion for helping children, the way he fostered hope in our families and in us. Bob made this organization what it is and helped every person he could along the way. We are grateful for our time with him and we celebrate everything he gave to this world." ~ Erica Dickerson, ACTG Executive Director

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Vision Clinic Update
We are excited to announce that A Chance To Grow’s Vision Clinic is under new direction! Dr. Shelby May-Parmley, an optometrist focused on pediatric care and developmental optometry, will start in August 2020.

She replaces the recently retired and much beloved Dr. Janyce Moroz, who served at a Chance To Grow for more than 30 years. Dr. May will continue Dr. Moroz’s tradition of dedicated service to children and adults, and build on it with new vision therapy services. Due to the transition, we are not offering vision services at the moment, but the clinic will offer eye exams, prescriptions, and glasses as well as new developmental vision services. Watch for announcements!

Dr. Shelby May-Parmley, OD

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Thank you to our Partners and Supporters!

We are so grateful to all the organizations that have generously supported our programs and services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We especially want to acknowledge the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Otto Bremer Trust, the Fred and Katherine Andersen Foundation, the Sauer Family Foundation, the J.A. Wedum Foundation, All Hands MN, Ames Construction and the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Your contributions make a direct and positive impact in the lives of children and adults, and help us continue to serve those seeking to reach their highest potential. Thank you!