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Rylee Kate was born on May 6th, 2019 weighing only 4 lbs 3 oz. She was tiny but mighty from the beginning. It was drawn to our attention pretty quickly that Rylee was never meant to be ordinary. After a lot of testing we were told that she was missing some genetic material on Chromosome 1, which is the biggest chromosome humans have. That is what contributes to her tiny size and some of the motor and speech delays we have seen since. She is 4.5 years old now and has already achieved more than we could have ever hoped when we began this journey with her. She has gotten rid of her g-tube, is using words and short sentences to communicate, she’s counting to 10, she’s building things with legos, and she loves to wrestle with her brother. People who meet her tend to comment on her spunky, outgoing personality and her big blonde curls. One of the biggest reasons she has been able to thrive like she has is because of The Little Lighthouse. For those who aren’t familiar to The Little Lighthouse, it is a school specifically for kiddos with developmental and physical disabilities. They work to devote all of their time and resources to proving that limitations shouldn’t exist. They work within the frame of mind that each child is unique and has so much potential that can be discovered. The children have access to Occupational, Speech, Physical, and Feeding therapies on a daily basis that help them reach their maximum potential. And the best part is, it is FREE to the families that attend. But it is still expensive to do the work they do so it is our job as families to help contribute through donations and fundraising! It is my goal to not only raise money so that The Little Lighthouse can continue to be impactful in so many children’s lives, but to also raise awareness about the importance of the work they do. Every child deserves to be invested in this way! Please join me in my journey to help support this amazing place!!

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Little Light House is a Christian Developmental Center for Children with Special Needs from birth to 6 years old. Tulsa’s Little Light House is internationally recognized as providing some of the most individualized special education and therapeutic early intervention services in the world. A trans-disciplinary team approach maximizes a comprehensive knowledge from professionals who work collaboratively to design prescriptive programs for each child and assist every child in reaching their maximum potential. Through a variety of programs and schedules, these services are carried out by highly credentialed teachers, therapists, and specialists who represent decades of pediatric experience. Early Intervention classes are provided as a part-time program where caregivers attend and learn along with their child for two-hour classes once a week. 

Little Light House is tuition-free for families and does not receive government or United Way funding. Support comes from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. In addition, LLH hosts four annual fundraisers each year bringing in about 40% of the $4.2 million dollar operating cost that allows our staff of over 90 members to provide services to over 300 children and families, support nearly a thousand volunteers, and train over 1,000 college and career students each year.

Little Light House believes that all children are a gift from God with the potential to achieve specific milestones to advance their quality of life. We strive for excellence by utilizing a Bible-based curriculum in a fun and loving atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, trans-disciplinary and God-centered approach to education-an approach that joins parents, professionals, and the Holy Spirit as partners in order to nurture the spirit, mind, and body of the children and their families. Our commitment incorporates being called to work/volunteer with children with special needs. Little Light House encourages a positive outlook on the future, based on trust in a loving heavenly Father.