Rhonda Gray has a wonderful story to share. As she talks of her son, Rusty, those who listen are often moved to tears. She shares that one day her son went from being a "healthy and precious two-year-old, to a non-responsive child having 30-40 seizures a day." As he grew older, he also grew violent. Because Mosaic received Rusty into services, Rhonda says that "Mosaic saved my life." |
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As many of you know, a cancer diagnosis is scary and stressful. But Mosaic staff members and Vito's family came together in a blanket of support that wrapped around him 24 hours a day. Now, less than two years later, I am thankful to report that Vito is cancer-free and a happy man.
"It was a long road that we all went down," said his cousin, Carmen Puentez. "But we went down that road hand-in-hand. We cried together and we laughed together, and he was the strongest of all."
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"I really want to do whatever I can as a family member to make sure that my brother's best interests are at hand and that some one is speaking on his behalf," Susan Downs said.
She plays a key role with Illinois Mosaic Allied Voices (MAV) because she feels strongly about the rights and lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
"I want to be as involved as I can in Bill's life and in helping not only him, but others as well," she said. "I care so much about my brother and his future and that he maintains the quality of life that he deserves."
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