Hey everyone!
My name is Sydni Crouch and I am a graduate student in the Communication Disorders program at West Texas A&M. I never knew that I wanted to do with my life until my senior year of high school when I had the opportunity to shadow a speech language-pathologist in my home town of Childress, Texas. I always knew that I wanted to do something in the medical field that would give me the opportunity to help people of all ages. After one day of experiencing this amazing field and getting just a taste of all of the opportunities I could potentially have, I have never looked back or questioned my decision. I completed my undergrad at West Texas A&M and it was my only choice for grad school as well. Our program is the best of the best and I have already learned and experienced so much in my one semester. I know that this program will give me all that I need to succeed as a speech-language pathologist in the near future.
I have created this fundraiser page because I have been accepted to work with Hope Speaks in Uganda during my final externship before graduating in May of 2021. There are only a handful of speech therapists in the ENTIRE country of 40 million people and I am so excited that I have the opportunity assist them.
Hope Speaks is a wonderful ministry to help children with disabilities in Kampala, Uganda. 1 in 7 children are living with a disability. Their main ministry is providing Speech Therapy to hundreds of these children. They teach them to swallow, chew, understand and express language, and so much more. Many of the volunteers are Speech Language Pathology grad students, as well as Speech Therapy professionals. This will help them reach many more children with these services.
Hope Speaks has gone beyond that and also includes hosting other groups who help with projects, food for families, children's day camps, and going and serving in the slums.
Every donation is important and will enable me to be present and help these children with disabilities. Any donation from you would help! Also, I would appreciate your willingness to share this with others who may want to participate.
I feel like God has put it on my heart and given me this opportunity to impact so many lives. Thank you so much for being a part of my journey and helping me accomplish something that's important to all of us! God bless you!
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