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Awesome Outcast

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Awesome Outcast

Awesome Outcast

Awesome Outcast

Awesome Outcast

Awesome Outcast

Wendy Schmoll
Wendy Schmoll
Wendy Schmoll
Wendy Schmoll
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Eagle River, United States
$50 USD 2 backers
5% of $1,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Currently,  Awesome Outcast consists of one fine young man named RJ that happens to have cognitive disabilities. He is looking for ways to supplement his Social Security benefits as he ventures away from his Mom's home into an assisted-living situation. While on his journey to independence, RJ has been doing something more community-based. RJ is raising awareness and acceptance of individuals with cognitive disabilities as entrepreneurs. More importantly, he is raising awareness for the need of inclusion in a society that doesn't always understand the difficulties facing those with disabilities.RJ has been fortunate enough to be in several local craft shows. While his monetary gains are minimal at best, other accomplishments have been huge. RJ's self-esteem has grown, as are his social skills. Our prayer is that Awesome Outcast  will do the same for others in our small community. He is spreading the message for inclusion and independence--one piece of artwork at a time.

To date, RJ and his Mom have put every spare penny of their limited monthly income into his artwork and show entrance fees.  This puts quite a financial strain on the family. RJ's Dad passed away from cancer back in 2001.  Mom is unable to work outside the home due to RJ's disabilities.

This fundraiser is being done to help RJ continue on spreading a very important message for those with cognitive disabilities. Resources such as therapies and other services are next to nothing in small towns. RJ is hoping that Awesome Outcast will change that.

Funds raised will help RJ continue to create his artwork; which consists of sand art jars, dreamcatchers, and stained-glass jars. He will be adding more types of artwork in the near future. They will help with art supplies, vendor fees, traveling to and from shows, and fees involved with starting up a small business. 

Thank you in advance for your help! If you'd like to know more about RJ and Awesome Outcast, please visit his Facebook page.

 

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