"I volunteer to assist the agency in enriching the lives of those with cerebral palsy and other physical challenges. I enjoy meeting new people and I feel a sense of accomplishment."

- Bev McCarthy

"I enjoy volunteering for Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin because:
- It gives me an opportunity to learn about the organization and their important role in the community.
-It gives me an opportunity to meet and work with new people.
-It gives me an opportunity to view the services that Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin provides to and for     the community.
As a retiree, I have time to volunteer my services and I enjoy the work!"

- Arline Sitter

"I have known Judy Britton for many years and we have been good friends. Knowing that I would be retiring soon, Judy recruited me as a volunteer. I came as friend to fill hours that were work hours and found myself with a group of wonderful and dedicated people to their job within the organization. I don’t work directly with the clients, but do office work and fund raisers which are a need for Cerebral Palsy. I feel by my volunteering my time in those areas, I am making a contribution to Cerebral Palsy because that way they don’t have to hire someone to fulfill those needs. I feel what I do is appreciated by the people I work with."

- Gordy Lund

"I was born with cerebral palsy, graduated from high school and worked for over thirty years for the County at Wittman Airport. After retirement and when I was no longer able to work full time, I heard from other volunteers about a need at Cerebral Palsy and it has been over three years now that I have been volunteering.

• Cerebral Palsy has given me opportunities to give back.
• Cerebral Palsy has a very dedicated staff and I appreciate how much they provide for others with disabilities.
• They show their appreciation to me for all the work I do for the organization.
• They have helped me get my 3 wheeled bike because I could no longer ride a two wheel, when I am feeling stressed, they are there and I have been able to increase my socialization with the different events I volunteer for Cerebral Palsy."
  
  - Harvey McDowell

“Fifty some years ago I was there when Friendship Circle was formed, and I saw this group graduate from social events to become the first group of people, that had Cerebral Palsy, to make things out of clay, paint them and have them fired.

• I believe that it’s important for people with disabilities to feel a sense of accomplishment and be able to try as many things as they can.
• I’m also a firm believer in giving back to the community wherever the need is, and because I started as a teenager with that small group of people with Cerebral Palsy, I always try to be available when help is needed, whether it’s helping in the office or helping with fund raisers.
• The dedication of this agency to enhance the lives of people with disabilities is another reason that I have been a volunteer with Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin all these years.
• It gives me the opportunity to see and work with many friends, both old and new.
• I consider volunteering for this agency a win, win situation. And, I truly believe that ‘there but for the grace of God go I’, so as long as I am able to help I will.”
  
  - Karen Sedlachek