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Dan

July 5, 2018 By Kristen Lapenta

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 13 years ago, Dan’s life changed. He lost his ability to read, write, and use his dominant hand, as well as other skills. For the past year, Dan has been attending Basic Literacy classes at LVGH to regain the literacy and math skills he learned long ago. Since starting with LVGH, Dan’s confidence has grown with each class; he has advanced to level 2 and is now a much stronger writer with his left hand. Dan says that LVGH has “worked wonders” for him and wants to keep working hard to get back to where he once was. In addition to his educational goals, Dan is an avid music fan and was once in a band. He hopes to one day be able to pick up his bass and start playing again.

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“I didn’t realize how helpful LVGH would be. This isn’t the end for me here. I’m going to keep coming back and improve my skills.”

Jackie

“I like how welcoming and encouraging the tutors are. They were able to help me with my dyslexia and push me to reach my goals. I always had a passion for learning and when I came to LVGH I met even more people like me and I felt like I was home.”

Joey

“Since I’ve improved my English skills I am more independent. I can go shopping, visit a doctor or fix an internet problem with a company over the phone, easily; that’s not a big deal for me anymore.”

Kelcillene

“Education helps you realize your potential, which allow you to empower yourself to do more than you thought you could do before.”

Winston

“After joining Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH) I feel confident to go out with my children. It changed my life.”

Lila

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Thank you so much to everyone who donated these past few weeks through Birdies for Charity. Thanks to you, we exceeded our fundraising goal and raised over $8,800 for our programs and students! Check out this interview from the Travelers Championship with our Executive Director, Stephen Morris, to learn how your generous gifts will help create a more literate Greater Hartford. ... See MoreSee Less

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Renee chats with Stephen Morris, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford.

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Last call! Sunday, June 26th is the last day to donate to LVGH via Birdies for Charity to receive a 15% bonus added to your gift. Give now at: bit.ly/lvghbirdies ... See MoreSee Less

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