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Seasons of Sisu 2024

 

We are excited to invite you to support our "Seasons of Sisu" Fall fundraiser, which will be held at Decoy Gainesville. This event is dedicated to raising funds for Sisu initiatives, including vital programming and therapy services for children with special needs.

Seasons of Sisu will be held on November 21, 2024 at Decoy Gainesville.

Your support will help fund essential programs and therapies, ensuring that each child receives the care and resources they need to thrive and learn in an enviroment dedicated to them.

 

 🐔 SISU Chicken Fundraiser is here! 🐔 

Now through November 1st, you can stock up on 10lb boxes of delicious Fieldale Chicken for just $25 a box! Choose from Breaded Tenders, Popcorn Chicken, Spicy Filets, Spicy Tenders, or Grilled Filets—that’s just $2.50/lb!

Every box sold supports the amazing work SISU does for our students, from education to therapeutic services. Help us keep these vital programs thriving by sharing this fundraiser with friends, family, and businesses. Plus, the top 3 sellers will win a FREE box and a special classroom surprise!

Order Deadline: November 1st
Pickup Date: November 15th

📞 Questions? Contact Carla Brewer at cbrewer@mysisu.org or Jana Hutson at jhutson@mysisu.org.

Purchase Chicken Here

 

Nancy Copper Sisu Spark Award 2023!

The Nancy Copper Sisu Spark Award represents grit, tenacity, bravery, and resilience. 

'Sisu' Is a concept that describes our ever-growing community's spirit, meaning extraordinary determination in the face of adversity and courage in situations where a positive outcome seems unlikely. In other words, it is deciding on a course of action, and adhering to it, even if failures ensue - it is determination to succeed. 

Sisu is proud to honor former board member, Nancy Copper, and her excellent example of sisu through her cancer trial by naming the award, "The Nancy Copper Sisu Spark Award". 

The Nancy Copper Sisu Spark Award was awarded to Puzzle Piece Pastries of Gainesville! Puzzle Piece Pastries is a local, non-profit, bakery that is dedicated to providing job opportunities to adults with autism and other disabilities. Thank you Puzzle Piece Pastries for sharing our mission to serve those individuals in our community! We appreciate you.  

 

Sisu (sē-su) noun – a Finnish concept described through a combination of English terms including inner determination, persistence, grit, bravery, resilience, hardiness and indomitable spirit. Strength and resoluteness in the face of adversity. An action mindset enabling individuals to reach beyond perceived capabilities and take action against all odds.