We know that each day around the world, service dogs make a difference in the lives of children with autism and in the lives of countless others with a variety of disabilities. We have the opportunity to help make the difference in the life of Logan, a young child who is from Unalakleet. After a presentation at church camp by Iditarod Musher Dee Dee Jonrowe, Logan spoke his first words. Learn more about this amazing event and opportunity to help a family in need. Join us in “For Paws for Logan” and help Logan get a service dog.
“You can be the key to opening a doorway for an autistic young boy from the Village of Unalakleet.
We need your help to to get a service dog for Logan Erickson. Logan is a nine year boy diagnosed with Autism. Jeff and Donna, his mother and father, have five boys and Logan is the youngest member of the family. This fall 2009, Iditarod musher, DeeDee Jonrowe was visiting Unalakleet, his home, presenting for their church camp. She brought with her a dog named “Mr. Miyagi”. Logan watched him with interest. Logan until this day had not spoken one word.
After DeeDee left on the airplane Logan walked around the air station, where his mother works for Bearing Air and said, “Miyagi” several times. At first his mother did not recognize what he was saying but then she made the connection.
This was an emotional breakthrough. Logan first word was a name of a loving dog.”
Get involved! Learn more at the website http://www.4pawsforlogan.com/index.html
