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Bounce Bash Family Events
BOUNCE BASH - FAMILY EVENTS, OUTINGS, AND ADVENTURES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO ENABLE THE PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. BOUNCE KIDDOS, SIBLINGS AND PARENTS ALL COME TOGETHER AS AN EXTENDED "BOUNCE FAMILY". WHILE BOUNCE KIDDOS EXPERIENCE A MUCH-NEEDED BREAK FROM THEIR REALITY OF SCARY DOCTOR VISITS, PAINFUL THERAPIES, AND THE GRUELING SIDE-EFFECTS OF TREATMENT, BOUNCE SIBLINGS DISCOVER THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR JOURNEY, AND BOUNCE PARENTS CONNECT TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. IN ADDITION TO DISTRACTION, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP, BOUNCE BASH EVENTS PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE OPPORTUNITIES TO FEEL SAFE, ACCEPTED, AND 'NORMAL' WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES TYPICALLY OFF-LIMITS TO BOUNCE MEMBERS.PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND SHELTER AT HOME ORDERS, BOUNCE HOSTED A NUMBER OF HIGHLY ATTENDED AND WELL RECEIVED IN-PERSON EVENTS, INCLUDING: ICE SKATING, BOWLING, NEWLY RELEASED MOVIES AND LIVE THEATER EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HARRIS THEATRE AT CHICAGO'S MILLENNIUM PARK, AND A TRIP TO GOEBBERT'S PUMPKIN FARM. RAPIDLY RESPONDING TO A NEW WORLD ORDER, BOUNCE RE-INVENTED ITS BOUNCE BASH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE ZOOM BASED FAMILY ADVENTURES ALLOWING FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE FROM THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES. KEY VIRTUAL EVENTS INCLUDED: HALLOWEEN HOOPLA PARTY ALLOWING 'GHOSTS & GOBLINS' TO TRICK-OR-TREAT AND CELEBRATE; DISCO DANCE PARTY WHICH GOT FAMILIES MOVING & GROOVING VIA ZOOM; IMAX SUPERPOWER DOGS PRIVATE SCREENING & VIRTUAL MEET & GREET WITH THE LEAD DOG, HENRY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2019 – Jun 30, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$131.5KBounce Back Kits
BOUNCE BACK KITS - THESE FUN-FILLED, CUSTOM-DESIGNED AND UNIQUELY THEMED CARE PACKAGES ARE SENT TO BOUNCE FAMILIES TO OFFSET THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF TIME THEY SPEND 'LOCKED IN' AT HOME DUE TO THEIR CHILD'S MEDICAL CONDITION EVEN WITHOUT A PANDEMIC. THESE 'BOREDOM BUSTERS' TYPICALLY RECOGNIZE HOLIDAYS/IMPORTANT MILESTONES AND INCLUDE FUN AND DISTRACTING ITEMS SUCH AS: GAMES; BOOKS; VIDEOS; ARTS & CRAFTS; STEM PROJECTS; GIFT CARDS; RECIPES; AND MORE. BOOSTING SPIRITS FOR ALL, THEY PROVIDE JOY AND RESILIENCE BUILDING 'INSPIRATION-IN-A-BOX' FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.RECOGNIZING THE ADDITIONAL EXTREME STRESS, AND EVEN GREATER INABILITY TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, BOUNCE DOUBLED THE NUMBER OF KITS SHIPPED IN 2019-2020. A TOTAL OF 1,200 BOUNCE BACK KITS, THEMED FOR "NATIONAL PIZZA DAY, "NATIONAL SUPER HERO DAY", AND "FALL INTO ADVENTURE" WERE DELIVERED. 97% OF BOUNCE FAMILIES REPORT BEING SATISFIED/VERY SATISFIED WITH THE BOUNCE BACK KIT PROGRAM.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2019 – Jun 30, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$145.7KBounce It Forward Experiences
BOUNCE IT FORWARD - NEVER KNOWING WHEN THE NEXT MEDICAL CRISIS WILL STRIKE, BOUNCE FAMILIES DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY OF PLANNING AHEAD. THEY MISS OUT ON ALL SORTS OF HIGH DEMAND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS; CONCERTS; THEATER; CULTURAL EXHIBITS; SPECIAL EVENTS; HOLIDAY SHOWS/EXHIBITS; AND OTHER UNIQUE PRODUCTIONS. TAPPING INTO A NETWORK OF GENEROUS INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS WHO 'PAY IT FORWARD' BY DONATING EXCESS TICKETS, BOUNCE MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THESE FUN AND OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE EVENTS. BOUNCE IT FORWARD OUTINGS PROVIDE UNEXPECTED MOMENTS OF FUN AND CREATE AMAZING MEMORIES. THEY RESTORE OPTIMISM AND LIFT THE SPIRITS OF FAMILIES EXPERIENCING THE NEGATIVE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF FREQUENT MEDICAL INTERVENTION. IN ADDITION, TO ROBUST TICKET DONATIONS DURING THE SECOND HALF OF 2019, BOUNCE EXPANDED BOUNCE IT FORWARD ADDING A NEW WAY FOR ANY AND ALL TO 'PAY IT FORWARD' BOUNCE STYLE. AS THE WORLD SHUT DOWN AND CANCELLED LIVE EVENTS, BOUNCE PIVOTED AND CREATED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL "MEET & GREETS" ALLOWING BOUNCE FAMILIES TO HEAR INSPIRING PERSONAL STORIES. FEATURED GUESTS INCLUDED: MR. GEORGE MCCASKEY, CHAIRMAN OF CHICAGO BEARS FOOTBALL CLUB, MR. ANDREW BENINTENDI, BOSTON RED SOX OUTFIELDER, MS. REBECCA J. GOMEZ, CHILDREN'S AUTHOR, AND THE SHEDD AQUARIUM'S SEA LIONS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2019 – Jun 30, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$25.7K
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