| Staff member surprised with donation from “Band Moms” |

Sertoma recently received a donation from The Music Moms of Orland Park, IL. While the gift itself was appreciated wholeheartedly, it was who it was from that made it even more significant.

As a group that helped their children in the high school band, The Music Moms are no strangers to ensuring everyone is taken care of. When they heard Sertoma’s Clinical Services Manager Ashley Schehr, LCPC–one of those students who benefitted from the Music Moms’ generosity all those years ago–needed donations, they were happy to help.

“Throughout my high school career, I was part of the marching band and played the flute,” said Ashley. “I was a Sandburg Marching Eagle, and we had a group of “band moms” that supported the students with their uniforms, hats, first aid situations, hair–really you name it, they helped us with it! These moms worked hard to ensure we looked our best for football games, competitions, and performances.”

Ashley kept in contact with high school friends and the band moms through Facebook. She often shared how Sertoma could use donations to support the consumers. The Music Mom’s saw the donation appeal and always eager and willing to help, contacted Ashley.

“Keeping in touch with those in your life is more important than you think,” aid Ashley. “This donation has made me reflect on the impact people have in your life.”

“It means so much to me that my relationship with our band moms from years ago is able to help us support our consumers”
-says Ashley

For Ashley, the gift was especially meaningful because it was made by a group of women willing to step up and help once again. “The hard work and dedication our staff give every day to our consumers makes a difference, and it means so much to me that my relationship with our band moms from years ago is able to help us support our consumers even more,” said Ashley.

Thank you to the Carl Sandburg High School Band Moms for helping the consumers in our START program!