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Giveaway | Lindt Easter Basket ($55 Value)

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This year is the LINDT GOLD BUNNY’s 60th birthday and if you haven't tried Lindt chocolates, you NEED to!

Long-term readers of this site know that one of my 3 children has an autism diagnosis.  Through extensive early-intervention, he is now in a normal elementary school (with support), but that doesn't mean that my support of Autism awareness ends with him.  So when Lindt emailed me about their Easter Chocolate selection, an email that would normally have been deleted was answered..with gusto!

Lindt is partnering with Autism Speaks for the third year in a row to raise money for autism awareness and this year will be harnessing the power of social media. With your help, Lindt will be donating up to $10,000 in addition to our other donations to this important cause.   So how do you get involved? Visit our #Pin4Autism board on Pinterest and select and re-pin the Easter tradition photo that you enjoy most. For each #Pin4Autism pin, $1.00 will be donated to Autism Speaks, per re-pin. While pin donations are limited to one per person, you can maximize your impact by inviting friends and family to get involved.

Seriously - if you are blessed enough to not have a child with autism (and don't even get me started on the root causes), you likely know a family that has been impacted by autism. I can't tell you how grateful I am for programs funded by organizations like Autism Speaks.  For Lindt to be partnering with them SERIOUSLY increased their "cool factor" with me! (and OMG - the Lindt truffle eggs are to.die.for!)

And now Lindt Chocolate has given me a Lindt Hoppy Easter Basket to give away!

To enter to win (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment!)

1. Leave a comment letting me know your favorite experience with a special-needs child.

To increase your chances of winning, there are optional entries available for you, which are (each counts as a separate entry, so leave a separate comment for each that you do!):

:: Quick Message to Copy and Paste on Twitter or Facebook::
Enter to win the Lindt Easter Basket giveaway sponsored by @mindicherry at http://wp.me/pgD6z-eZL

This giveaway will remain open until Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3:00pm (EST) at which time I will pick a winner using the Comment Contest Plugin and notify the winner by email

Good luck!

(and don’t forget to check out my other open giveaways!)

Full Disclosure: Lindt gave me a set for review purposes along with another to give away.

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  1. Anne Toler

    My favorite experience was during an observation in a sever and profound classroom. The little girl had down syndrome and had little vocal communication. By the time I left the classroom she was signing easy words and when I started to leave she got her backpack and said she was going home with me. I loved it!!! Made me realize that all of the sacrifices that I am making right now to get my degree in special ed is going to be worth it!!

  2. Beth

    I Poasted the giveaway on FB (I already Like You)

  3. Beth

    I alrady subscribe to your feed & love it! 🙂

  4. Sonia B

    My son has special needs so every day with him is special!

  5. ellen brannan

    My favorite moments are with a very special downs child that I know. He is so incredibly loving and funny that it is have to pick a single moment, they are all my favorite.

  6. Beth

    Favorite experience with a special needs child....watching him progress slowly but steadily with his determinned spirit and his amazing mom by his side all the way! Both mom & son are a testimony to the power of Love, Determination, & Devotion.

  7. Heather D.

    Every day is my favorite day with my son, a special needs child.

  8. Theresa Komisarz Rupe via Facebook

    Those are the best of the whole basket! : (

  9. Jacqueline Edge

    I worked with special needs children in high school and I so enjoyed being able to form friendships with them and I enjoyed watching them excel in sports. The Special Olympics was such a wonderful experience. It always blessed my heart and still does to see the smiles on their faces as they proudly display their medals!

  10. Jacqueline Edge

    I Re-Pinned on Pinterest

  11. Mary Walker

    Watching the excitement in her eyes when she had a meet and greet with Big Time Rush at Best Buys electronic store.

  12. Jacqueline Edge

    I receive your e-mails.

  13. Stefanie Schrampf

    I tutored a 7-year old boy with Down Syndrome last summer. I would give him little breaks and he wanted to dance with me. It was so much fun! We would dance to his favorite group, the Fresh Beat Band!

  14. Carrie

    My first year teaching, I was placed in an experimental classroom with 16 special needs children. I learned so much that year.

  15. Karen Newton Britt via Facebook

    Really would like the basket 🙂

  16. Christine

    When I was growing up, a neighboring family had an autistic child; he didn't talk much, but was absolutely precious

  17. angela

    My friends daughter has special needs. Seeing her smile when she plays is wonderful.

  18. Tawny

    I have 3 children on the autism spectrum and an infant. My favorite experience was when my oldest was about 8 years old and we were grocery shopping at publix. My daughter ran up to people out of no where to tell them "Hi brother/sister, did you know we are all brothers and sisters in the eyes of God?!" we weren't even going to church back then so I asked her why was she telling people that, I mean she had to run down isles to catch people to tell them! She said,"because God told me to tell them!" I was shocked as I was going through a time where I was asking God to show me he was real. My kids are the reason I became a born again Christian and have been serving in the children's ministry ever since. I believe God is sending so many Chiildren with autism into this world to help change the hearts and minds of lots of people, lets face it, we all need a little wake up call sometimes and these kids aren't afraid to speak their minds and God can use them more easily than those who are worried about what others might think of them 😉

  19. Leenie Hobbie

    We had a wonderful young woman with autism at our church and she was a pure genius at compassion. When I was going through a very severe time of depression most people either didn't notice or perhaps know what to do. I remember her coming up to me and tenderly laying her hand on my cheek and looking into my eyes and saying in her own unique way, "Love." Precious.

  20. Sonia B

    Like you on facebook.

  21. Diana B

    I was in a very small church choir with a young man with special needs--it was lovely for him to get to sing freely every Sunday even though he may not have hit every note.

  22. Diana B

    I subscribe via reader.

  23. Marilyn

    I already subscribe. I look forward to this every day. Thanks so much for the fantastic money-saving tips.

  24. celia

    My favorite experience with a special needs child was years ago. My Dad( now retired) was a school principal and so was frequently at school in the summer. We would go with him and do stuff like help teachers decorate their rooms or dust the books in the library( horrible job) one time we went to help one of the summer programs. It was a class full of deaf children. Oh this one little boy was so hilarious, and such an IMP! Even a decade later it makes me smile to think of him. Because when he was coloring his picture he made his sun blue. It would never have occurred to me to make a sun any color besides yellow and his was enormous and blue. And without being sappy( too late?) it was a lesson I have always remembered. Why shouldn't the sun be blue if that is what you imagine? Now that I am a parent I tell my son when he is coloring that the sun can be any color he wants. It was a whole new way of looking at things for me, and something I try hard to be aware of while my son learns about the world.

  25. Catherine Brewer

    I tweeted your message, liked you on Facebook & shared with my friends!

  26. Nina

    When I was in middle school my friends and I would volunteer to help the special needs students during our lunch period.

  27. Lori S

    I am an 8th grade teacher ...each day is filled with special moments with my kids 🙂

  28. Lori S

    I liked you on FB

  29. Linda

    My son is on the autism spectrum and everyday with him is my favorite experience

  30. mary

    I AM AREADY SUBSCRIBING TO YOUR BLOG

  31. mary

    like your blog on fb

  32. Linda

    I re-pinned on lindt - what a great idea

  33. Linda

    I subscribe to your emails

  34. Linda

    I like you on fb

  35. Linda

    I follow you on twitter and I tweeted

  36. Janice K.

    Wow, it's so hard to pick one special moment with a special needs child. My neighbor's son has autism and it was sweet when he remembered my birthday! He has also given me hugs and just fascinates me with all that he remembers!!!!

  37. Janice K.

    I'm an email subscriber

  38. Janet W.

    Back when I was teaching, before I retired, I had a little boy who was autistic. My favorite memory with him was when we went to the Atlanta Zoo on a field trip and I was able to see his face light up when he saw all the animals!

  40. Janet W.

    I subscribe to your emails.

  43. Tamara B.

    I volunteer with the Special Olympics and in two weeks at my daughter's school she will be a Big Buddy at the Special Olympics that will be held there.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  45. Tamara B.

    Subscriber.
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  48. Amanda Y.

    I haven't had any experiences with special needs children, but I feel for them and their families and would try to be supportive.

  49. Amanda Y.

    I'm an email subscriber

  50. Nish C.

    My daughter has special needs and I have many favorite experiences with her. I will share one. I enjoy watching her own her own after 10 years of tube feeding. I love seeing her drink from a cup rather putting a tube in her belly.

  51. Nish C.

    I already "like" your Facebook page. I subscribed via email. I rejoin your pin on pin-interest. I also copied the message on my Facebook page. Thanks!

  52. Amanda Talbert

    Doing Special Olympics has always been a big deal for me, growing up with a friend who has Down Syndrome. He is now 43 years old and amazes me all the time.

  53. Amanda Talbert

    I re-pinned on my Easter board (Amanda Talbert)

  54. Amanda Talbert

    I subscribe to you via Google Reader

  55. Brittany

    I loved seeing my neighbor with downs syndrome, interact with my children, it brought the best out of both of them, kindness, awareness, and friendship.

  56. Brittany

    I subscribe via email

  57. Brittany

    I like Moms need to Know on FB!

  58. Sunnie

    My cousin Danny has Down Syndrome and he is my favorite cousin

  59. Sunnie

    Iam an email subscriber.

  60. Sunnie

    I like you on facebook.

  61. Barbara

    I have a child with an Autism diagnosis too. I am amazed at the progress he has made through the years.

  62. Barbara

    I like you on facebook.

  63. Barbara

    I subscribe via RSS.

  64. Susan

    When I was 14, I volunteered at a special needs camp and I would wait at the bus stop each morning with a beutiful downs syndrom girl.

  65. Susan

    I subscribe via e-mail.

  66. Rebecca Disher

    My experience with a special needs child is one of my favorite person's in the world, my son Jason. Jason was born in 2000 with something called Distal Arthrogryposis and Scoliosis along with clubbed feet. It is a disorder characterized by joint deformities (contractures). When he was born his hands were clinched and he could not open his mouth etc. It took a awhile before the Dr's figured out what was wrong as it is a VERY rare disorder. We ended up being very lucky in that where we live has one of the few clinics in this country to treat him.... For the first few years of his life, his feet, hands and back were braced and he ate through various types of feeding tubes. He still has a G tube, but can eat all solid foods albeit slowly. 🙂 Chocolate is one of his fav's. lololol

    With a lot of physical therapy (which he still receives. He know longer has to wear braces on his hands. He had the last surgery on his feet last year? (All the surgeries blend together now) and wears supportive braces only. He is semi ambulatory so due to this surgery he can walk a few blocks without getting to fatigued. His dream is to jump and run, and at some point he will be able to do this, It will just take time....
    For the Scoliosis he has something called a VEPTR ( (Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib) He had his first surgery for that when he was 5. (He's 11 now) He received it before it was FDA approved as his scoliosis was so severe. He has surgery on his back every 3 to 6 months and will continue to do so until he is done growing....
    Mentally he is perfect, but has trouble talking and has used a voice recognition box and now an I PAD at school due to the contractures in his jaw. Our family can understand him pretty well. But others sill have trouble unless they are around him a lot. We use a special device called a TheraBite to stretch his jaw muscles and he is making great progress. Again it will take some time and at some point he will have to have jaw surgery. With that the Dr's predict he will be able to speak normally at some point...
    He has come a very long way .. Since this all started, my entire immediate family, my Jason included. Have become very involved in charity work for Children's hospitals and therapy centers.. (a whole other story. lol) There is so much more to tell, but the best part is this... Despite EVERYTHING my son has been through, he has ALWAYS without fail had a very positive and encouraging attitude. Even as a baby he didn't cry, throw fits or complain when he saw the Dr's or had to go in for surgery. He would just lay there and allow them to examine him.

    As stated he is a hospital regular and before surgeries ,at therapy and reg Dr. appointments ,he has always encouraged other kids. Especially the one's he's shared his rooms with, not to be scared, that everything will be ok, Their just going to make you better. (His words) lolololol

    I have met a great many children with various disabilities. I can attest that regardless of what ever it is that ales them, What ever road they must travel. Each and every one of them has something special to teach and offer us. Although I would love for my son to be able to do everything other children do. He and my daughter have added a special beauty to my families lives. They are my world and I wouldn't trade either of them for anything! If you would like to read more about my son's adventures see the link below. Wishing everyone out there Happy Blessed Easter! 🙂 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jasontanner/

  67. Rebecca Disher

    I liked you on FB, Under Sar Tann

  68. Rebecca Disher

    I follow you on Twitter under sahara_0000

  69. Rebecca Disher

    I Subscribe to your email .:)

  70. Anne Malone

    My 13 year old son is special needs and is on the Autism Spectrum. He works hard and has made graet strides throughout the years...and he is one of the sweetest, nicest kids you will ever meet!

  71. Anne Malone

    I like you on FB

  72. Anne Malone

    i re-pinned the Lindt Easter Traditions photo on pinterest.

  73. Anne Malone

    i am an e-mail subscriber.

  74. Camiele

    When I was in undergrad I used to read to a kid who had dyslexia, and help him with his homework.

  75. Camiele

    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted it.

  76. Camiele

    I am a fan of yours on Facebook.

  77. Jessica T.

    When I was in the 5th grade, the teacher asked me if I would walk a 5 year old little boy with down syndrome from the bus to his classroom every day. It was a wonderful experience for me at that age and I have never forgotten him.

  78. Adam

    My favorite experience was going with my sister to babysit a kid with autism. He was so nice and it was an incredible experience

  79. Trung Nguyen

    I went to help cater a party for kids who suffer from leukemia in a hematology hospital. I was very incredibly touching and heartfelt to see such courage in them.

  80. Trung Nguyen

    FB follower (trung nguyen)

  81. Trung Nguyen

    email subscriber

  84. Marilyn

    When I was teaching, it was rewarding to watch students learn tolerance during their daily interactions with students who had challenges. A learning process on both sides.

  85. Connie

    My favorite experience with a special needs child is when I used to babysit a little boy who was autistic. It was definitely a learning experience I will never forget!! Unfortunately they moved out of state and I no longer get to see him. 🙁

  86. Connie

    I'm an email subscriber.

  87. Erica Best

    My favorite experience with a special needs child is spending time with my nephew

  89. Tamara B.

    I volunteer with the Special Olympics. In two weeks my daughter and I will Big Buddies for the Special Olympics even that will held at her school.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  91. Tamara B.

    Email subscriber.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com