TO HAVE RESOLVE
The I Have Resolve Foundation provides awareness, education, and works in support of inclusion for anyone who faces a physical, social, developmental, or learning challenge. We focus on education, well-being, and support inclusion opportunities for individual, organizational, school, as well as community needs for persons with disabilities.
Our goal is to promote shared opportunities to bridge the gap between those with and those without disabilities. We are committed to increasing the quality of social interaction, work to reduce isolation for those with disabilities, as well as focus on inclusion learning for all.
We believe in a mindset of we all belong. In belonging we live, work, learn and play together to grow, show each other respect and kindness.
INCLUSION
To embrace all differences and bridge the gap between those with and without disabilities
KINDNESS
To embrace all differences, participate in all life’s activities equally and ensure we all belong
FRIENDSHIP
To face the challenges together and be accepted for who I am
AWARENESS
To raise awareness, promote caring and share with you our resolve for those in need
SOCIAL FEED
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Hello to our IHR Community,
I would like to begin by letting everyone know that I have decided to join our charity team in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. I will be participating in the 5k in person event on October 19th. I don’t normally participate in sporting types of activities, but I have changed my mind for several reasons. I would like to continue to share our story as well as our inclusion message and, I would like to speak to those who may have similar experiences. I believe that we can have an impact by being open and sharing what is in our heart. I know that our experience may have differences to many but the feelings of being left out, social isolation, and wanting to make a difference is not unique.
Many may be unaware of our beginning, and I would like to briefly share how we began the I Have Resolve Foundation. My name is Jennine, and I am the Co-Founder of the IHR Foundation but even more importantly, I would like to introduce myself as Jason’s mom. Jason is our “why” and the person behind our cause.
Let me begin by describing to you the person who Jason was within our family. Jason was bright and full of life; he was also full of opinions and could be sarcastic in his delivery. We loved him with every ounce of our being.
Jason was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at 3.5 years old. At this time, he was falling frequently and walked slower than most children his age. I was a single mom at the time of Jason’s diagnosis. My daycare provider reached out to me to let me know that she had just removed a 1-year-old from her stroller and put Jason in her place because she could walk faster. That phone call shook me to stop denying that something was wrong, that Jason would catch up to the other children his age.
As Jason’s Muscular Dystrophy progressed it was difficult for us to see both his physical as well as personality changes. Our once joyful and happy child was starting to keep to himself and struggled with relationships. I recall a time when Jason was in high school where I kept asking him who he sat with, who he talked to – his answer was normally no one. He eventually asked me to stop asking and asked if John (his stepfather) and I could be his friends. As Jason’s mom it was my job to just say yes.
As time went on and Jason realized that his strength was diminishing, he approached me and asked me not to worry – he said that “whatever happens, I have resolve”.
We lost Jason to a terrible muscle wasting disease, but Jason had more strength than anyone I know. At the time of his loss, we made the decision to focus on what was missing for him – friendships and awareness from his peers on how to reach out. So, we began the process of registering a charity with CRA. Our goals grew to be inclusive of all disabilities and has further grown to offer support for both education as well as opportunities for inclusion.
If you would like to join our TCS Toronto Waterfront marathon team know that we are participating for friendship and inclusion, performance is not our priority. (Registration can be virtual.) If you would like to donate to our cause, please know that we are a small but growing charity, and our intentions are personal and heartfelt. We are proud of our active board members, as well as our inclusion initiatives.
If you would like to sign up to join the I Have Resolve Foundation team and join us, please click, or copy the link below. Register and then select our team charity to join in.
raceroster.com/79618?aff=Q5MFS
If you are unable to join our team but would like to donate to the I Have Foundation team, please click on the link below. All donations will receive a tax receipt. We thank everyone for your support. You can donate to a runner or to our charity page.
raceroster.com/events/2024/79618/2024-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/60303
We Have Resolve.
Jason’s mom (Jennine)
#marathon #tcstorontowaterfrontmaratthon #ihaveresolvefoundation #join #joinus #inclusion #friendship #thankyou
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I am so happy that you shared your story. I love hearing about Jason and I love seeing your strength. Great job Jennine Germond-Ditz and John Ditz! Good luck in the race! As you know, I am participating virtually - next year I will be there in person!
Wow, Jennine! I have never known you to consider a race like this and think it’s Brilliant! If I am able to participate in person I will, but regardless count on me to support this cause! Even knowing you and this story as well as I do, I have learned some things I did not know from your retelling of your story. I just love you so damn much my dear sweet friend 💕. Since we were 15 years old I have always been, and continue to be, in awe of you. Sending so much love from all of us to you, John, Jordan, and to Jason watching over us all. What the I Have Resolve Foundation continues to do to foster inclusion through in person opportunities for anyone to actively participate with inclusion (and not just talking about it) is just incredible. So add running in a road race to this long list! I can truly hear him now, saying, “yes you CAN, Mom!” You Have Resolve 🩷
So proud of everyone and love you Jennine, John, Jordan and Jason. So proud of you. This day will be very special watching you give your all Jennine and John. Amazing what you are doing.......each step we are all with you and filled with pride.
Hello to our IHR Community,
I would like to begin by letting everyone know that I have decided to join our charity team in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. I will be participating in the 5k in person event on October 19th. I don’t normally participate in sporting types of activities, but I have changed my mind for several reasons. I would like to continue to share our story as well as our inclusion message and, I would like to speak to those who may have similar experiences. I believe that we can have an impact by being open and sharing what is in our heart. I know that our experience may have differences to many but the feelings of being left out, social isolation and wanting to make a difference is not unique.
Many may be unaware of our beginning, and I would like to briefly share how we began the I Have Resolve Foundation. My name is Jennine, and I am the Co-Founder of the IHR Foundation but even more importantly, I would like to introduce myself as Jason’s mom. Jason is our “why” and the person behind our cause.
Let me begin by describing to you the person who Jason was within our family. Jason was bright and full of life; he was also full of opinions and could be sarcastic in his delivery. We loved him with every ounce of our being.
Jason was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at 3.5 years old. At this time, he was falling frequently and walked slower than most children his age. I was a single mom at the time of Jason’s diagnosis. Our daycare provider reached out to me to let me know that she had just removed a 1-year-old from her stroller and put Jason in her place because she could walk faster. That phone call shook me to stop denying that something was wrong, that Jason would catch up to the other children his age.
As Jason’s Muscular Dystrophy progressed it was difficult for us to see both his physical as well as personality changes. Our once joyful and happy child was keeping to himself and struggled with relationships. I recall a time when Jason was in high school where I kept asking him who he sat with, who he talked to – his answer was normally no one. He eventually asked me to stop asking and asked if John (his stepfather) and I could be his friends. As Jason’s mom it was my job to just say yes.
As time went on and Jason realized that his strength was diminishing, he approached me and asked me not to worry – he said that “whatever happens, I have resolve”.
We lost Jason to a terrible muscle wasting disease, but Jason had more strength than anyone I know. At the time of his loss, we made the decision to focus on what was missing for him – friendships and awareness from his peers on how to reach out. So, we began the process of registering a charity with CRA. Our goals grew to be inclusive of all disabilities and have further grown to offer support for both education awareness, as well opportunities for inclusion.
If you would like to join our TCS Toronto Waterfront marathon team know that we are participating for friendship and inclusion, performance is not our priority. (Registration can be virtual.) If you would like to donate to our cause, please know that we are a small but growing charity, and our intentions are personal and heartfelt. We are proud of our active board members and inclusion actions.
If you would like to sign up to join the I Have Resolve Foundation team and join us, please click, or copy the link below. Register and then select our team charity to join in.
raceroster.com/79618?aff=Q5MFS
If you are unable to join our team but would like to donate to the I Have Foundation team, please click on the link below. All donations will receive a tax receipt. We thank everyone for your support. You can donate to a runner or to our charity page.
raceroster.com/events/2024/79618/2024-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/60303
We Have Resolve.
Jason’s mom (Jennine)
#marathon #tcstorontowaterfrontmaratthon #ihaveresolvefoundation #join #joinus #inclusion #friendship #thank you
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