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🌟 Join the Dyslexia Isn't So Scary Scarecrow Competition and Make a Difference! 🌟
🎃 Are you ready to embrace the spirit of giving while having a blast with your team? The Dyslexia Isn't So Scary Scarecrow Competition is here to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in need of dyslexia therapy. With every dollar raised, we're helping children who can't afford dyslexia therapy get the support they deserve.
🧡 Your Contribution Matters: Another week of vital therapy for a child in need is paid with every scarecrow sold. By opening your space to these community leaders during the downtown candy crawl, you're directly supporting both education and local businesses.
📚 Why It Matters: Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects around 20% of the population. Unfortunately, it often goes unidentified and untreated in public school systems. By supporting dyslexia therapy, you're bridging this gap and empowering children to reach their full potential. Federal research reveals that dyslexia's impact extends far beyond the classroom, affecting adult life, self-esteem, and employment prospects.
🎈 Let's Make a Change: Step up, get creative, and be a part of the Dyslexia Isn't So Scary Scarecrow Competition. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children who deserve a chance to shine. Support literacy, support the arts, and let's think, imagine, and create a brighter future for everyone!
Let's show that Dyslexia Isn't So Scary when we come together as a community! 🌟
Winners of the 2022 Contest
First Place: Vino and Van Gogh
Second Place: Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
Second Place: Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
The Meridian Museum of Art group, Vino and Van Gogh, put together this unique "bucketful of scarecrows." Each represents a famous artist. The crowd loved the creativity and use of materials.
The Meridian Museum of Art (MMA) is housed in the historic Old Carnegie Library building, which was constructed in 1912-13, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Mississippi Landmark. The Museum seeks to promote and support the art, artists, and art programs of our area and region through art education, exhibitions, collections, collaborations with other organizations, special events, and community involvement.
It is free and open to the public.
Second Place: Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
Second Place: Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
Second Place: Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
One of the sponsored scarecrows came in second place. Till Newell Animal Hospital sponsored our fellow non-profit, PLFC and their creation, "Rugged Camper" won over the crowd.
The mission of Pine Lake Fellowship Camp is to provide an environment that draws people of all ages and of diverse backgrounds into renewal of spirit, soul, and body and into reconciliation with God, creation, and each other.
Third Place: Weidmann's Restaurant
Second Place: Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
Third Place: Weidmann's Restaurant
It was neck and neck for quite a while, and this creep fellow was leading the way at several points in the competition. Weidmann’s was serving up the scares with their scarecrow.
The oldest restaurant in Mississippi, Weidmann's was established in 1870 by Felix Weidmann, a Swiss immigrant who was a chef on a transatlantic steam ship. The present location has been in operation since 1923.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors
We could not pull off an event like this without you! We are looking for 2023 sponsors.
Support these businesses! They support nonprofits!
Event Sponsors:
Fun Time Event Services https://www.funtimems.com/
Magnolia Soap and Bath, Meridian https://magnoliasoapandbath.com/
Magnolia Beverage Company. http://www.magbevco.com/
DC Guitar, http://www.dcguitarstudio.com/
Scarecrow Sponsors:
Citizen's National Bank, https://www.yourcnb.com/
Heritage Building Corporation
Till Newell Animal Hospital https://www.tillnewellanimalhospital.com/
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Johnson Dodge https://www.johnsondodge.net/
Meridian Plastic Surgery https://www.meridianplasticsurgery.com/
Civitan of Meridian
Threefoot Brewing https://www.threefootbrewing.com/
Scarecrow Builders:
DC Guitar Studio
Magnolia Soap
Excel Gymnastics
Great Southern Bank
Planet Fitness
Shine Pediatric Psychology
The Rustler
Bank Plus
Revive Spa
Brainstorm Creative Group
Regions Bank, Bonita Lakes Branch
Arts and Community Events Society
Meridian Community College
Meridian Museum of Art
McCarty Children's Dentistry
Weidmann's Restaurant
Meridian Tattoo
Meridian Underground Music: MUM
Carter Foundation
Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
Care Lodge
Hope Village for Children
Aldersgate Retirement Community
MUTEH: Mississippi United to End Homelessness
Mississippi Children's Museum- Meridian
We are here to help, near or far away!
Don't let dyslexia hold your child back this summer. Illuminations offers personalized therapy to help your child overcome their struggles with reading. Take action now to ensure your child's success.