Yakima is very fortunate to have the services we have thanks for the Memorial Foundation. The great stories from the miracle children right here from the valley shows strength and determination from kids and families from the region.

This month's story features Jaron.

Although Jaron had a typical childhood from birth to about two-years-old, his parents noticed his speech was delayed. At first they didn't think much of it as they had another child with delayed speech but it was still something to keep an eye on.

This paired with recent stemming they saw him doing and how he wouldn't make eye contact as many children do, they decided to take him to Children's Village for an official diagnosis of autism.

More challenges along the way but Children's Village had services that he could take

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