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Transforming the Lives of Special Families

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Every parent of a child with special needs asks three questions:

Will my child ever be able to provide for themself?

Who will take care of my child when I'm gone?

Who will take care of me?

Twenty-six percent of the US population are individuals with special needs/disabilities, making them the largest minority group. Therefore, SOAR exists to transform the lives of special families and empowers them to SOAR in their local and faith communities. 

SOAR provides respite, social clubs, summer day camps, Wonderfully Made Disability Conference, Employer Disability Training, and church resources. In the future, SOAR looks forward to providing employment training opportunities for adults/teens with disabilities, housing and related communities to support individuals with disabilities as they age, and much more!

About SOAR
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Personal Greeting From Doc

SOAR (Special Opportunities, Abilities, & Relationships) Special Needs was launched in September 2011 by Doc Hunsley. Doc is a retired pediatrician who developed a passion for individuals with special needs because of his son, Mark, who had Dravet Syndrome and autism. Mark was cured of his special needs in November 2010 when he was born into Heaven at the age of 5.

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Sensory Santa

Don't wait at the mall, sign up for your quiet, relaxed time in our Winter Wonderland. Saturday December 2nd 9am-5pm 
 
For only $20 for the first participant and $10 for additional participants, you will have time to create a craft, get a picture with Santa and pick out a gift. To reserve your 20 minute slot click Here 
 
SOAR will also be hosting our Holiday Bake Shoppe and Craft Sale. You can view the items needed here.
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Soar Christmas Blessings Sponsors Needed!

SOAR Christmas Blessings is here again, and SOAR is looking to please several families with individuals with special needs who cannot provide for Christmas this year. SOAR is looking for individuals, families, and businesses to adopt families this year. The average cost is $100/family member adopted. You can choose the family size you wish to support. 
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SOAR Social Club Launching in Missouri

In partnership with Kidz First Therapy, SOAR Social Club is launching in Lee's Summit, MO. We will meet on the 1st Thursdays of each month for individuals who are 18 and older, with lower support needs, who desire to build community.  We will share a meal, play games, participate in a themed activity, and socialize with friends. The cost is $20 and covers dinner, games, activities, and staffing.

Where: Kidz First Therapy office (2706 NE Independence Ave, Lee's Summit, MO 64064)

When: 1st Thursdays of each month, 6pm-8:30pm

For more information and to register, click HERE. 

 

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SOAR Camp 2024 Registration is Now Open!

Camp at Abundant Life Church (304 SW Persels Rd. Lee's Summit, MO 64081) is the week of July 8-12, 2024 - Register HERE

Camp at Westside Family Church (8500 Woodsonia Dr, Lenexa, KS 66227) is the week of July 22-26, 2024  - Register HERE

3rd Location and Date To Be Announced Soon!

If you or someone you know fits our camper demographic, we invite you to join us for a fun week! For more information, please check our FAQ page, and if you have additional questions, send us an email at [email protected].

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A regular "video newsletter" to help you stay in the loop with SOAR.

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Watch inspiring videos of families whose lives have been transformed.

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Lives are being transformed

Oh my goodness, SOAR I just got my Christmas Blessings present!!! You all are simply AMAZING!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! Doc Hunsley and everyone else that had a hand in this at SOAR, you don’t know how much it means to have a BED FRAME!!! YES I SAID A BED FRAME FOR CHRISTMAS!!! I’m excited to put it together tomorrow!

Amanda Dudley-Fox, December, 2021

Christmas Blessing Recipient

I wanted to share a praise. I was talking with one of our parents today. After praying on the phone with her for her to find time to take care of herself while she takes care of the kids, she broke down. She opened up and let me know that last night she was in a hard place because she hasn't been taking care of herself and she reached out to God even though she doesn't fully believe in Him. My conversation with her today helped her see that God is listening and He cares for her. How cool! When we trust God with His timing He does amazing things.

Laura Zatorski, May, 2020

SOAR Employee

Special Needs children teach us to love more, care more, and give more. Families with special needs children are to be commended for their endurance and many sacrifices along the way. They need our continued support and prayers. Thank you Doc Hunsley for sharing your passion, your journey, and the legacy of your son Mark who is in Heaven. His life’s impact is touching many!

Steve Barnes, September, 2017

Outreach Pastor, Lenexa Baptist Church

Doc & Kay something has been on my heart for a while. I think that I have come up with the words. THANK YOU for your ministry and vision of SOAR! The energy and joy that you and your team invest in the lives and hearts of our children is so precious. You do this in a way that the SOAR kids themselves feel celebrated as much as their typically developing peers. Again thank you!

Teree Nicholas, July, 2016

Thank you for the update on SOAR camp. Congratulations on an epic camp! C'mon Jesus!!!! We will be in prayer for the conference experience overall. We hope to see your dreams come true in all areas. We love you and are proud of the team coordinating this experience. We believe God is going to do outstanding work there!

Jarell & Kinesha Roach, July, 2019

Parent, SOAR Church Consult

Doc, what an amazing first SOAR experience for my family! It brought tears to my eyes to see the dedicated and compassionate people on your team. My two middles started off with tears at drop off but at pick up was asking when the next SOAR night was. With my two year old’s diagnosis being so new to us this was a great way for my husband and myself to get out and know our kids, especially Tatum, were in great hands. Thanks for all you do and the time/effort you put in to making a difference in families lives.

Lezlie John, September, 2018

SOAR Parent

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Summer Camp is nearly upon us and we are in need of specific items to provide an amazing experience for our kids. View the Amazon List below and purchase items for camp!

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