The Sandy Rico Foundation

08/21/2025

Our friend Victoria M Donnelly and her lovely daughter are in need of some help moving from and upstairs unit to a downstairs one. Below is a message from her:

Hi local friends, Kristen and I are moving on Fri Sept 12th; Sat Sept 13th; Sun Sept 14th to a downstairs handicap unit in the same place where I live now. If you can spare an hour or more to help move boxes, clothes, tear down platform beds, or help me finish cleaning, any of those days, I would be so ever grateful.
Please either reply back or PM me. Thank you so much in advance. The more that can help, the smoother the move will be. 🫶😍

If you are available to help, comment below or contact us directly. Thank you!

08/20/2025

✨ Come celebrate Tegin’s 5th Birthday in true fairytale fashion! On September 6th from 1–4 PM, join us for an afternoon filled with wonder—complete with a bounce house, delicious food, lively music, and plenty of magical fun. You’re all invited to share in the joy, laughter, and sparkle as we make Tegin’s special day truly unforgettable! Remember, we are here to build a bridge to fill the gap between our special needs community and the community they live in. That is why everyone is invited. Come make new friends and celebrate inclusion!✨

08/17/2025

We could really use your help, so if you're looking for a way to help us raise funds and also benefit you!!....click this link and order today!!...☞︎☞︎The Facebook portion of my Pampered Chef Party is ending ⏰ Monday at ⓃⓄⓄⓃ, so if there’s something you’d like to order for yourself or for a gift, please order in the link 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 in the 🅰︎🅽🅽🅾︎🆄🅽🅲🅴🅼🅴🅽🆃🆂 FEATURED tab!! We would 𝚁𝙴𝙰𝙻𝙻𝚈 like to be able to raise as much for The Sandy Rico Foundation as possible! EVERY order counts!

Please and thank you!

https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/sandyricofoundation

08/16/2025

Today was so great! We had an amazing time celebrating sweet Tobias for his 6th birthday! Special thanks to Biff Slimvader Marshall for his amazing caricature artwork and to Phree Hugs, Inc. for their amazing drum circle and presence and as always, a huge thank you to Imperial Etiquette, LLC for the amazing decorations! Today was great! You all made it happen!

08/16/2025

Today is the day! Bring a towel and bathing suit for some water fun! We can't wait to celebrate Tobias!

❗️❗️❗️❗️ EMERGENCY UPDATE ❗️❗️❗️❗️

We've had a slight hickup and are moving the party outside! Please plan to bring water shoes, bathing suit and a towel as we will be having some water fun!

As an added bonus, our buddy Biff Slimvader Marshall will be attending this party and doing caricature drawings at no cost to party attendees! We are thrilled to have him be a part of our foundation as well as Phree Hugs, Inc. Who will be bringing instruments and parachute fun to the party!

You are all cordially invited to join us in celebration of our community friend Tobias. He will be turning 6 and loves Hot Wheels! There will be music, food, karaoke, and friends! This is a FREE event and is open to the public! Help us bridge communities with love and laughter! Remember, many people who have special needs or live with disabilities never get the opportunity to be invited to parties or make many friends. We invite you to come connect with our amazing special needs and disabled community — because inclusion starts with simple moments shared together! We only have 1 rule and that is to be kind and inclusive to everyone in attendance. If you see something, say something. Parents, we encourage you to speak with your children about inclusion and fair treatment prior to arrival. No gift necessary! Come as you are! All ages welcome! We hope to see you there!

08/12/2025

❗️❗️❗️❗️ EMERGENCY UPDATE ❗️❗️❗️❗️

We've had a slight hickup and are moving the party outside! Please plan to bring water shoes, bathing suit and a towel as we will be having some water fun!

As an added bonus, our buddy Biff Slimvader Marshall will be attending this party and doing caricature drawings at no cost to party attendees! We are thrilled to have him be a part of our foundation as well as Phree Hugs, Inc. Who will be bringing instruments and parachute fun to the party!

You are all cordially invited to join us in celebration of our community friend Tobias. He will be turning 6 and loves Hot Wheels! There will be music, food, karaoke, and friends! This is a FREE event and is open to the public! Help us bridge communities with love and laughter! Remember, many people who have special needs or live with disabilities never get the opportunity to be invited to parties or make many friends. We invite you to come connect with our amazing special needs and disabled community — because inclusion starts with simple moments shared together! We only have 1 rule and that is to be kind and inclusive to everyone in attendance. If you see something, say something. Parents, we encourage you to speak with your children about inclusion and fair treatment prior to arrival. No gift necessary! Come as you are! All ages welcome! We hope to see you there!

08/06/2025

Hey Everyone… 👀 Did you SEE? I’m co-hosting a Pampered Chef Fundraising party to benefit The Sandy Rico Foundation right here on Facebook. I would like my party to have between 100-150 members.

Be sure to join us … Last chance to win the Early Bird Drawing is 9pm tomorrow evening! Comment here for an invite!!

There’s no obligation & no purchase necessary to win the party prize & since it’s online you won’t be “going” anywhere! I’m so excited!!

The best part, all of the purchased proceeds come to our foundation!

08/03/2025

It’s almost time to party! Tomorrow we will start sharing product info, recipes and playing games. Invite your friends!! You won’t wanna miss out on this Pampered Chef Fun to benefit our foundation! Use the link to find the group. There will be info within for online purchasing. We thank you all for the support!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/762992682908133/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

If you want to skip the fuss and go right to shopping:

https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/sandyricofoundation

08/01/2025

We are beyond grateful to everyone who believes in us and our mission. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts to all the vendors and especially I Shine For You Auto Detailing. To Learn more about The Sandy Rico Foundation you can visit www.thesandyricofoundation.com

💙 Grateful Beyond Words 💙
We are proud to announce that the Sandy Rico Foundation received a $1,867 donation from the Beers and Gears Car Show!

This incredible event wasn’t just about horsepower and chrome — it was about community, compassion, and giving back. Your support helped raise funds that will go directly toward supporting local families and honoring Sandy Rico’s legacy of love and impact.

Thank you to every car owner, vendor, sponsor, and attendee who made this possible. Together, we’re driving change! 🛞❤️

04/03/2025

In line with our commitment to transparency, The Sandy Rico Foundation is actively seeking support to upgrade our facility to meet code requirements, allowing us to advance our mission of creating a safe and inclusive environment for individuals on the spectrum and those with disabilities. Currently, our target is to raise $35,000 for land surveying services. We appreciate any contribution, whether financial or in the form of sharing this message, as every amount brings us closer to achieving our goal. We invite you to visit us and witness firsthand the need for our establishment within this community. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and pledge to keep you informed of our progress. Click the link for ways to help!

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04/02/2025

Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day today, April 2nd 2025. Below is an article to help you understand why this day was established and some helpful tips for parents with loved ones on the spectrum. For those who do not have a loved one on the spectrum, take the time to familiarize yourself with basic knowledge so that you can be part of inclusion in your community.

REMEMBER:
🧩 BE PATIENT AND POSITIVE 🧩
🧩SEEK SUPPORT🧩
🧩ESTABLISH A ROUTINE🧩
🧩 ENCOURAGE SOCIAL SKILLS🧩
🧩TAKE YOUR TIME🧩

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ndtv.com/health/world-autism-awareness-day-2025-strategies-for-parents-to-help-children-with-autism-thrive-8067957/amp/1