Clothed in Compassion
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Clothed in Compassion, Corp. (CiC) is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month with a fundraising auction.
CiC is the first non-profit pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Reno County. Founded by Dr. Megan Bartley, OTD, OTR/L to meet a healthcare gap in her hometown, CiC provides accessible, specialized care that meets families where they are—regardless of financial circumstances or ability.
"I firmly believe all families should have access to holistic care that meets them where they are, and reminds them in the way they are seen and served, that they are loved," said Dr. Bartley.
CiC officially opened their doors to the community on October 31st, 2022. They are currently serving more than 40 families on a weekly basis, and host a series of sensory-friendly events & camps throughout the year, such as their Sensory & Santa Christmas event.
While their events are free for families in our community, they offer some services at a discounted rate, and even pro bono when necessary, for families who need support, but may not be able to access other resources due to financial constraints. In celebration of providing services in Hutchinson for a whole year, they are hosting an online silent auction. Auction items include handmade paintings made by CiC kiddos, sports tickets, gift baskets, baked goods, and a 3-person fishing trip. There is something for everyone.
The auction opens on Monday, October 16th at 10 a.m., and final bids end on Saturday, October 21st at 10 p.m. All donations are tax deductible. 100% of the funds raised will allow CiC to continue providing accessible, specialized care in Reno County, and expand services to include speech therapy and play therapy / counseling.
They recommend registering in advance to participate in the auction. You will need to create a login, which will allow you to bid on items you want and receive notifications when you've been outbid, so you can bid again. You will also get a notification when the auction opens up so you can get first dibs.
Please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CiCAuction to register to bid.
They also have an active Facebook event promoting all of the items up for auction. You can find that here: https://fb.me/e/10HHPw1rQ.
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