Local girl hits tumbling mats thanks to Watermark for Kids |
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Kadeesh Aitchenson
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EAST LONGMEADOW Watermark for Kids, a non-profit organization founded by Water-mark Retirement Communities, is committed to reaching out to underserved kids so that they may express their true selves. Watermark for Kids is built on three fundamental principles. First, all children have an innate greatness and deserve the opportunity to shine. Second, children are our future leaders and true leadership starts with serving others. Finally, the power of the human spirit can change the world.
Kadeesh Aitchenson, 11 years old and a local student from Springfield, has always had a passion for gymnastics. She would dream of seeing herself up on the balance beam or swinging from the uneven bars. The feeling of having her hands covered in chalk, the unique sound of the spring board and the feeling of soaring over the vault. Aitchenson felt strongly in her heart that if she were granted the opportunity to accomplish her dream, she would be good at it and maybe one day it will be me that other young girls are watching and being inspiring by.
Aitchenson lives with and is being raised by her grandmother. Her grandmother works very hard to be able to her all the love and support a young girl growing up needs today; however, the cost of gymnastics was not something they are able to afford. That's where Watermark for Kids stepped in. This November, Aitchenson was granted a scholarship for close to a year's worth of gymnastics lessons at Pioneer Gymnastics Studio in East Longmeadow. She has officially started her lessons and is enjoying every minute of them; however, she does say it is hard work!
"My goal is to be the best I can be and work my hardest. I hope to make my family and Watermark for Kids proud of me," Aitchenson said.
To learn more about Watermark for Kids please contact Jessica Szczepanek at East Village Place, a Watermark community, by calling 525-8150 or visiting www.watermarkforkids.org
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