Please help my Amazing Son attend Chicago Art Institute

Tiffany Ralls Start Date: Jul 15, 2022 - End Date: Apr 14, 2023
  • Chicago, IL, United States of America

My Travel Story

by: Tiffany Ralls Start Date: Jul 15, 2022 - End Date: Apr 14, 2023
Hi everyone and thank you for taking the time to hear about my campaign. I'm campaigning to send my Son to the Art Institute of Chicago. My Son was diagnosed with Autism at a very early age. I was told by doctors that my Son would not:be able to read write comprehend, complete sentences and will never be able to do regular daily activities. As a new parent that kind of news was devastating. At time I was working fulltime, so I took an extended leave of absence, as well as my Mother, and when I tell y'all we worked 25/8 to assist my Son, to help him learn independence. It was definitely a long journey. But there was no way I was going to settle for that type of diagnosis. I feel all children have the capability to learn, some not as fast, each child learns differently. It's about have the love, dedication and time to work with children to see the bright light at the end of the tunnel. By the time my Son was in the 5th grade l, he was doing 8th grade studies (regular studies) and by the 7th grade, he was speaking 2 languages. By 8th grade, his artistic side came about. He began free style drawing and painting. So then I found other artists in my area to work with him to hone is specialty. And now he's graduating HS (#2 student) he has the opportunity to attend college to continue to pursue his dreams. My Mom, passed away last year which was his best friend. She saw the passion for his Art before I did. This is for My Son, My Mom to see his dreams come true. I'm trying to raise $8400 to see this all come together. Thank you everyone again for taking the time out to read about my story. 
  • Chicago, IL, United States of America